Contact North I Contact Nord is pleased to introduce a new series, ‘Snapshots of Teaching With AI’, featuring practical examples of how, as educators, we are using Artificial Intelligence (AI) to enhance student learning experiences.
A "snapshot" is a concise overview of a specific AI-enabled project or approach, highlighting key elements for teaching, as well as student responses to using AI as a tool for learning.
Each Snapshot of Teaching is defined by three characteristics:
- it builds on and challenges traditional methods
- it integrates new AI-based tools or approaches
- it is all about improving results for both students and educators
This series shares our best innovative practices in teaching with AI.
As educators, we can be inspired to adopt, adapt, and apply these practices in our own teaching.
Let’s foster collaboration and continuous improvement as we explore and develop AI applications for teaching.
Snapshots
Professor Mary Dobson from Ontario’s Georgian College developed activities to introduce students to AI as a tool for research, design exploration and reflection, both in class and in professional practice.
A new Bachelor of Science in Nursing program at Carleton University, developed by Professor Danielle Manley, demonstrates the iterative use of AI to prepare all components of the program, with careful prompting and assessment throughout the process.
Dr. Robert Collier at Carleton University teaches fundamental coding skills to Computer Science students before introducing AI into his first-year course. Students learn to use AI ethically and effectively.
The Artificial Intelligence Everywhere introductory, for-credit course is designed to help students from all faculties recognize how AI can be an accessible and useful tool in all disciplines.
Discover how Professor Lynn Kabaroff at Cambrian College integrates AI in fitness education to demonstrate the strengths and weaknesses of AI through critical assessment of content provided.
Assessment Partner generates structured assignments, including essays, case studies and multiple choice questions with detailed instructions, grading rubrics and learning objectives.
Read how Dr. Reza Dibaj at Cambrian College uses AI tools to effectively present course content in a variety of formats and to support students in mastering essential skills.
Integrating AI tools in course and assignment design allows Professor Corey Gill at Durham College, Ontario to create adaptable resources that he refines to address the diverse needs of his students.
Professor Jennifer Lucas’s introduction of AI feedback on student writing assignments at SKEMA Business School in France strengthened writing skills and AI literacy.
From a learning coach app to simulating interview subjects, innovative applications of AI by Professor Jonathan Carrigan at Durham College, Ontario enhance student learning and critical thinking.
Student exam preparation and results are enhanced by their use of ProfBot, an AI tutor created by Professor Sean Wise at Toronto Metropolitan University.
More snapshots coming soon!
