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CSUSB ChatGPT Edu Resources

Courses for Faculty

  • On the CSU AI Commons Faculty page:
    • "Academic Applications of AI" self-enrolled, self-guided course (2-10 hours)
    • ACUE AI Quick Study Series, including
      • Introduction to Generative AI
      • Leveraging AI to Develop Course Resources
      • Teaching with AI-Inclusive and AI-Resistant Learning Experiences
      • Empowering Students to Use AI Responsibly
    • Short courses on CSU Learn, including:
      • ChatGPT and Its Practical Use Cases
      • ChatGPT Prompt Engineering and Use Cases
      • Finetuning Your ChatGPT Prompts
      • ChatGPT's Impact on Various Industries
      • Ethical, Privacy, and IP Considerations for ChatGPT
      • The Role of ChatGPT in Shaping Our Future
    • Courses on LinkedIn Learning (via myCoyote>My Employment), such as
      • ChatGPT: Tailoring AI to Your Writing Style
      • Excel and ChatGPT: Data Analysis Power Tips
      • ChatGPT's Operator: Automating Everyday Tasks with AI Agents
      • How to Research and Write Using Generative AI Tools

Webinars for Faculty from CSUSB TRC-IDAT

ChatGPT: What You Can Do Now in Your Courses
  • Link to recording (57 min.)
  • Slides
  • We will help you respond to the recent rollout of ChatGPT by focusing on three immediate steps: (1) creating a clear ChatGPT policy for each course, (2) communicating that policy to students, and (3) reviewing and adjusting assignments in light of AI-assisted work. The session includes examples, key academic integrity considerations, and brief time for discussion and Q&A.
ChatGPT Literacy
  • Link to recording (60 min.)
  • Slides
  • This workshop builds AI literacy by unpacking ChatGPT’s capabilities and limitations, offering prompting strategies to enhance teaching and research, and teaching critical evaluation of AI output. We’ll also explore the responsible use of AI, focusing on integrating ChatGPT ethically and effectively in academic settings and the implications of AI-generated content.
ChatGPT for Course Design
  • Link to recording (59 min.)
  • Slides
  • Discover how ChatGPT can spark fresh ideas, streamline content creation, and improve course alignment. This interactive session covers AI-driven brainstorming, course mapping, and instructional material refinement.
ChatGPT Policies
  • Link to recording (60 min.)
  • Slides
  • With the universal access to ChatGPT Edu faculty's syllabus policies will need to adapt. Key parameters for these policies faculty will need to decide include guidelines for appropriate vs. prohibited uses of GenAI, requirements for attribution and disclosure when GenAI is utilized, and academic integrity standards
Rethinking ChatGPT Detection
  • Link to recording (56 min.)
  • Slides
  • Explore the challenges and unreliability of tools claiming to detect Generative AI. We’ll discuss why these tools often produce false positives and negatives, and share alternative strategies, emphasizing the importance of rethinking your pedagogy in light of GenAI’s ubiquity. You’ll also learn how to create and communicate a clear classroom policy aligned with CSUSB FAM 803.5. Rather than focusing on detection, discover how to effectively incorporate GenAI to enhance your teaching and learning experience.
ChatGPT and Instruction: Rethinking Teaching Practices 
  • Recording coming soon
  • Slides
  • In this workshop , we’ll explore the challenges and opportunities ChatGPT presents for teaching.  We will also discuss how faculty can respond to these opportunities and challenges in ways that fit their teaching goals and promote student success.
ChatGPT and Instruction: Rethinking Student Engagement
  • Link to recording (46 min.)
  • Slides
  • In this hands-on workshop, we will explore how ChatGPT can serve as a learning assistant to support student engagement. We will also examine a variety of roles ChatGPT might play in and their effects on the student learning experience.
ChatGPT and Instruction: Rethinking Assessment
  • Link to recording (47 min.)
  • Slides
  • In this hands-on workshop, we will explore how ChatGPT is reshaping assignment design and assessment. We will also examine how it can assist with creating rubrics, quiz questions, and other assessment materials.
ChatGPT and Instruction: Inclusive and Equity-Minded Teaching
  • Link to recording (51 min.)
  • Slides
  • In this hands-on workshop, we will explore practical ways to leverage ChatGPT to foster inclusive and equity-minded teaching. Together, we’ll focus on three key strategies: (1) revising course materials through a culturally responsive lens, (2) identifying and addressing bias in AI-generated content, and (3) crafting inclusive prompts that reflect the diverse backgrounds and needs of your students. We will also explore how ChatGPT can support Universal Design for Learning (UDL) by enhancing multiple means of engagement, representation, and expression, ensuring all learners are reached and supported.
Creating Custom GPTs
  • Link to recording (48 min.)
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  • Did you know CSUSB’s instance of ChatGPT lets you create your own custom GPTs to support your teaching? In this session, we’ll (1) explore how Custom GPTs differ from the standard ChatGPT, (2) spotlight their key benefits, and (3) walk through how to build one step-by-step. You’ll see a live demo and get practical ideas for using custom GPTs to support your teaching, research, or everyday work tasks. Whether you're tech-savvy or just AI-curious and looking to streamline tasks, enhance learning experiences, or just experiment with Custom GPTs, this session will give you the tools to get started.