NEW GROUND

NEW GROUND 
Day 1 
Hands-On AI for Educators
Practical • Ethical • Ready Tomorrow
Welcome to the Workshop
3 days. 6 sessions. Unlimited possibilities.
By the end, you'll have classroom-ready AI tools and strategies.
Instructor: Dr. Jason T Owen, DBA
AI Ethicist | Technologist | Educator | Author
Who's Here?
Let's learn about our community
Your Discipline
What do you teach?
AI Experience
Beginner to expert?
Your Goal
What do you want to achieve?
What You'll Take Away
AI-enhanced course module (ready to use)
Practical prompt engineering skills
Ethical framework for classroom use
Tiered assignment designs
Discipline-specific AI tools
Rules of Engagement
Hands-On
This is a workshop, not a lecture. You'll be building real materials.
Cameras Optional
On when sharing, your choice otherwise.
Use the Chat
Questions, insights, resources welcome.
Breakout Etiquette
Share time, support peers, stay focused.
Our Journey Together
1
Day 1: Foundations
AI basics, prompt engineering skills
2
Day 2: Course Design
Assignments, course materials, rubrics
3
Day 3: Tools & Capstone
Tool exploration, wrap up, and final project
Each day: Morning instructional + Afternoon hands-on
How to Use This Workshop
Slides guide our conversation
Workbook contains detailed instructions
Activities build toward capstone project
Ask questions anytime
Foundations & Prompts
Session 1: AI's Role in Higher Education
The Evolution of AI
Rule-Based Systems
If-then logic, explicit programming
Machine Learning
Pattern recognition from data
Generative AI
Creating new content, reasoning
We're experiencing an unprecedented inflection point
Why Now?
Massive Compute Power
Today's AI systems use thousands of specialized chips
Vast Training Data
Billions of examples from across the internet
Transformer Architecture
Revolutionary approach to understanding context
Where AI Already Helps
Teaching
Personalized feedback, content creation, translation
Research
Literature review, data analysis, brainstorming
Accessibility
Text-to-speech, simplified content, translations
Risks & Limitations
Hallucinations
AI can confidently present false information
Bias
Systems reflect biases in training data
Skill Erosion
Overreliance may weaken critical thinking
Knowledge Cutoffs
Limited awareness of recent developments
Key principle: Humans in the loop
Discipline Spotlights: AI can help in Humanities
Literature
Text analysis across large corpora
Character relationship mapping
Generating discussion prompts
History
Primary source analysis
Timeline visualization
Contextual perspectives
Discipline Spotlights: AI is a helper for STEM
Computer Science
Code explanation & debugging
Pseudocode to working code
Project scaffolding
Sciences
Experimental design assistance
Data visualization
Complex concept explanation
Discipline Spotlights: AI for Professionals
Business
Case study generation
Market analysis simulations
Decision-making scenarios
Healthcare
Patient interaction simulations
Diagnostic reasoning practice
Treatment plan evaluation
AI Ethics Guardrails
Transparency
Students should know when AI is used
Consent
Clear policies on data usage
Equity
Ensure AI benefits all students
Integrity
Maintain academic standards
Quick Reflection Chat
Where in your teaching are you most excited to try AI?
What's your biggest concern about AI in education?
Share responses in chat or raise hand in zoom to discuss
Let's Map Your Work
Where could AI fit in your teaching?
Assignment #1: AI Opportunities Mapping
Purpose
Identify where AI can enhance your teaching or research
Deliverable
"AI in My Work" map with 3+ potential use cases
Open workbook page 69
Think About
Recurring tasks (grading, content creation)
Time-intensive activities
Creative opportunities
 Workbook Pg-69: Assignment 1: Mapping
AI Opportunities Mapping Activity Purpose: Identify where AI could make a meaningful difference in your teaching or research to guide your work throughout the workshop. 
Instructions:
List at least three recurring tasks you perform in your work.
For each, note how AI might improve speed, quality, or creativity.
Highlight one idea you are most excited to explore. 
