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Getting Started with AI at CBS
Monday, August 26, 2024; 12:30 p.m. - 1:30 p.m. EST (Hybrid: lunch will be provided for those who attend in person, Zoom link available)
This session explores generative AI in education, focusing on its application at the Columbia Business School (CBS). It covers AI's potential, CBS's integration approach, available tools, and practical steps for implementation in teaching. The session includes policy insights, ethical considerations, and guidance on designing AI-enhanced activities. It concludes with Q&A and information on further support, providing online resources throughout.
All faculty will receive an invitation through Outlook. Email [email protected] if you did not receive the invite.
CBS Faculty Panel: Unleash the Power of Generative AI for Teaching
Wednesday, August 28th, 2024; 12:30 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. EST (in person and lunch will be provided)
More details to follow.
All faculty will receive an invitation through Outlook. Email [email protected] if you did not receive the invite.
Leveraging AI for Teaching and Course Design (CTL x Samberg)
Thursday, September 12th, 2024; 12:30 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. EST (in person and lunch will be provided)
Are you curious how you might leverage AI in your teaching and course design? Wondering what processes and tasks AI might be able to help streamline?
Then join the CTL and Samberg for this session on leveraging AI for teaching and course design! In this workshop, you will experiment with AI tools for your teaching needs. Explore possible uses of AI for your own course, including designing learning objectives, brainstorming activities and assignments that help students achieve a particular learning objective, developing rubrics, and more! Please bring your laptop as you will have an opportunity to experiment with ChatGPT to then critically assess the output to determine its use and effectiveness for your course context.
All faculty will receive an invitation through Outlook. Email [email protected] if you did not receive the invite.
Leveraging AI for Learning Activities (CTL x Samberg)
Wednesday, September 18th, 2024; 12:30 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. EST (in person and lunch will be provided)
Have you been considering the role AI might play in your course assignments and activities? Are you interested in how you might engage your students in leveraging generative AI tools in their own learning?
Then join the CTL and Samberg for this session on leveraging AI for learning activities! In this workshop, you will experiment with AI tools to design learning activities and experiences for your students. Explore possible uses of AI for your own course, including getting feedback, role playing, and more! Please bring your laptop as you will have an opportunity to experiment with ChatGPT to then critically assess the output to determine its use and effectiveness for your course context.
All faculty will receive an invitation through Outlook. Email [email protected] if you did not receive the invite.
Embracing AI in Digital Learning Communities (part of NYC EdTech Week)
Thursday, October 10th, 2024; 10:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. EST (In person)
In this session, we will delve into the innovative ways digital learning communities address the challenges and opportunities presented by AI in education. We'll begin by exploring current research that highlights how thoughtful design in these communities inherently discourages "cheating" with AI, debunking common myths and misconceptions. As AI becomes an integral part of students' lives, we'll discuss the importance of embracing this reality and pivoting our approach to help students understand and use AI as a valuable tool for learning.
Additionally, participants will learn how to analyze edtech tools for their use of AI and gain tips for identifying low-lift ways to incorporate AI into their courses beyond auto-generated text. We'll showcase how AI can assist instructors in creating effective, engaging communities that foster authentic learning experiences. Join us to discover how learning communities are paving the way for a more adaptive and supportive educational environment in the age of AI.
Lunch & Learn: Using Your LMS for Teaching Success: Canvas Techniques That Make a Difference
Wednesday, May 8, 2024; 12 p.m. - 1 p.m. EST on Zoom (no in-person option)
The session will be recorded and distributed post session.
Using Canvas - the Learning Management System used across CBS courses - can improve both teaching and student learning. It is a fantastic tool for sharing course materials, enhancing class discussion, encouraging peer-to-peer collaboration, and facilitating learning activities. There are other lesser-known uses, however, that can help test acumen and facilitate course design. Through this one-hour interactive workshop, faculty will not only learn about the benefits of Canvas, but how to build modules and quizzes as formative assessment tools. By the end of session, faculty will acquire agility to work within Canvas and feel inspired to optimize their courses through the LMS.
Learning Objectives:
- Discuss ways Canvas can enhance your course design process.
- Create new student learning opportunities through Canvas integrations.
- Apply workshop learnings to a group brainstorm.
Unleash the Power of Generative AI for Teaching
Friday, April 5 2024; 8:30am - 1:00pm in Geffen 420
Join the Samberg Institute for Teaching Excellence and Digital Future Initiative (DFI) on Friday, April 5th for Unleash the Power of Generative AI for Teaching.
