This session addresses a core question: How do we encourage students to do their own writing? We’ll focus on teaching and learning strategies, not on GenAI course policy or detection technologies. Join us to share your approaches to writing and learn how colleagues are structuring approaches to writing. You’ll leave with practical ideas and talking points you can use in your classroom. In-class writing: structuring … Continue reading [Zoom] Approaches to Writing for World Language Instructors »

This session addresses a core question: How do we encourage students to do their own writing? We’ll focus on teaching and learning strategies, not on GenAI course policy or detection technologies. Join us to share your approaches to writing and learn how colleagues are structuring approaches to writing. You’ll leave with practical ideas and talking points you can use in your classroom. In-class writing: structuring … Continue reading [Zoom] Approaches to Writing for World Language Instructors »

Introduction to GenAI: Unpacking Key Concepts This mini-workshop introduces instructors, students, and staff to the basics of generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) and its applications in academic and everyday settings. Participants will gain a foundational understanding of common GenAI tools and their relevance in various educational and professional contexts. Workshop Outline: What is GenAI? Definition and Overview Introduction to U-M GPT Exploring Key Concepts and Terminology … Continue reading Mini-Workshop: Introduction to GenAI: Unpacking Key Concepts »

Join us to infuse music and pictures in vocabulary activities! Create custom images and songs that feature the vocabulary you are covering in your course. We will share workflows and talk about GenAI tools that facilitate the process. Together we will share examples and brainstorm how we envision using such vocabulary songs and images with students.   Please bring a vocabulary list or two that … Continue reading [Zoom] Learning Vocabulary with Songs and Images »

Join us to infuse music and pictures in vocabulary activities! Create custom images and songs that feature the vocabulary you are covering in your course. We will share workflows and talk about GenAI tools that facilitate the process. Together we will share examples and brainstorm how we envision using such vocabulary songs and images with students. Please bring a vocabulary list or two that you … Continue reading [Zoom] Learning Vocabulary with Songs and Images »

In this workshop we will explore easy to use video editing and generation tools, as well as OER resources that can be added to your videos. We’ll explore practical ways language faculty can create, edit, and enhance video content using both professional tools like Adobe Premiere Pro and a range of free, easy-to-use alternatives. We’ll also look at AI-powered video tools that can save time, … Continue reading [Zoom] Create and enhance video assignments with AI »

In this workshop we will explore image-based resources and learning activities with Generative AI tools that will offer opportunities for students to apply their language skills and analyze cultural representations based on the prompts they use to generate the images. U-M GPT DALL-E and Adobe Firefly are two tools provided by the University within a protected environment.  We will spend time learning about examples that … Continue reading [Zoom] Image-based GenAI Activities for World Languages »

Kick off the semester with fresh, creative ways to engage your students. In this one-hour, hands-on session, you’ll discover how to design customized, HTML-based language-learning games—no programming experience required. We’ll showcase ready-to-use examples built with AI tools, and walk you through how to adapt them for your own classes. Along the way, you’ll learn practical design principles, explore strategies for integrating audio and interactive features, … Continue reading [Zoom] Adapting HTML Games to Your Course »

Join this informative workshop to explore two exciting new AI tools now available to all University of Michigan faculty, staff, and students: Google Gemini and NotebookLM. Gemini is a versatile AI assistant that allows you to brainstorm ideas, answer questions quickly, summarize content, and generate various creative text formats and images. Learn how to leverage Gemini for in-the-moment assistance, practice materials, and real-time feedback in … Continue reading Mini-Workshop: From Idea to Insight: Exploring Gemini and NotebookLM for Education »

From Basics to Brilliance: Prompt Crafting with U-M GPT This mini-workshop equips faculty, staff, and students with the essential skills to effectively use U-M GPT, the University of Michigan’s equitable, accessible, and secure text-based Generative Artificial Intelligence tool. The session includes foundational and advanced techniques for crafting effective prompts, exploring creative AI interactions, and leveraging U-M GPT for various educational applications. Participants will engage in … Continue reading Mini-Workshop: From Basics to Brilliance: Prompt Crafting with U-M GPT »