Deliverable Checklist: 
☐ Three tasks with AI use cases 
☐ Highlighted 'priority idea' for the workshop Write-in Sections: 
When done, please put them on a single document and drop them in this Google Drive: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/13yyYot2Jibgxfc6fKECyLXqY2xx6txq0?usp=sharing 
Prompt Engineering: RISE
RISE Framework
R - Role
Who should the AI be? What expertise should it have?
I - Instructions
Clear, specific directions for the task
S - Specifics
Format, length, tone, audience, examples
E - Evaluation
Criteria for success; how to judge quality
Example Rise Prompt:
You are a GRAD STUDENT IN ENGLISH. I need you to find 6 research journal articles published within the last 5 years on Google Scholar and synthesise them into a bullet point list so I can have an idea of the topic. The works should be focused on APA 7th edition formatting strengths and weaknesses. Each research paper should have 3 potential direct quotes from the paper with in line APA 7th citations. I want the result to be delivered in a downloadable word document and have all the research papers used to be listed in an APA 7th reference list. 
Response:
Thought for 6m 12s
Got it—channeling my inner grad-student hustle. I pulled 6 peer-reviewed articles from the last five years that directly address APA 7th’s strengths/weaknesses (instructional efficacy, persistent error types, bias-free language, and tool reliability), synthesized them, and dropped three <25-word potential direct quotes (with APA in-text citations) for each.
Download your Word document:
APA7_Recent_Research_Synthesis.docx
Quick notes:
The doc opens with a crisp bullet-point synthesis, then sections for each article with three quotable lines (kept under the 25-word quoting threshold).
A complete APA 7 reference list is included at the end (DOIs/URLs where available).
Sources verified (article landing pages / full texts): Neubauer & Hernaiz-Sánchez 2025 (Frontiers in Education) ; Iqbal et al. 2024 (Journal of Asian Development Studies) ; Scheinfeld & Chung 2024 (Journal of the Medical Library Association) ; Britto & Britto 2022 (Ticker) PDF ; Sampsel & Taft 2021 (Music Reference Services Quarterly) ; Phipps et al. 2023 (Journal of Counselor Preparation and Supervision) .
If you’d like this converted into a Google Doc for collaboration—or want me to add an annotated bibliography section beneath each quote—say the word and I’ll spin that up.
Your Turn
Try a similar RISE prompt of your own but for research you are currently doing or hope to conduct. Do it in ChatGPT. 
Share your resulted download file in our Google Drive:
Google Drive
Belize Workshop Aug25 - Google Drive
Debrief: Sharing Insights
What surprised you about potential applications?
Which area seems most immediately useful?
What patterns do we see across disciplines?
Who is beginning to see the need to redesign our assignments in our classes?
How does all this change make you feel?
Refill Your Tea Break
We will return in 15 minutes
NEW GROUND 
Day 2
Hands-On AI for Educators
Prompt Engineering & Tiered Assignments
Day 1 Review:  I need 1 person to answer each question for us….
Big Picture – In what ways is the rise of Generative AI similar to past technological shifts, and in what ways is it fundamentally different?
Personal Impact – How do you think AI will affect your chosen field in the next 5 years, and will those changes be mostly positive, negative, or both?
Skill Development – Which AI-related skill do you believe will be most important for your future career, and why?
Ethical Considerations – What do you see as the most pressing ethical issue in AI adoption within your domain, and how might it be addressed?
Your Role – As a future professional, how can you position yourself not just to adapt to AI, but to lead in its responsible use?
RISE Framework Review
R - Role
Who should the AI be? What expertise should it have?
I - Instructions
Clear, specific directions for the task
S - Specifics
Format, length, tone, audience, examples
E - Evaluation
Criteria for success; how to judge quality
RISE Example
R: Act as a biology professor with expertise in genetics
I: Create an explanation of AI Large Language Model technology use
S: Use 3 analogies appropriate for first-year undergraduates. Include 2-3 ethical considerations.
E: Your explanation should be scientifically accurate while remaining accessible to non-majors.
For Example: 
1. Providing Feedback on Student Writing
Task: A teacher needs to give formative feedback on student essays, lab reports, or creative writing.
AI + RISE Use: Instead of only correcting grammar, AI could prompt students with reflective and exploratory questions like:
“What evidence supports this claim?”