Experience an inspiring event where we unlock the transformative potential of Generative AI in education. At this Spring 2024 Faculty Development Day, CBS educators will showcase innovative ways they've harnessed Generative AI to enhance teaching practices and elevate the learning experience for students.
Through insightful presentations, hands-on workshops, and engaging discussions, participants will explore integrating Generative AI into teaching methodologies, discovering how it can revolutionize content creation and foster student engagement.
Visit the event page for a detailed agenda.
Lunch & Learn: Optimizing Grading Transparency
Wednesday, March 13 2024; 12:00 - 1:15pm on Zoom
One of the most common reasons students contest grades is because they don't understand how a grade was earned. Faculty work hard to make their assessment structure clear, but different grading expectations across higher education and even within CBS can still allow for confusion from students. Effective strategies for minimizing confusion (and thus contested grades) include clear rubrics, concrete instructions for assignments, and objective language. Through this interactive Lunch and Learn, participants will learn about the common mistakes faculty make in planning assessments and the importance of clarity and concreteness in setting coursework expectations. Further, we will offer actionable ideas to improve grading language and, as well as examples of communicating grading criteria more clearly and effectively.
Learning Objectives:
• Learn the benefits of grading transparently
• Explore key student pain points around grading
• Develop better language surrounding key assessment metrics
How Active Learning Makes a Difference: Promoting Student Engagement and Retention
Wednesday, January 17, 2024
All faculty were invited to this workshop. Active learning is an approach to instruction that immerses students within course material through meaningful activities and discussions. Implementing within the classroom is both an art and a science, and successful integration can make a profound impact on your teaching and student learning. Through this one-hour workshop, faculty benefitted from experiencing active learning exercises and developed a deep understanding of the features and benefits of applied practice. Further, faculty left the workshop with actionable ideas to use in their classroom that help achieve learning objectives and promote teaching excellence. Facilitator: Dr. Kerry O'Grady, Director of Teaching Excellence, The Arthur J. Samberg Institute for Teaching Excellence
Learning Objectives:
Differentiate between active and passive learning.
Appraise your current course for optimization opportunities.
Design active learning activities for student engagement and retention.
Harvard Business Publishing Education Offerings
October 27, 2023
All faculty were invited to this session. During this session, representatives from Harvard Business Publishing (HBP) reviewed the variety of offerings in their catalog, along with the newest releases. They provided tips to navigate their website, tips on how to find the most relevant content for your course, and how to use available resources. Facilitator: Abby Vargas (Harvard Business Publishing)
Promoting Inclusive Excellence
Wednesday, August 30
All faculty were invited.
HOT - heated, offensive, or tense - moments or difficult discussions arise when someone's words or actions introduce inequality into the learning space. The primary objective of this workshop is to provide faculty with effective strategies to address these situations, allowing them to correct any imbalances and cultivate an inclusive environment that promotes student learning before, during, and after class.
During this session, participants:
- Explored social and cultural factors that help shape our identities and impact classroom dynamics.
- Explored strategies for Navigating Heated, Offensive, and Tense (HOT) Moments in the Classroom.
Active Learning with Poll Everywhere
August 9, 2023
Poll Everywhere is a polling software that can be used in a variety of ways in your classroom to engage students in their own learning process (active learning). In this session, we explored ways in which polls can be used to check for student understanding, assess a student’s prior knowledge, promote lively classroom discussions, and how to adapt your teaching based on real-time student feedback. We also walked through the mechanics of setting up your Poll Everywhere account and creating polls.
After this session, participants are:
- Able to identify ways in which to use polls to promote active learning in their classroom
- Able to log in to Poll Everywhere and create polls
Introduction to CourseWorks
July 25, 2023
New CBS faculty teaching in the fall 2023 term received an invitation to this training, which offers an introduction to CourseWorks (AKA Canvas), the Learning Management System (LMS) used by Columbia University. Even if you’ve used Canvas elsewhere, it's beneficial for you to attend.
New Faculty Institute: Teaching for Student Success
July 7, 2023 and August 2, 2023
Each Summer, the Samberg Institute welcomes new CBS instructors to join their peers to learn about teaching at our school. Our goal is to introduce you to a set of foundational teaching principles and provide you with an overview of what it’s like to be faculty at CBS. We look forward to meeting our new faculty. New CBS instructors teaching in the 2023/2024 school year were invited.
During this session, participants:
- Articulated clear learning goals for their course.
- Planned engaging activities for their classroom.
- Discussed the culture of teaching at Columbia Business School