We've all heard the hype about Artificial Intelligence (AI) and ChatGPT. For some, this technology is a death knell for original writing, learning, critical thinking, and higher education itself. Others see it as the latest in a long line of transformational technologies for learning and knowledge production, like the typewriter, the calculator, the personal computer, … Continue reading AI and ChatGPT for Instructors
No Learning Wasted: Prior Learning Credit and Equitable Transfer Practices
March 17, 9:30 am - 11:00 am, Virtual Meeting Link Credit for Prior Learning is an essential strategy for supporting adult learners and transfer students. It is based on the premise that it doesn't matter where learning occurs; what matters is what students know and what they can do. USC Upstate recognizes a range of … Continue reading No Learning Wasted: Prior Learning Credit and Equitable Transfer Practices
The Implications of ChatGPT in Higher Education
March 22, 1:30 pm - 2:30 pm in the Arts and Sciences Building, Room 117 Image by Gerd Altmann from Pixabay The speed and power of ChatGPT to generate fluid text and synthesize information has taken higher education by surprise. Join this panel discussion of the implications of ChatGPT in higher education. Panelists include Dr. … Continue reading The Implications of ChatGPT in Higher Education
Grading and Growth Mindset Workshop
Grading consumes much of our time and effort as faculty members, and it's the place where our feedback can make a great difference in students' ability to learn and succeed. The Grading and Growth Mindset workshop features Dr. Lex Lancaster, assistant professor of Art History, sharing their research and experiences with contract grading/specifications grading. Contract grading offers an alternative to … Continue reading Grading and Growth Mindset Workshop