“How might your argument change if you considered an opposing perspective?”
Why RISE Works Here: It guides students to reflect and revise independently rather than relying on the teacher for answers, encouraging metacognition.
For Example: 
2. Socratic Questioning in Class Discussions
Task: A teacher wants to deepen students’ critical thinking during discussions (e.g., literature analysis, historical events, or ethics debates).
AI + RISE Use: AI can generate layered, open-ended prompts that mirror the teacher’s role in Socratic questioning. For example:
“Why do you think this character made that choice? What assumptions are behind your reasoning?”
“If you applied this principle to today’s world, what would change?”
Why RISE Works Here: It sustains inquiry-driven dialogue and encourages exploration without the teacher having to craft every follow-up question in real time.
Ways to Use AI as an Educator + RISE technique
1. Designing Quiz Questions
Task: A teacher needs varied quiz questions aligned to a lesson.
AI + RISE Use: AI can reflect on the key learning goal, inquire about possible misconceptions, suggest multiple question types (MCQs, short answer, applied scenario), and explore how difficulty levels can be adjusted.
Benefit: Saves time while producing balanced assessments.
Ways to Use AI as an Educator + RISE technique
2. Creating Differentiated Writing Prompts
Task: Teacher assigns essays or reflections but wants to scaffold them by ability level.
AI + RISE Use: AI reflects on the core writing skill, inquires about student readiness levels, suggests tiered prompts (basic → advanced), and explores cross-disciplinary themes (e.g., history + literature).
Benefit: Personalized prompts that meet diverse learners where they are.
Ways to Use AI as an Educator + RISE technique
3. Generating Project-Based Learning Ideas
Task: Teacher wants assignment ideas that connect curriculum to real-world applications.
AI + RISE Use: AI reflects on unit objectives, inquires about authentic problems, suggests project structures, and explores potential deliverables (presentation, prototype, digital story).
Benefit: Inspires engaging assignments without reinventing the wheel every semester.
Think of a some tasks you do now:
1. Create a RISE prompt relating to this task
2. Open a word document or google document
3. Copy and Paste Your Prompt into the document
Save this for later we will use it again.
CRISP Framework
C - Context
Background information the AI needs to know
R - Request
The specific ask or task for the AI
I - Intent
Why you need this; how it will be used
S - Specifics
Details about format, style, length, tone
P - Problems
Potential issues to avoid or constraints to work within
CRISP Example
C: I teach an intro philosophy course with 30 students from various majors
R: Create 5 discussion questions about Plato's Allegory of the Cave
I: To promote critical thinking and connect ancient ideas to modern life
S: Questions should progress from basic understanding to application
P: Avoid questions requiring prior philosophy knowledge
For Example: 
1. Creating Lesson Summaries for Students
Task: A teacher needs concise lesson summaries that students can review before quizzes or exams.
AI + CRISP Use: By setting clear Context (subject, grade level), defining the Role (AI acts as a summarizer or study guide), providing the Input (lesson notes or slides), laying out the Steps (summarize, highlight key terms, provide a short practice question), and clarifying the Purpose (help students retain and review effectively), the teacher can quickly generate accurate summaries.
Why CRISP Works Here: It ensures the AI stays focused on condensing material in a student-friendly way without losing important concepts.
For Example: 
2. Designing Practice Questions Aligned to Standards
Task: A teacher needs practice questions tied to specific learning standards or objectives.
AI + CRISP Use: With Context (learning standard or skill), Role (assessment designer), Input (curriculum standards text), Steps (create multiple question types—MCQ, short answer, applied scenario), and Purpose (align practice to measurable learning outcomes), AI can generate banks of tailored practice problems.
Why CRISP Works Here: The framework keeps the AI anchored to curriculum standards and ensures variety in assessment formats.
For Example: 
3. Drafting Assignment Instructions
Task: A teacher needs clear, structured instructions for a student assignment.
AI + CRISP Use: The teacher provides Context (subject, grade, assignment type), assigns the Role (instructional designer), feeds in the Input (assignment goal), outlines Steps (state objectives, list materials, explain tasks, add submission details), and defines the Purpose (give students clarity and reduce confusion).
