Over 60 Boise State instructors and staff gathered during the AI Pedagogy Showcase on Friday, September 27th. The showcase (a joint effort between the College of Innovation and Design, the Center for Teaching and Learning, and the eCampus Center) highlighted how Boise State faculty have integrated generative AI into their classes.
The showcase began with a compelling keynote by recent Boise State graduate Sequoia Solmorales, who offered a student’s view of AI based on his structured interviews with ten Boise State students. Solmorales shared his insights about usage, perception, and ethical challenges with using AI.
The event then featured six lightning talks from faculty members across campus, each sharing their unique efforts to engage students with their course content and AI.
- Michelle Bennett, Clinical Associate Professor in the Department of Interdisciplinary Professional Studies and Bachelor of Applied Science Program, has students in BAS 305 use AI to visualize their 10-year plan.
- Richard Hutton, Assistant Professor/Interim Director of Choral Activities in the Department of Music, uses an AI prompting exercise in MUS 365 Choral Conducting to help students develop their ability to study musical scores.
- Serena Morales, Clinical Associate Professor in the College of Education, has students in ED-CIFS 405/534 use Magic School’s AI Standards Unpacker tool to identify how to scaffold learning for their students.
- Martin Orr, Professor in the Department of Sociology, uses AI in SOC 498 to help students practice applying for future employment.
- Ross Perkins, Associate Professor in the College of Education, lets students in ED-TECH 597 experiment with a variety of AI tools to demonstrate what they learned about the use of AI in education.
- Margaret Sass, Lecturer in the Department of Interdisciplinary Professional Studies and Bachelor of Applied Science Program, is planning to use AI in IPS 490 to help students prepare to work with community partners.
The final portion of the showcase was dedicated to time for participants to share ideas and brainstorm strategies for their own classes.
The AI Pedagogy Showcase highlighted the potential of AI to enhance student learning, improve teaching practices, and prepare students for this technological advancement. If you are interested in learning more about the AI resources, tools and support available here at Boise State, check out the AI in Education website, or reach out to the CTL at ctl@boisestate.edu.