Description of the project: This presentation will showcase the design and implementation of the “GenAI for Teaching and Learning” hands-on professional development Canvas course at CSU San Bernardino. The course was designed to introduce faculty to some of the basic principles of generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) and ways it could be used in their courses. The emphasis of the course was GenAI use in classroom contexts. The underlying premise of the course was that the more comfortable faculty are with the technical aspects and teaching applications of these tools, the more likely they are to use them and use them well. Mandy Taylor proposed the original concept for the course, which was collaboratively designed and moderated with Elizabeth Viramontes-Shisler. Participants had to complete six modules. Module activities included PlayPosit assessments, Discussion Boards, and other reflective activities. Participants who successfully completed the course earned $250 in professional development funds, the only costs associated with the project. Funding was provided by the CSUSB Faculty Center for Excellence, part of Academic Affairs. Exit survey data show that participants found the course useful overall. Participants also provided useful feedback to implement before the next iteration in Spring 2025. Helping faculty more effectively incorporate technology into their courses has a direct impact on Hispanic students.
Presenters:
Mandy Taylor (M.S., M.A.) is currently an Instructional Designer at CSU San Bernardino where, prior to becoming an Instructional Designer, she had a successful career teaching English Composition and Literature courses. She enjoys the design process and is an advocate for high-quality asynchronous instruction. She has designed and taught courses in a variety of formats and learning management systems. She has a variety of research interests, such as online education, policymaking, and higher education. She is currently pursuing her Ed.D in Educational Technology from Boise State University where her research focuses on generative AI and policymaking in higher education.
Elizabeth Viramontes-Shisler has been an Instructional Designer for California State University, San Bernardino, for nine years. She has earned three Degrees: a B.A. in Communications with a concentration in Mass Media, a B.A. in Art with a concentration in Graphic Design, and an M.A. in Education, specializing in Instructional Technology.
Elizabeth enjoys the daily challenges of translating faculty members’ learning goals and lessons into an online environment. She collaborates with instructors to create engaging, immersive, and dynamic courses. She also enjoys exploring emerging technologies and their potential to enhance learner-centered design, support student learning, and strengthen learning theories and pedagogy.