Why CRISP Works Here: The CRISP structure produces consistent, student-ready instructions that are easy to adapt and reuse.
Think of a some tasks you do that this could help you with:
1. Create a CRISP prompt relating to this task
2. Open your word document or google document
3. Copy and Paste Your Prompt into the document under your RISE prompts
Few-Shot Prompting
The Concept
Showing AI examples of what you want
1. Demonstrates patterns you want it to follow
2. Establishes quality expectations
3. Provides structure
4. Reduces ambiguity
Like showing students exemplars before they start an assignment
Few-Shot Example
Prompt: Convert these calculus word problems into equations. Here are two examples:
Example 1:
Problem: A population grows at 5% annually. Initial population is 1000. When will it reach 2000?
Equation: 1000(1.05)^t = 2000
Example 2:
Problem: Water drains from a tank at 20 liters/min. Initial volume is 500L. When is it empty?
Equation: 500 - 20t = 0
Now convert this: A car accelerates at 3 m/s². Starting from rest, how long until it reaches 60 m/s?
For Example:
1. Generating Step-by-Step Worked Examples
Task: A math teacher needs multiple worked examples to show students how to solve quadratic equations.
AI + Few-Shot Use: The teacher provides the AI with a few model examples of fully solved quadratic problems (showing each algebraic step clearly). The AI then generates new, similar problems with complete solutions following the same structure.
Why Few-Shot Works Here: By seeing just a couple of solved examples, AI learns the exact style of explanation the teacher wants and replicates it for consistency.
For Example:
3. Designing Stepwise Hints for Homework Help
Task: A math teacher wants to prepare scaffolded hints for homework so students can get guidance without being given the full answer.
AI + Few-Shot Use: The teacher supplies AI with a few example problems plus hints written in increasing detail (e.g., Hint 1: recall the formula; Hint 2: substitute known values; Hint 3: simplify step). AI then generates similar hint structures for new problems.
Why Few-Shot Works Here: Students learn how to approach a problem without short-circuiting the thinking process, and the teacher can create a consistent scaffold across assignments.
Think of a some tasks you do 
1. Create a Few-Shot prompt strategy relating to this task
2. Open your word document or google document
3. Copy and Paste Your Prompt into the document under your RISE prompts
Add this to your earlier document. Save it for later.
Bad → Better → Best
Bad Prompt
"Make a quiz about Shakespeare"
Too vague, no parameters
Better Prompt
"Create a 10-question quiz about Hamlet for high school students"
More specific but still limited guidance
Best Prompt
"As an AP Literature teacher, create 10 multiple-choice questions about Hamlet's character development. Include 4 options per question, focusing on Act III. Make questions progressively more challenging."
More Examples: Bad → Best
Chemistry
Bad: "Tell me about chemical bonding"
Best: "Create 3 analogies explaining ionic, covalent, and metallic bonding for first-year chemistry students. Include 1 everyday example for each type."
Theology
Bad: "Explain different religions"
Best: "Compare and contrast how Buddhism and Christianity approach suffering and redemption. Structure as a 2-column table suitable for a 300-level comparative religion course."
Discipline-Specific Examples
1
Computer Science
"Act as a code reviewer for introductory Python. Review this student code [paste code] for: 1) Syntax errors, 2) Logic problems, 3) Style issues. Provide corrections with explanations a beginner would understand."
2
Education
"You're an elementary education specialist. Create a differentiated lesson plan on photosynthesis for 4th graders. Include: core activity, simplified version for struggling learners, and extension for advanced students."
3
Healthcare
"As a nursing educator, create a patient case study about diabetes management. Include vital signs, medical history, and 5 assessment questions with rubric for evaluating student responses."
With AI Prompting, Iteration Is Key
The Process
1. Start with basic prompt
2. Evaluate output
3. Refine prompt with more specifics
4. Add constraints to avoid problems
5. Document successful prompts
Like drafting - rarely perfect on first try
1. Start with Basic Prompt
"Generate 3 quadratic equation problems for high school students."
2. Evaluate Output
(Teacher notices the AI gave correct problems but no worked solutions, and the style was inconsistent with classroom expectations.)
