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MSU-specific training on AI for educators is now available on D2L. It includes links to policy documents on AI, and has modules on AI basics, integrating AI into teaching, modifying teaching to discourage AI use, academic integrity and privacy concerns, and developing a personal strategy for approaching AI in the classroom: https://apps.d2l.msu.edu/selfenroll/course/2003221
(If directly clicking this link doesn't work, try copying and pasting the text into your browser - iTeach is doing something strange with the html and I can't directly edit it)

An interesting piece this morning on Faculty Focus about using short (instructor) videos in our courses to both connect with students and reinforce learning goals each week. A direct link is below for anyone who is interested. While I have developed an extensive network of two-minute whiteboard animations since last summer as part of my online course modules, I must admit that the itch to develop short videos (that are more interesting than my old Prezi videos in use during the 2020-2021 AY) is once again present.

https://www.facultyfocus.com/articles/online-education/online-course-delivery-and-instruction/video-killed-the-radio-star-text-based-instructional-methods/?st=FFdaily%3Bsc%3DFF211201%3Butm_term%3DFF211201&utm_source=ActiveCampaign&utm_medium=email&utm_content=Video+Killed+the+R%CC%B7a%CC%B7d%CC%B7i%CC%B7o%CC%B7+S%CC%B7t%CC%B7a%CC%B7r%CC%B7+Text-based+Instructional+Methods&utm_campaign=FF211201

Hi folks!

You should see an email going out about this workshop shortly, but I wanted to post some details here as well. On Friday, October 14, from 10-11:30 am, Piril Atabay and I will be facilitating a workshop focusing on the Universal Design for Learning (UDL) framework and the role it plays in IAH general education classes. We'll be running this event with attendance options for in-person (Linton Hall Room 120) and Zoom (details below), and the meeting will be recorded and posted to this iteach page for folks to refer to later.

I've attached the flyer for this event below, as well as an RSVP link and the Zoom credentials for anyone who will be logging in from home. If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out to Piril (atabaypi@msu.edu) or myself (sabogart@msu.edu); otherwise, we hope to see you on the 14th!

- GJS

RSVP: https://forms.gle/jCtGZyQiTtJFCC6p9
Zoom link: https://msu.zoom.us/j/94995585197?pwd=dkFWRWtrYVR4N096QWxFbDJxd1V1Zz09

Meeting ID: 949 9558 5197
Passcode: IAH!

Interim Guidance on Data Uses and Risks of Generative AI
(source site https://tech.msu.edu/about/guidelines-policies/generative-ai/)

Generative artificial intelligence (AI) language models, including products like ChatGPT and Bard, are powerful tools that can assist with various tasks from teaching and learning, to writing support, to data analysis. No generative AI product currently has a formal agreement with Michigan State University, but users looking for a generative AI tool can find a list of IT approved software for individual use here. Note that any use of generative AI tools must adhere to this interim guidance. Users who choose to use these publicly available generative AI tools should understand the potential risks and limitations associated with publicly available versions of them. This interim guidance outlines recommendations regarding the types of data that may and may not be entered into consumer or commercial generative AI products, with specific considerations for higher education, MSU policies, and institutional needs. It also offers an overview of limitations to be aware of when using generative AI and offers some current best practices for working with these tools.

Further guidance regarding more specific needs like handling generative AI in teaching and learning activities, selecting and adopting AI tools, creating sample syllabus language, and more will follow in the coming months as MSU continues to explore how most effectively to leverage these new tools in a way that meets the university’s needs while keeping our data and users safe.

Check out more on Generative AI from Technology at MSU here https://tech.msu.edu/about/guidelines-policies/generative-ai/ link

CIRCLE, MSU's new Center for Interdisciplinary Research, Collaboration, Learning, and Engagement, invites interested educators to apply to be CIRCLE Affiliates!

How to Apply:

CIRCLE welcomes tenure-track faculty, non-tenure track faculty, academic specialists, postdocs, and staff members from across campus.
Applicants for affiliation in fall 2023 should submit a 1-page letter of inquiry (as a PDF) and a current CV no later than November 11, 2023 to ORI.Circle@msu.edu. Please use “Affiliate Fall 23” in the subject line. Letters should include:

-Your current research/teaching/engagement interests
-Your history of interdisciplinary activity and/or your current interest in interdisciplinarity
-How you hope to engage with CIRCLE as an affiliate faculty member

For more details about the fellowship and our upcoming CIRCLE events: https://research.msu.edu/circle/affiliate-faculty-program

20+ years ago when I began teaching as a graduate assistant, I was was spoiled when it came to student motivation and engagement.