Join this informative workshop to explore two exciting new AI tools now available to all University of Michigan faculty, staff, and students: Google Gemini and NotebookLM. Gemini is a versatile AI assistant that allows you to brainstorm ideas, answer questions quickly, summarize content, and generate various creative text formats and images. Learn how to leverage Gemini for in-the-moment assistance, practice materials, and real-time feedback in … Continue reading Mini-Workshop: From Idea to Insight: Exploring Gemini and NotebookLM for Education »

Prompt to Picture: How AI Can Help You Create Custom Visuals Are you curious about how AI can help you create custom visuals? In this workshop, you’ll use tools like DALL-E 3 in U-M GPT and Adobe Firefly to design professional-looking images. Using simple text descriptions, we’ll show you how to turn your ideas into images. You’ll also explore Firefly editing tools, like adding or … Continue reading Mini-Workshop: Prompt to Picture: How AI Can Help You Create Custom Visuals »

The GenAI Educational Landscape: Best Practices for Instructors This mini-workshop is designed to equip faculty with the necessary skills and knowledge to effectively integrate Generative Artificial Intelligence into the classroom setting. Faculty members will explore its impact on students and instruction, learn how to discuss Generative AI (GenAI) with students and receive guidance on writing a GenAI syllabus statement. Although this workshop is designed for … Continue reading Mini-Workshop: The GenAI Educational Landscape: Best Practices for Instructors »

Customize the U-M Student Experience with MiMaizey and the Go Blue App This workshop introduces you to MiMaizey, the University of Michigan’s personalized AI assistant, and the new Go Blue App. Discover how MiMaizey and Go Blue can enhance your campus experience with features like class information, dining menus, student organization finder, campus navigation, and more. Learn about the newest Go Blue App, which includes … Continue reading Mini-Workshop: Customize the U-M Student Experience with MiMaizey and the Go Blue App »

Join this informative workshop to explore two exciting new AI tools now available to all University of Michigan faculty, staff, and students: Google Gemini and NotebookLM. Gemini is a versatile AI assistant that allows you to brainstorm ideas, answer questions quickly, summarize content, and generate various creative text formats and images. Learn how to leverage Gemini for in-the-moment assistance, practice materials, and real-time feedback in … Continue reading Mini-Workshop: From Idea to Insight: Exploring Gemini and NotebookLM for Education »

Join us to infuse music and pictures in vocabulary activities! Create custom images and songs that feature the vocabulary you are covering in your course. We will share workflows and talk about GenAI tools that facilitate the process. Together we will share examples and brainstorm how we envision using such vocabulary songs and images with students.   Please bring a vocabulary list or two that … Continue reading [Zoom] Learning Vocabulary with Songs and Images »

Harness U-M Maizey and MiMaizey for Teaching and Learning Discover how to enhance your classroom with U-M Maizey by integrating it seamlessly with Canvas and using it as an innovative assistant for supporting student learning. This workshop is designed for instructors who wish to leverage Maizey as a class tutor, homework helper, and more. By the end of the session, you will have the skills … Continue reading Mini-Workshop: Harness U-M Maizey and MiMaizey for Teaching and Learning »

Streamline Daily Work Tasks with U-M Maizey Enhance your productivity by harnessing U-M Maizey for various staff-related tasks, including managing Dropbox, Google Drive, and public website data efficiently. This workshop is aimed at staff members who want to utilize Maizey to streamline their workflows, manage large data sets, and automate routine tasks. Participants will learn how to set up and configure Maizey projects, customize system … Continue reading Mini-Workshop: Streamline Daily Work Tasks with U-M Maizey »

Boost Work Productivity with GenAI Ready to transform your work tasks and free up valuable time? Join our interactive workshop and discover how Generative AI (GenAI) tools can streamline your approach to work tasks, course data management, and administrative tasks. Enhance your productivity and increase your time engaging with your colleagues and higher-order tasks. Workshop Outline: Effortless Content Creation: Using GenAI to generate materials such … Continue reading Mini-Workshop: Boost Work Productivity with GenAI »