3. Refine Prompt with More Specifics
"Generate 3 quadratic equation problems for high school students. Show the full step-by-step solution for each problem."
4. Add Constraints to Avoid Problems
"Generate 3 quadratic equation problems for high school students. 
Show the full step-by-step solution for each. 
Format each solution as: Problem → Step 1 → Step 2 → Step 3 → Final Answer. 
Avoid using decimals unless necessary—prefer exact values (fractions, radicals)."
5. Document Successful Prompt
"As a high school math teacher, create 3 original quadratic equation problems. 
Provide full step-by-step worked solutions. 
Format clearly as: Problem → Step 1 → Step 2 → Step 3 → Final Answer. 
Use exact values (fractions, radicals) rather than decimals unless otherwise required."
Documenting Your Prompts
Keep a "prompt library" of successful approaches
Note which framework worked best for different tasks
Record prompts that produced exceptional results
Share with colleagues (and students when appropriate) 
Assignment #2: Prompt Engineering Lab
If you have been following along with us you will already have this basically done. If not try it and upload your document
Purpose
Practice using frameworks to create effective prompts
Deliverable
Three prompts (one per framework) with outputs and reflection
Step 1
Choose one teaching task
Step 2
Write RISE prompt
Step 3
Write CRISP prompt
Step 4
Write Few-Shot prompt
Compare results: Which worked best? Why?
Assignment 2 Pg-70 in Workbook
Prompt Engineering Framework Application Lab Purpose: 
Use RISE, CRISP, and Few-Shot frameworks to craft and refine prompts for a real academic task. 
Instructions:
Choose one real task you'd like AI to help with.
Write a prompt using RISE, run it, and record the output.
Repeat using CRISP, then Few-Shot Prompting.
Compare the results. 
Deliverable Checklist: 
☐ One RISE prompt + output 
☐ One CRISP prompt + output 
☐ One Few-Shot prompt + output 
☐ Reflection comparing the results 
Google Drive
Day 2 Submissions - Google Drive
Take a Break
Speed Grading with AI
Use your favorite prompting technique: 
Tell AI who it is "A math teacher grading papers"
Tell it what the rubric is and what you want it to do.
Be sure to give it exactly what a good assignment submission looks like and ideally one that hits the minimums
Copy and paste your students assignments into the AI with the prompt
Give it specific output format you want.
Rethinking Assessment
The 3-Tier Assignment Model
1
2
3
1
Tier 3: Human-Only
Critical thinking, analysis, creativity
2
Tier 2: AI-Assisted
Students improve or adapt AI work
3
Tier 1: AI-Generated
AI creates starting point
Building AI literacy while preserving academic integrity
Integrity Levers
Clear Boundaries
Specify exactly what AI use is permitted in each tier
Documentation
Students record prompts, outputs, and their improvements
Audit Trail
Process becomes visible and assessable
Example: Literature Essay
Tier 1: AI-Generated
AI generates initial thesis statement and outline based on novel
Tier 2: AI-Assisted
Student refines thesis, adds textual evidence, develops arguments
Tier 3: Human-Only
Student writes conclusion connecting theme to contemporary society
Documentation: Submit prompts used, raw AI output, and revision notes
Example: Business Case Analysis
Tier 1: AI-Generated
AI summarizes company background and market data
Tier 2: AI-Assisted
Student uses AI to explore strategy options, then evaluates and selects best approach
Tier 3: Human-Only
Student creates original implementation plan with timeline and metrics
Documentation: Annotated case showing which sections used which tier
Example: Nursing Patient Care
Tier 1: AI-Generated
AI generates standard care plan based on diagnosis
Tier 2: AI-Assisted
Student customizes care plan based on patient-specific factors
Tier 3: Human-Only
Student creates teaching plan for patient/family based on unique needs
Documentation: Reflection on AI strengths/limitations in care planning
Example: History Research
Tier 1: AI-Generated
AI creates annotated bibliography of key sources
Tier 2: AI-Assisted
Student uses AI to identify patterns and connections across sources
Tier 3: Human-Only
Student develops original thesis and supporting arguments
Documentation: Process journal showing research development
Teacher Tip:
Prompt
You are grading the three attached student submissions for a high school biology assignment. Each submission should be evaluated according to the rubric below. Provide the grade (A, B, C, or 0) and a short explanation for why the grade was assigned.
