Teaching and Learning with Artificial Intelligence (AI)

See below what the Center for Faculty Excellence is offering in AI Programming!

Spring 2026

The Center for Faculty Excellence Faculty Fellow, Mark Mabrito, from the Department of English, will once again host a series of interactive virtual sessions designed to introduce faculty to innovative AI tools and applications that can enhance teaching and research practices.

Each session features hands-on exploration of AI tools, with guidance on how to effectively incorporate them into your academic work. These sessions provide a unique opportunity to experiment with cutting-edge technologies in a supportive, collaborative environment.

Wednesday, January 21, 3 p.m. to 4 p.m., Kickoff Session – AI Literacy: Thinking with AI
Monday, January 26, 12:30 p.m. to 1:30 p.m., Session 1: Create and Operationalize an AI Policy for Your Course; Teach Students How to Prompt
Tuesday, February 3, 1 p.m. to 2 p.m., Session 2: Find and Organize your Research
Wednesday, February 18, 2 p.m. to 3 p.m., Session 3: Adapt Traditional Taxonomies for Teaching/Learning for AI
Thursday, February 26, 9 a.m. to 10 a.m., Session 4: Create a Custom Chatbot for your Course
Monday, March 9, 12:30 p.m. to 1:30 p.m., Session 5: Creating AI-Enhanced Assignments
Tuesday, March 24, 2 p.m. to 3 p.m., Session 6: Leverage AI for Engaging and Interacting with Research
Tuesday, April 7, 11 a.m. to 12 p.m., Session 7: Assess and Provide Feedback to AI-Enhanced Assignments
Monday, April 13, 1 p.m. to 2 p.m., Session 8: Use AI for Guided Student Learning

Fall 2025-Spring 2026

Artificial intelligence tools like ChatGPT, Gemini, and Copilot are transforming higher education. Whether you’re enthusiastic about the opportunities or concerned about the implications for academic integrity, course design, and student learning, AI is pushing us to reexamine what we teach and how we teach it.

To support thoughtful engagement and pedagogical innovation, the Center for Faculty Excellence is offering access to Teaching with AI, an award-winning, self-paced online course developed by Auburn University’s Biggio Center.

This asynchronous course—designed specifically for higher education instructors—combines critical reflection, practical experimentation, and peer engagement. It takes approximately 5–7 hours to complete and has been recognized nationally for its quality and impact.

APPLY TO PARTICIPATE IN THE TEACHING WITH AI AUBURN COURSE

Space in the course is limited. Faculty interested in participating will need to apply to be enrolled. Enrollment is available on a first-come, first-served basis.

What to Expect:

Flexible and interactive modules. Each module includes structured activities, readings, and discussions that connect course concepts to your own teaching practice.
Badging and feedback. You can earn a digital badge for each module by completing all activities and participating in that module’s discussion forum. These discussions are designed to help you reflect on how AI might be used in your classroom, while also giving you the chance to exchange ideas with peers in higher education.
Personalized feedback. Your submissions will be reviewed by a staff member of the Center for Faculty Excellence. If needed, you’ll receive feedback and have the chance to revise and resubmit.
Capstone recognition. Participants who complete all five modules and earn each individual badge are eligible for the AUAI Experimenter badge by participating in a final capstone discussion. This discussion synthesizes what you’ve learned across the course and is also reviewed with the opportunity for revision if needed.

Added Benefit: Public Recognition

Participants who complete the course and earn the AUAI Experimenter badge will also be recognized at the Center for Faculty Excellence’s Celebrating Excellence event in the spring.

By completing this course, you will:

Explore AI and its implications for teaching, learning, and academic integrity
Reflect on your own pedagogical values and the role of AI in your teaching philosophy
Evaluate examples—strong and flawed—of courses redesigned with AI in mind
Redesign assignments using AI tools, receive structured feedback, and iterate
Access an evolving repository of research and best practices for teaching with AI
Connect with peers to consider AI’s role in higher education more broadly
Promote alignment and consistency across your program by discussing AI use with colleagues

Recognition and Quality:

This course received the 2024 Outstanding Program: Noncredit Award from the University and Continuing Education Professional Association (UCPEA) and has been featured in The Chronicle of Higher Education and Inside Higher Ed for its timely design and relevance to faculty across disciplines.

If you’re ready to think critically about AI, test out tools, or simply learn what all the buzz is about, this course offers a supportive, high-quality path forward.