Join this informative workshop to explore two exciting new AI tools now available to all University of Michigan faculty, staff, and students: Google Gemini and NotebookLM. Gemini is a versatile AI assistant that allows you to brainstorm ideas, answer questions quickly, summarize content, and generate various creative text formats and images. Learn how to leverage Gemini for in-the-moment assistance, practice materials, and real-time feedback in … Continue reading Mini-Workshop: From Idea to Insight: Exploring Gemini and NotebookLM for Education »

Boost Teaching and Learning Productivity with GenAI Ready to transform your teaching and free up valuable time? Join our interactive workshop and discover how Generative AI (GenAI) tools, specifically U-M GPT, can streamline your approach to creating syllabi, assignments, rubrics, and lesson plans. Dive into practical ideas for designing assignments and instructional materials in a GenAI era, and engage in hands-on opportunities using U-M GPT … Continue reading Mini-Workshop: Boost Teaching and Learning Productivity with GenAI »

Already familiar with AI tools like ChatGPT and Gemini? Let’s explore another powerful tool designed for teaching and learning – NotebookLM. It’s FREE for U-M! NotebookLM helps you create learning materials based on the resources of your choice. Upload your own texts, websites, or YouTube videos and then: Prompt AI to create material based on your specific resources and specific formats, levels, etc.  Generate a … Continue reading [Zoom] Notebook LM for World Language Instructors »

Introduction to GenAI: Unpacking Key Concepts This mini-workshop introduces instructors, students, and staff to the basics of generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) and its applications in academic and everyday settings. Participants will gain a foundational understanding of common GenAI tools and their relevance in various educational and professional contexts. Workshop Outline: What is GenAI? Definition and Overview Introduction to U-M GPT Exploring Key Concepts and Terminology … Continue reading Mini-Workshop: Introduction to GenAI: Unpacking Key Concepts »

Critical Challenges in Generative AI: This mini-workshop focuses on the limitations of generative artificial intelligence, with a particular emphasis on ethical considerations, academic integrity, equity, and bias concerns. Participants will be introduced to high-level issues in these areas, preparing them for further extensive training opportunities. Workshop Outline: Academic Integrity The role of GenAI in maintaining or challenging academic standards How to evaluate student work in … Continue reading Mini-Workshop: Critical Challenges in Generative AI: Academic Integrity, Bias, Responsibilities, and Risks »

From Basics to Brilliance: Prompt Crafting with U-M GPT This mini-workshop equips faculty, staff, and students with the essential skills to effectively use U-M GPT, the University of Michigan’s equitable, accessible, and secure text-based Generative Artificial Intelligence tool. The session includes foundational and advanced techniques for crafting effective prompts, exploring creative AI interactions, and leveraging U-M GPT for various educational applications. Participants will engage in … Continue reading Mini-Workshop: From Basics to Brilliance: Prompt Crafting with U-M GPT »

Prompt to Picture: How AI Can Help You Create Custom Visuals Are you curious about how AI can help you create custom visuals? In this workshop, you’ll use tools like DALL-E 3 in U-M GPT and Adobe Firefly to design professional-looking images. Using simple text descriptions, we’ll show you how to turn your ideas into images. You’ll also explore Firefly editing tools, like adding or … Continue reading Mini-Workshop: Prompt to Picture: How AI Can Help You Create Custom Visuals »

Join this informative workshop to explore two exciting new AI tools now available to all University of Michigan faculty, staff, and students: Google Gemini and NotebookLM. Gemini is a versatile AI assistant that allows you to brainstorm ideas, answer questions quickly, summarize content, and generate various creative text formats and images. Learn how to leverage Gemini for in-the-moment assistance, practice materials, and real-time feedback in … Continue reading Mini-Workshop: From Idea to Insight: Exploring Gemini and NotebookLM for Education »