Rubric:
0 → If the answer contains ALL CAPS anywhere in the response.
C → If the answer is good but not thorough (basic explanation, missing details).
B → If the answer is thorough and good quality (clear, complete, accurate).
A → If the answer demonstrates PhD-level quality (exceptional depth, precise terminology, advanced connections).
Output this in a graph with student name and grade
Output
Example 3-Tier Math Assignment
Math Question Assignment
Question: Solve for x in the quadratic equation:
x^2 - 5x + 6 = 0
1
Level 1 – Basic Understanding
Solve the equation using the quadratic formula or factoring, providing correct solutions.
Scoring: Correct answer = 70 points. Incorrect answer = 0 points.
2
Level 2 – Explanation & Examples
Complete Level 1. Explain the step-by-step working of the chosen method (quadratic formula or factoring). Include two additional personal examples applying the same process.
Scoring: Doing this well = +20 bonus points.
3
Level 3 – Real-World Application
Complete Levels 1 and 2. Write a 100-word statement describing a real-world use of quadratic equations (e.g., physics, engineering, business, sports, architecture) and connect it to a practical application in your own words.
Scoring: Doing this well = +10 bonus points.
Grading Prompt for AI
You are grading the attached student submissions for a high school math assignment. Each submission should be evaluated according to the rubric below. Provide the point score and a short explanation for why the score was assigned.
Rubric:
0 points → If the Level 1 answer is attempted but incorrect.
70 points → If the Level 1 answer is correct (formula applied correctly and solution is accurate).
+20 bonus points → If Level 2 is completed (includes Level 1, plus an explanation of the formula and two personal examples).
+10 bonus points → If Level 3 is completed (includes Level 1 and Level 2, plus a 100-word real-world application of the formula).
Maximum possible score = 100 points.
Output Requirement:
Show the results in a graph or table with the student’s name and their total points.
For each student, include a brief explanation of how their work met (or did not meet) the rubric levels.
AI's Grading Output
Your Turn
Create a Tiered Assignment
Assignment #3: Tiered Assignment Design
Purpose
Create an assignment that builds student AI literacy while preserving academic integrity
Deliverable
Complete tiered assignment with boundaries, documentation rules, and rubric
Build Steps
Select an existing assignment or write a new one
Break it into three tiers
Define AI boundaries for each tier
Create documentation requirements
Draft rubric elements for each tier
Put this new assignment and design into a document that you then put in the Google Drive: Name it with your name
Google Drive
Day 2 Submissions - Google Drive
Chat for Peer Feedback
Are the tiers clearly defined?
Do boundaries maintain academic integrity?
Is documentation sufficient?
Does the assignment build AI literacy?
Suggestions for improvement?
NEW GROUND 
Day 3
Hands-On AI for Educators
Creating Course Materials & Capstone project
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Course Material Creation
Using AI to build aligned, differentiated content
Backward Design + AI
Learning Objectives
What students should know/do
Assessments
How they'll demonstrate learning
Learning Materials
Content that builds toward success
AI excels at generating aligned content across all three components
Using Bloom's with AI
Lower-Order Thinking
Remember: define, list, recall
Understand: explain, summarize
Apply: solve, implement, use
Higher-Order Thinking
Analyze: compare, organize, deconstruct
Evaluate: assess, critique, justify
Create: design, develop, formulate
AI can help with all levels, but human oversight increases with complexity
Blooms Big 6
Remembering – Recalling facts, terms, or basic concepts.
Example: List the parts of a cell.
Understanding – Explaining ideas or concepts in your own words.
Example: Summarize the main idea of a story.
Applying – Using knowledge in new situations.
Example: Solve a math problem using a learned formula.
Analyzing – Breaking information into parts to see relationships and patterns.
Example: Compare and contrast two historical events.
Evaluating – Making judgments and supporting them with evidence.
Example: Critique the effectiveness of an argument in an essay.
Creating – Putting elements together to form something new or original.
