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Thursday, July 31, 2025 | 10:00AM–4:30PM ET | Online EDUCAUSE Demo Day | Chatbots Chatbots are rapidly transforming how colleges and universities interact. These intelligent, AI-powered tools streamline communication, provide instant support, and enhance user experiences across various channels. Whether for answering questions, guiding users through processes, or automating routine tasks, chatbots are an essential component in any higher education institution’s digital strategy. Join us for a series of engaging 45-minute live sessions as our expert chatbot solution providers demonstrate their latest innovations. Explore how chatbots can boost efficiency, improve engagement, and simplify workflows. Hear about the future of chatbot…
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2025 Fall Symposium Series November 6-8, 2025 Westin Arlington Gateway | Arlington, VA, USA The Association for the Advancement of Artificial Intelligence is pleased to present the 2025 Fall Symposium Series, to be held Thursday-Saturday, November 6-8 at Westin Arlington Gateway, Arlington, Virginia. The Fall Symposium Series is an annual set of meetings run in parallel at a common site. It is designed to bring colleagues together in an intimate forum while at the same time providing a significant gathering point for the AI community. The two and one-half day format of the series allows participants to devote considerably more…
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LINK: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1QLSMEtZRrDDrbW2huRcBwl4tbA9Ond1yVcto2DgMFUQ/edit?tab=t.0#heading=h.ti5m8kglm9w This is a collaborative document for participants in the AI in Education subgroup on Custom Bots/GPTs. This subgroup is dedicated to sharing resources and information about custom bots built by educators for use in higher education. “Custom bots” broadly encompasses AI-powered apps, projects, agents, simulations, and more. Everyone is welcome and no technical expertise is needed to join the conversation.
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We’re inviting you to join us for an exciting “Lightning Round” session hosted by the Instructional Designers + AI special interest group—a fast-paced, idea-packed event where your peers will share how they’re putting artificial intelligence to work in their instructional design projects. What to Expect Line up Session details 📅 July 31 🕒 3 PM ET 📍 Registration Link
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“The Last Word: The ‘Death’ of the Essay in the Age of AI” Dear colleagues, We are excited to be sharing our CFP for an edited collection, The Last Word: The ‘Death’ of the Essay in the Age of AI. We welcome proposals for essays from a range of disciplinary perspectives responding to the changing concept of ‘the essay’ in the context of generative AI. A link to the full CFP is available at this link. Due to the timeliness of this topic, we are asking for abstracts of up to 300 words to be submitted to us by August…
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Are blue books and oral exams the answer? Recent Substack article about AI cheating in higher ed, AI-free spaces, and a case study on adapting a paper assignment to be more AI resistant. Excerpt: In the wake of LLM popularity, college is changing rapidly and both professors and students have been left flailing. Imagine being a college student on your first day of a new semester. One professor says that using generative AI is cheating, while the next says you will be using it extensively in the course, and yet another does not mention it. You are told you will…
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https://cheninstitute.getregistered.net/2025-joint-conference-ai-mental-health?et_cid=5672016 September 8-9, Zurich / Chen Institute Artificial Intelligence (AI) has seen exponential growth and astonishing breakthroughs in recent years. It has the potential to impact every aspect of modern life and society. Scientists and clinicians have already begun to explore its power for mental health research and treatment. The first results are enormously promising. Join us for an annual conference presented by the Tianqiao and Chrissy Chen Institute and SCIENCE magazine, this year in partnership with ETH Zurich, focussing on AI and mental health. This year’s two-day conference will highlight how AI can be used to benefit individuals and…
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AI in Education Custom Bots/GPTs July Showcase Monday, July 14th, 1:00-2:15pm ET Registration: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/z4f8GiVoTmWwBD39r4_BYQ John Swope is an education technologist who has been building large-scale, open online courses on the Open edX® and edX.org platforms since 2012. He chairs the Open edX® educators working group and developed the Open edX® Demo Course, the flagship course that is included with every Open edX install. He has worked with some of the world’s premier educational institutions developing their open online education offerings. John focuses on developing pragmatic AI solutions that are effective and measurable, without the rhetoric. John leads the AI in Education…
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August 4, and 6, 2025 | 12:00 noon–3:30 p.m. ET Event Description As higher education evolves, creating truly accessible learning environments is more important than ever. The virtual Teaching and Learning Symposium | Centering Accessibility in Teaching and Learning will explore how institutions can support all students by increasing focus on embedding accessibility into the digital learning ecosystem, leveraging emerging technologies, and moving beyond a compliance mindset. Community-led sessions and collaborative discussions will inspire practical strategies to remove barriers, enhance student engagement, and promote long-term accessibility practices. This event offers a unique opportunity to exchange ideas, discover innovative solutions, and…
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Join us for our next free webinar with Kristen DiCerbo, the Chief Learning Officer of Khan Academy where we’ll explore the misconceptions and challenges involved with using and developing education specific applications of AI. LINK: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_31HnaKUsSMybf5LQVNAyJw#/registration The rush is on to understand how new AI applications will integrate into schools and education, and how to wade through the hype to understand what is and isn’t possible.. Join us for our next free webinar with Kristen DiCerbo, the Chief Learning Officer of Khan Academy where we’ll explore the misconceptions and challenges involved with using and developing education specific applications of AI.…
