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UMBC Faculty Development Center: Introduction to Generative AI in Teaching Webinar Series

Three sessions: 12-1pm Mondays, Oct. 6, 13, & 27, online

UMBC's Faculty Development Center will host a series of three webinars for UMBC faculty on teaching and generative AI systems from 12:00-1:00 p.m. on October 6, 13, and 27. For more information, please follow the links below.  Faculty can register for any of them by clicking on the Going Virtually link on the event's web page.

Generative AI in Teaching I:  Literacy and Foundations
Monday, Oct 6,  12:00-1:00 pm 

This session introduces the basics of generative AI and its implications for teaching and learning.  It focuses on AI literacy by examining what these tools are, what they can and cannot do, basic prompting, ethical & responsible use, and how they may impact classroom practice.  Faculty will see short demos of ChatGPT, Gemini, Perplexity, and have space for Q&A. 

Generative AI in Teaching II:  Applied Skills and Use Cases
Monday, Oct 13, 12:00-1:00 pm

Building on Generative AI in Teaching I, this interactive session highlights applied skills and practical use cases.  Faculty will practice effective prompting, explore discipline-specific scenarios, and consider assignment design strategies.  Examples will touch on advanced features (custom GPTs/GEMs, Canvas Mode, Deep Research Mode, agent mode) related to teaching.

I'm Not Teaching with Generative AI, But What Do I Still Need to Know?
Monday, Oct 27,  12:00-1:00 pm

This session highlights what faculty need to know, even if they are not adopting AI in their own teaching. Topics include basic Gen AI literacy, a critical examination of student use of AI tools, equity and access, ethical concerns, credible sources of Gen AI information, and implications for assessment and pedagogy..

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Posted: October 2, 2025, 9:47 PM

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