Example: Design a science experiment or write an original story.
Blooms Taxonomy has 3 main focus points
Guides Teaching: Helps teachers scaffold instruction from simple recall to advanced problem-solving.
Shapes Assessment: Provides a way to align questions and projects with different levels of thinking.
Encourages Growth: Supports students in progressing from “What do I know?” to “How can I use and create with what I know?”
If Blooms and Objective Based Learning got married, the counselor's name would be AI
Differentiation Sets
Core
Standard-level content for majority of students
Simplified
Clearer language, more scaffolding, focused scope
Advanced
Greater depth, complexity, connections, application
AI can quickly generate all three versions from a single prompt
Rubric Drafting with AI
Start With Criteria
- Derive from learning objectives
- Focus on observable outcomes
- Include both content and skills
Then Add Descriptors
- 4+ performance levels
- Clear distinctions between levels
- Discipline-specific language
AI can generate initial rubric draft in seconds
Let's Build
Backward Design with AI
Assignment #4: Backward Design
Purpose
Create aligned course components using backward design principles
Deliverable
Module plan with objectives, assessments, and weekly topics
Steps to complete using AI
Choose a course or module you teach
Draft 3-5 measurable learning objectives using Bloom's verbs
Create aligned assessment ideas for each objective
Organize weekly topic sequence that builds toward mastery
Put it all into a single document and upload it to our Google Drive with the filename being yourname_assignment4
Google Drive
Day 3 Submissions - Google Drive
Assignment #5: Rubric Creation
Purpose
Produce clear, criterion-based rubric that communicates expectations
Deliverable
One polished rubric for your chosen assessment
Steps
Choose an assessment from your backward design
List 3-5 criteria for successful performance
Draft descriptors for each criterion at four levels
Refine language to match discipline expectations
Google Drive
Day 3 Submissions - Google Drive
Assignment #6: Differentiated Materials
Purpose
Design lesson materials for learners at different skill levels
Deliverable
Three versions of the same lesson: core, simplified, and advanced
Core
Standard version
Simplified
More scaffolding
Advanced
Greater complexity
Remember: Check for accessibility (readability, formats)
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Tools, Ethics & Capstone
Session 5: Tool Landscape & Responsible Integration
AI Tool Landscape for Teachers
Text Generation
Essay drafting, content creation, summarization, translation
Image & Video
Visual content creation, editing, animation
Assessment
Quiz generation, feedback, rubric creation
Research
Literature search, data analysis, citation formatting
Accessibility
Text-to-speech, simplified language, translations
Choosing the Right Tools
Fit for Purpose
Matches your specific teaching needs
Privacy & Data
Protects student information
Learning Curve
Appropriate for your tech comfort
Institutional Approval
Complies with school policies
Free AI Tools by Job
Brainstorm / Course Ideas: ChatGPT Free, Perplexity
Objectives: ChatGPT, Claude
Performance Levels: Google Gemini
Table of Contents: LibreChat
3-Tier Assignment: ChatGPT, Perplexity
Rubric: Teachermatic, Chalk AI
Sample Submissions: ChatGPT, Poe
AI Grading: ChatGPT, OpenAI Playground
My Top 3
1. Gamma.app - Presentations
2. ChatGPT - Documentation
3. Claude - Research
Workshop Capstone
Purpose
Identify the best AI tools that best fit your specific teaching needs to complete the following
Deliverable
Upload a zip file with the following items. Keep a copy for yourself as well
Steps
Pick an example course to build
Create a list of objectives for your course
Define what an A, B, C. level student will be able to do at the end of the course
Create a table of contents with the data you want students to have in your lecture
Create a 3 tiered assignment for the lecture
Create a rubric for the assignment
Create 3 example submissions to the assignment
Create a prompt and have AI grade the assignment for you.
Put everything you compile into a folder and zip it if you can and put a copy of it in the Google Drive Below
Google Drive
Day 3 Submissions - Google Drive
Thank you for your hard work and allowing me to be here to share my passion with yours
Send any future questions or inquiries to me at:
Dr. J.T. Owen, DBA
Assistant Professor of Computer Science
Murray State University
[email protected]
drjasontowen.com
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