The Generative AI Studios are open for all faculty and staff at UBC Vancouver and UBC Okanagan on teaching and learning topics related to the use of tools such as ChatGPT, Stability AI, Google Bard and others. Register for the clinic The sessions will be in an open-hours format, where the questions will be answered…

As GenAI becomes increasingly utilized by students and faculty in higher education, we are uncovering new insights into how it can enhance our classrooms and curricula. In this online workshop, we will explore various methods of integrating GenAI into assignments and assessments. These range from those that prohibit GenAI use, to assignments that utilize GenAI…

Join us for an interactive design studio exploring new tools for enhancing student learning with Generative AI. This hands-on session will include an introduction to the latest AI tools, a show-and-tell of real-world applications, and opportunities to brainstorm how these tools can support student study plans and time management. In small groups, participants will experiment…

Join our GenAI Staff Community of Practice! Are you a UBC staff member from CTLT, LTHub, or involved in the teaching and learning space, such as instructional designers, educational developers, and faculty support. Are you curious about Generative AI or eager to share your experiences with these tools? We invite you to join our monthly…

Participants will learn strategies to use Generative AI outputs as a pedagogical tool to help students critically evaluate information and enhance their evaluative judgment skills. Generative AI tools, while impressively confident in their outputs, often produce inaccuracies or “hallucinations,” with accuracy rates as low as 70%. These imperfections present an opportunity to foster critical thinking…

Explore how generative AI, including Microsoft Co-Pilot and ChatGPT, can be used to design and evaluate formative assessments that enhance student learning and engagement. Join this hands-on session to delve into the integration of generative AI as a formative assessment tool. As large language models (LLMs) like OpenAI become more prevalent, formative assessment takes on…

Explore how generative AI can enhance teaching workflows, streamline lesson planning, and enable the creation of customized chatbots for tailored educational tasks. Join this hands-on Maker Session to discover how generative AI tools can transform your teaching practices. Designed for UBC faculty, this session will guide participants through practical applications of AI, including improving efficiency…

In this 90-minute workshop, we will introduce you to the exciting intersection of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Universal Design for Learning (UDL) in education. Discover how AI can be harnessed to enhance the teaching and learning experience and make it more inclusive for all, while following UDL Principles. By the end of the workshop, you…

Participants will enhance their ability to critically evaluate and use Generative AI tools, gaining practical insights for integrating these technologies into teaching and learning practices. The rise of Generative AI presents both opportunities and challenges for higher education. This session invites faculty to engage in interactive, hands-on activities designed to develop critical AI literacy. Through…