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Auburn University at Montgomery, in support of USDLA's National Distance Learning Week, presents

Virtual Workshop Series: AI, Online Learning, & Higher Education

In an effort to create greater awareness of distance learning and to recognize exceptional leaders and best practices in the field, the United States Distance Learning Association (USDLA) founded National Distance Learning Week (NDLW) in 2007. The USDLA has continued this tradition every year and many institutions throughout the nation choose to host their own NDLW celebration. NDLW is a free, virtual conference that brings together students, faculty, staff, leaders to celebrate the growth of online education, discuss current issues and emerging trends, highlight best practices, work towards the possibilities of the future, and recognize distance-learning champions.

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In support of this national event, Auburn University at Montgomery (AUM) is hosting a series of free, online workshops related to Artificial Intelligence and other topics in online learning.  Please join us each day November 4th through 8th for a free daily webinar beginning at 9:00am (CST).

All webinars, Monday through Friday, are hosted online, via Zoom. Registration is available by clicking the buttons below.

Check out our week of webinars

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Leveraging AI Tools for Student Learning Success

Speaker

Dr. Jeremy Caplan
Director of Teaching & Learning
Newmark Graduate School of Journalism
City University of New York

Session Abstract

Focusing on something other than the fear and uncertainty of AI, this workshop takes a fresh look at pedagogically useful AI tools that can greatly enhance student participation and learning outcomes.

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Monday, November 4
9am – 11am CST
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Did AI Kill the Discussion Board, or Save It?

Speaker

Dr. Mark Gale
Associate Professor of Instructional Design
Athens State University

Session Abstract

The Internet, open licensing, open access journals and open educational resources (OER) provide the foundation for a world in which universal access to education is possible. Governments are supporting this shift with a move toward open policies: requiring public access to publicly funded resources and direct investments. International organizations are guiding governments toward supporting open education in their countries. Dr. Cable Green, Director of Open Education at Creative Commons, will provide an overview of open licensing and OER, and discuss how faculty, institutions and governments are moving the default on practice, culture and funding from “closed” to “open.”

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Tuesday, November 5
9am – 10am CST
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Artificial Intelligence: Where we are and what to expect

Speaker

Dr. Gleb Zavadskiy
Assistant Professor of Information Systems
Auburn University at Montgomery

Session Abstract

This workshop explores the how Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning have radically changed our lives, and what we can expect in several different disciplines, including education.

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Wednesday, November 6
9am – 10am CST
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Online Learning as a Textual Act: The Role of the Writerly in Course Design and Evaluation

Speaker

Dr. Robert M. Gray, Jr.
Associate Professor of University Pedagogy
University of Bergen

Session Abstract
This workshop presents new ways to think about how students engage with course content by reconceptualizing learning as an act of writing, an act of meaning making. Focusing on this “writterly” concept of learning, this session explores how to adapt it to the context of online course design and evaluation.

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Thursday, November 7
9am – 10am CST
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AI’s Transformative Impact on Higher Education

Speaker

Dr. Olcay Kursun
Assistant Professor of Computer Science & Information Systems
Auburn University at Montgomery

Session Abstract

This presentation provides an overview of artificial intelligence (AI) and its transformative impact on higher education. The ethical implications of AI, particularly around plagiarism detection and automated grading, will be discussed, alongside strategies for using LLMs in an ethical and responsible way, with a focus on bias, data privacy, and fairness.

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Friday, November 8
9am – 10am CST
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For more workshops, visit the official website for the National Distance Learning Week.

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