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The “Act As” Method
Mastering AI prompts can significantly improve the quality of chatbot responses, and the “ACT as” method provides a simple yet powerful approach to guiding AI effectively. Dr. Lawrence Cappello explains how specifying a role, giving clear instructions, providing examples, and encouraging questions can help educators and others use AI as a valuable tool.
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Using AI to Facilitate Role Playing
Explore how AI can enhance learning by enabling students to engage in meaningful discussions with historical and literary figures. Watch this video as Dr. Lawrence Cappello shares how this approach fosters deeper understanding and critical thinking.
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Using AI to Test Argumentation
This video explores how AI can be used to facilitate structured debates that enhance students’ critical thinking and argumentation skills. Learn how to implement this evidence-based approach to encourage thoughtful discussions and well-reasoned arguments in your classroom.
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AI and Copyright Law
AI is reshaping intellectual property and copyright law conversations, tackling questions like who owns the rights to AI-created works. Dr. Lawrence Cappello discusses the legal and ethical challenges that educators must grapple with when using generative AI.
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Incorporating AI Logs in Assignments
AI logs can help students use AI responsibly while strengthening their critical thinking and creativity. This video explores practical ways to integrate AI logs and reflection into assignments, from research papers to visual presentations and creative projects, ensuring AI supports learning without replacing it.
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AI and Writing Assignments
In this video, Dr. Lawrence Cappello analyzes the benefits and challenges generative AI presents in writing assignments. While AI has the potential to transform how students approach college writing, proper guidance and assignment construction are essential to ensure students develop key writing skills.
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AI and Student Privacy: A Primer
Every student has a right to data privacy, but AI is creating new challenges. Dr. Lawrence Cappello explains why student privacy matters and how educators can protect their students’ data in the age of artificial intelligence.
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Leveraging AI for Interactive Classroom Activities
Leveraging AI to develop interactive classroom activities can help address post-pandemic student disengagement and fosters deeper learning. Dr. Lawrence Cappello shares how AI can save time, spark creativity, and help you design engaging, tailored activities that enhance student understanding and participation.
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AI Proofing Assignments and Ensuring Authentic Student Work
This video explores how to “AI-proof” your assignments. Learn strategies for ensuring students genuinely engage with course material and produce authentic work, even as AI tools become more sophisticated.
AI Teaching Network
Welcome to the University of Alabama AI Teaching Network! This video library features short, practical clips of use cases and advice for responsibly using generative AI in teaching practices. Use the drop-down menu below to filter by category or explore the entire library for content that fits your teaching needs.