The GenAI Educational Landscape: Best Practices for Instructors This mini-workshop is designed to equip faculty with the necessary skills and knowledge to effectively integrate Generative Artificial Intelligence into the classroom setting. Faculty members will explore its impact on students and instruction, learn how to discuss Generative AI (GenAI) with students and receive guidance on writing a GenAI syllabus statement. Although this workshop is designed for … Continue reading Mini-Workshop: The GenAI Educational Landscape: Best Practices for Instructors »

Streamline Daily Work Tasks with U-M Maizey Enhance your productivity by harnessing U-M Maizey for various staff-related tasks, including managing Dropbox, Google Drive, and public website data efficiently. This workshop is aimed at staff members who want to utilize Maizey to streamline their workflows, manage large data sets, and automate routine tasks. Participants will learn how to set up and configure Maizey projects, customize system … Continue reading Mini-Workshop: Streamline Daily Work Tasks with U-M Maizey »

Harness U-M Maizey and MiMaizey for Teaching and Learning Discover how to enhance your classroom with U-M Maizey by integrating it seamlessly with Canvas and using it as an innovative assistant for supporting student learning. This workshop is designed for instructors who wish to leverage Maizey as a class tutor, homework helper, and more. By the end of the session, you will have the skills … Continue reading Mini-Workshop: Harness U-M Maizey and MiMaizey for Teaching and Learning »

Join this informative workshop to explore two exciting new AI tools now available to all University of Michigan faculty, staff, and students: Google Gemini and NotebookLM. Gemini is a versatile AI assistant that allows you to brainstorm ideas, answer questions quickly, summarize content, and generate various creative text formats and images. Learn how to leverage Gemini for in-the-moment assistance, practice materials, and real-time feedback in … Continue reading Mini-Workshop: From Idea to Insight: Exploring Gemini and NotebookLM for Education »

Customize the U-M Student Experience with MiMaizey and the Go Blue App This workshop introduces you to MiMaizey, the University of Michigan’s personalized AI assistant, and the new Go Blue App. Discover how MiMaizey and Go Blue can enhance your campus experience with features like class information, dining menus, student organization finder, campus navigation, and more. Learn about the newest Go Blue App, which includes … Continue reading Mini-Workshop: Customize the U-M Student Experience with MiMaizey and the Go Blue App »

Boost Work Productivity with GenAI Ready to transform your work tasks and free up valuable time? Join our interactive workshop and discover how Generative AI (GenAI) tools can streamline your approach to work tasks, course data management, and administrative tasks. Enhance your productivity and increase your time engaging with your colleagues and higher-order tasks. Workshop Outline: Effortless Content Creation: Using GenAI to generate materials such … Continue reading Mini-Workshop: Boost Work Productivity with GenAI »

Boost Teaching and Learning Productivity with GenAI Ready to transform your teaching and free up valuable time? Join our interactive workshop and discover how Generative AI (GenAI) tools, specifically U-M GPT, can streamline your approach to creating syllabi, assignments, rubrics, and lesson plans. Dive into practical ideas for designing assignments and instructional materials in a GenAI era, and engage in hands-on opportunities using U-M GPT … Continue reading Mini-Workshop: Boost Teaching and Learning Productivity with GenAI »

Customize the U-M Student Experience with MiMaizey and the Go Blue App This workshop introduces you to MiMaizey, the University of Michigan’s personalized AI assistant, and the new Go Blue App. Discover how MiMaizey and Go Blue can enhance your campus experience with features like class information, dining menus, student organization finder, campus navigation, and more. Learn about the newest Go Blue App, which includes … Continue reading Mini-Workshop: Customize the U-M Student Experience with MiMaizey and the Go Blue App »

Prompt to Picture: How AI Can Help You Create Custom Visuals Are you curious about how AI can help you create custom visuals? In this workshop, you’ll use tools like DALL-E 3 in U-M GPT and Adobe Firefly to design professional-looking images. Using simple text descriptions, we’ll show you how to turn your ideas into images. You’ll also explore Firefly editing tools, like adding or … Continue reading Mini-Workshop: Prompt to Picture: How AI Can Help You Create Custom Visuals »