At UW-Madison, I taught several freshman writing and discussion sections that were part of two huge undergraduate Scandinavian literature courses (several hundred students each) with a newly instituted writing component. Many, though not all, of the students were what we call, in second language pedagogy, heritage learners from primarily Norwegian, Swedish, and Danish backgrounds along with a few whose ancestors came from Iceland or Finland, which meant that their motivation and performance was reasonably good to high. In short, most were interested, engaged, and did the work to a reasonable standard.

The same was true a few years later at The University of Minnesota. where I was responsible for planning, developing, and teaching numerous sections of Beginning Norwegian 1001 and 1002 five days a week. Again, mostly heritage learners, so my job was easier than it might otherwise have been.

Here at MSU, I teach numerous IAH courses, once F2F, now asynchronous online. A few seem excited and engage well, but many, or even most, do not. It is a hoop they need to jump through, and many choose a particular course based not on their interest but on how well it fits their schedule.

Given that particular mindset, student motivation and engagement can be thin on the ground sometimes! So, these are two related points, along with how they relate to student success, that I come back to again and again in my reading and related thought behind what I do and how I do it.

Today, I came across a concise webpage on 'The Role of Motivation in Learning' from The Education Hub in New Zealand. Here is the link for people who might like to take a look:
https://theeducationhub.org.nz/motivation/

"The recent shooting has been an extremely frightening experience, and the days, weeks, and months following can be very stressful. How long it will take to cope depends a lot on what individuals experienced during and after the shooting, including whether they experienced physical injury, involvement in a police investigation, worry about the safety of family and friends, and loss of loved ones. In the aftermath, it’s often difficult to figure out where to begin. Over time, many people will return to normal routines. We also know that for some people this will be more of a struggle. You may need to know if what you’re experiencing is a common reaction to these types of events. Reactions generally diminish with time, but knowing about them can help you to be supportive of both yourself and others you know affected by the shooting."

The National Child Traumatic Stress Network shares an overview of what students could be experiencing (including but not limited to posttraumatic stress reactions, grief reactions, depression, and physical symptoms) as well as physical, emotional, and social ways to enhance coping in "College Students: Coping after the Recent Shooting".

This artifact is one of a collection of evidence-based resources for educators coming back to class after collective tragedy was compiled by Spartans:
Jason Moser (Professor of Clinical Science, Cognition, and Cognitive Neuroscience in MSU's Department of Psychology & PhD Psychology | Clinical Science)
Jon Novello (Director of MSU Employee Assistant Program & Licensed Clinical Social Worker)
Mark Patishnock (Director of MSU Counseling and Psychiatric Services [CAPS] & Licensed Psychologist)
Joshua Turchan (Assistant Director of Training, Assessment and Planning at MSU CAPS & Licensed Psychologist)
Karen Stanley-Kime (Assistant Director of Intensive Clinical Services at MSU CAPS & Licensed Psychologist)
and more throughout University Health and Wellness departments.

Use AI to generate rubrics.
To create a rubric for just about anything, I find Chat GPT to be very useful. I use iterations of the following prompts, with specifics for each rubric I need to generate:

"In table form create a rubric with four cut-points ranging from "Not Present" to "Exemplary." There should be XXX number of categories: Category 1, Category 2, Category 3, etc... Leave a column on the left for notes or comments.

Typically, using that prompt as a starting point will lead Chat GPT to creating a workable first draft of a rubric.

ChatGPT provided some other things to consider as you prepare your prompt or modify the results:

"1. Define Clear Objectives: Start by providing the AI with specific objectives or outcomes that the rubric is intended to measure. This could include skills, knowledge, behaviors, or attitudes relevant to the task or subject matter.

2. Input Criteria and Levels of Performance: Give the AI detailed descriptions of the criteria you want to assess, along with different levels of performance (e.g., Excellent, Good, Fair, Poor). Ensure that these descriptions are clear and distinct to guide the AI in creating nuanced and differentiated levels.

3. Incorporate Examples and Standards: To enhance the rubric, include examples of exemplary work or specific standards you expect. This helps the AI to understand the context and quality you're seeking, allowing it to generate more accurate and useful content.

4. Refine and Customize: Once the AI provides a draft, review and refine it to ensure it aligns with your educational goals and standards. Personalize the rubric to the specific needs of your course or assignment, making adjustments based on your expertise and experience."