Spring 2025 Workshops and Presentations
Spring 2025 Schedule
Please review the workshop options provided or sponsored by Online@JSU. Register for any sessions that are of interest to you. All sessions will be held in Microsoft Teams. Click on the accordion title below to read workshop information and to register.
Please email Dr. Christopher Inman at cinman@jsu.edu if you have any questions.
* All presentations are tentative.
Fall 2024 Workshops and Presentations
OER: Advanced Applications of Open Educational Resources (OER)
Presented by Dr. Mark Sciuchetti, Associate Professor, Chemistry & Geosciences
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Abstract: Are you ready to take your Open Educational Resources (OER) expertise to the next level? Join Dr. Sciuchetti for this advanced workshop designed to deepen your understanding and application of OER in your courses. Building on the foundational concepts introduced in the first workshop, this session will focus on advanced strategies for integrating OER into your teaching. Topics will include customizing OER materials for specific course outcomes, utilizing tools for collaborative OER creation, and exploring methods to assess the impact of OER adoption on student success.
Participants will also gain insights into the technical aspects of remixing and redistributing OER and how to incorporate multimedia and interactive content. This workshop aims to empower faculty to develop and implement innovative, high-quality OER to enhance student learning experiences. Attendees will also learn about the Open Education Resource Specialist (OERS) Certificate Program and how it supports faculty in becoming leaders in open education.
Take the next step in your OER journey and unlock the full potential of open education in your teaching!
Teaching and Thinking with AI
Originally Presented by Dr. Jose Antonio Bowen for California Virtual Campus (Online Network of Educators) and for the Teaching Professor Conference on AI.
Moderated by Dr. Chris Inman, Senior Instructional Designer, Online@JSU
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Abstract: This session is a "watch and discuss" session. Attendees will together watch and discuss "Teaching and Thinking with AI" by Dr. Jose Antonio Bowen. His presentation discusses how AI (artificial intelligence) is changing how faculty work and teach, how students learn and complete work, and how AI is impacting business and industry. Together, we will watch the session and open the floor to attendees to discuss and comment on points made by the presenter. This is an interactive session, so please be prepared to interact with your peers at JSU! Several resources will also be provided to attendees.
What is the Goal: John Henry, the Machine, or something else?
Presented by Dr. Benjamin Gross, Associate Professor of Political Science, Sociology and Political Science, Social and Behavioral Sciences
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Abstract: The use of generative artificial intelligence (AI) raises concerns about students bypassing knowledge and skill development when completing assignments. While Large Language Models (LLMs) train on vast datasets, they do not consume actions taken within a video game. Crafting questions that require students to analyze and reflect on game choices prevents reliance on AI-generated responses to complete the assignment. Additionally, leveraging AI as a tool in producing answers can assist students in understanding concepts, processes, or other parts of these video games. Incorporating video games into courses, therefore, enables instructors to design assignments that verify knowledge and skill acquisition while encouraging purposive AI use.
Talking to You or a Chatbot: Creating an AI Chatbot Assistant
Presented by Dr. Christopher Inman, Assistant Professor of Education, Senior Instructional Designer, Online@JSU
- Special Note: This workshop is a demonstration/how-to workshop.
- When: Tuesday, February 18, 2025, 3:00 pm to 4:00 pm
- Modality: Virtual in Microsoft Teams
- Teams: Attend the Workshop in Microsoft Teams
Abstract: Interested in creating an AI Assistant for your course? In this session, attendees will create their own AI Assistant (chat bot) for their courses!
Finding the Point on the Map: Creating a Course Map with ChatGPT
Presented by Dr. Christopher Inman, Assistant Professor of Education, Senior Instructional Designer, Online@JSU
- Special Note: This workshop is a demonstration/how-to workshop.
- When: Tuesday, February 25, 11:00 am to 12:00 pm Noon
- Modality: Online in Microsoft Teams
- Teams: Attend the Workshop Online in Microsoft Teams
Abstract: Creating a course map can be time consuming, tedious, and challenging. However, with ChatGPT assisting you, you can quickly create a course map for your course. In this session, we will use ChatGPT to create a course map. Attendees will practice creating course maps with the assistance of AI. Attendees are encouraged to bring course learning outcomes from one of their courses to use as a starting point.
Course Templates
Presented by Dr. Christopher Inman, Assistant Professor of Education, Senior Instructional Designer, Online@JSU
- Special Note: This workshop is a demonstration/how-to workshop.
- When: Tuesday, March 4, 2025, 10:30 am to 12:00 pm noon
- Modality: Online in Microsoft Teams
- Teams: Attend the Workshop Online in Microsoft Teams
Abstract: Course Templates can streamline the course building process by making it easier to add content. Templates also help students locate content more easily due to course organizational consistency. In this workshop, attendees will learn how to create course templates. Program leaders, department chairs, and deans are also encouraged to explore how consistent templates can help students succeed in online courses. Templates currently being used by several departments at Jax State will also be shown.