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Colleagues, We would like to invite you to review a manuscript (or two) for the Journal of Teaching and Learning with Technology (JoTLT) Special Issue on Practical uses of Generative AI. Given how many of you have engaged with GenAI in teaching and learning in the last couple years, we thought you might have and interest/expertise that would be valuable. We will be assigning reviewers over the next few weeks and the turnaround time for completed reviews would be three weeks. However, we could offer an extension if needed. To learn about the scope and manuscript categories, please visit the call…
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It’s easy for educators to get lost between headlines about AI’s footprint being “apocalyptic” and it being no big deal. So I’m excited to join Tai Munro, professor of Sustainability Studies at MacEwan University, this Wednesday June 25 at 11am EDT to dig into AI’s environmental impacts, from local v. global effects to how various AI queries compare to streaming Netflix or taking a flight. Sizing up AI’s environmental footprint for your students—and yourself Some of you know I’ve been trying to keep a set of calculations of AI energy and water use up-to-date with the latest research, based in…
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Risks to beware of if you use LLMs for research Recent Substack article about using AI tools for research, whether by college students or professors and PIs. Specifically, limitations like selection bias and questionable sources. Is “deep research” mode going to save us? Excerpt: Human brains are amazing but imperfect machines, capable of sifting through massive amounts of input and synthesizing from that (and all our past experience) a flawed but good-enough simulation of the world around us. Our experience is a controlled hallucination, so to speak, but one that tracks the world well enough to keep us alive. Really,…
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Teaching with AI – July 28–August 8, 2025(live sessions on 7/28, 7/30, 8/4, 8/6 from 1:00-2:00pm ET) “Teaching with AI” is a flexible online program tailored for higher education faculty, instructional designers, and support staff designed to deepen participants’ understanding of AI and empower them to seamlessly integrate it into their curricula. It features live discussion sessions that offer practical strategies for enhancing student engagement, personalizing learning experiences, and improving educational outcomes. Participants will explore real-world AI applications, engage in interactive activities, and collaborate with peers to develop actionable insights for their teaching practices. The 2-week online program includes 5…
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LINK: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScfGaUXz0tucsXEzvsUYVaRJfSPWoP0PJtiYmqjq0e-Ib5Eew/viewform As we plan for the Fall 2025 semester, we’re dedicating our July session to spotlighting how educators are engaging with AI in higher education. What AI-related plans are you exploring? What challenges are you facing? To make this session as valuable and inspiring as possible, we’re inviting presenters to share their experiences, ideas, and plans. The event is planned for July 31 at 3 PM ET. Whether you’d like to give a lightning-round presentation or lead a discussion, your input will help foster meaningful conversations within our community. Ways to contribute: Questions to explore: Thank you for helping us shape…
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We are seeking a GenAI Literacy Workshop Facilitator to join our dynamic, mission-driven team. Description GenAI Literacy Workshop Facilitator At AI for Education, our mission is to provide AI literacy training to 1 million educators and lead the responsible adoption of Generative AI in the education ecosystem, empowering teachers and ultimately improving student outcomes while preparing them for the future. As we continue to grow, we are looking for a full-time GenAI Literacy Workshop Facilitator to join our team. Position Overview: The GenAI Workshop Facilitator will be instrumental in leading our professional development initiatives, ensuring educators are well-equipped and confident…
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AI Explained Apple’s ‘AI Can’t Reason’ Claim Seen By 13M+, What You Need to Know What to make of those headlines that AI can’t reason, seen by tens of millions? I cover the Apple paper in layman’s terms, what it means and doesn’t mean, and what’s next. Chapters: 00:00 – Introduction 00:57 – Viral Post + Headlines 01:42 – Apple Paper Analysis 08:34 – But they do Hallucinate 10:43 – Not Supercomputers 11:18 – o3 Pro and Recommendations
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VIDEO LINK [59m]: https://www.canva.com/design/DAGoLzAI2wU/BeaB3D9kTNzgrZldtlDTBA/view A few weeks ago, I delivered the closing keynote at UCF’s Teaching and Learning Conference. My thanks to Kevin Yee and Wendy Howard for the opportunity to reflect on the affordances and constraints of generative AI, the emergence of superintelligence, and the evolution of literacy—from secondary orality to human–AI-assisted authorship, and eventually, to post-human authorship. Ultimately, I argued we must reconsider student writing as a reliable proxy for assessing learning, writing competence, and cognitive development.Joe Moxley
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The International Conference on Society, Culture, and Technology (ICSCT 2025) brings together global scholars, educators, and practitioners to explore how emerging technologies and cultural dynamics are reshaping education and society. The conference has been incredible so far, featuring cutting-edge sessions on AI integration, ethical pedagogy, and cross-cultural inclusion. We invite you to join us on June 14th, which includes two keynote speakers and engaging presentations relevant to doctoral students, instructional designers, and curriculum experts. We’re especially hoping to see strong North American participation as we close the conference with a forward-thinking conversation on the future of learning. Register Now (Free):…
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LINK: https://ailiberalarts.digital.conncoll.edu/keynote/ Connecticut College is thrilled to announce the inaugural AI and the Liberal Arts Symposium from October 17-19, 2025. This symposium, featuring keynote speaker Lance Eaton, a distinguished writer, educator, and consultant with over 20 years of experience in higher education and a leading voice in AI instruction, will convene thought leaders, educators, and researchers to explore both the developing role and the inherent challenges of artificial intelligence in undergraduate liberal arts education. Together, we aim to shape the future of teaching and learning by fostering innovation, collaboration, and the ethical integration of AI technologies, while also critically examining…
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