Discover innovative strategies for integrating AI tools like ChatGPT and U-M GPT into student education. This session offers practical, real-world examples, addresses the concerns of educators and students, and features an interactive demonstration of an active learning activity to enhance student engagement and learning, while promoting responsible AI use.

Introduction: Artificial Intelligence (AI) is revolutionizing the educational landscape, offering transformative tools that enhance learning experiences across various disciplines. AI applications such as ChatGPT and U-M GPT have shown significant potential in supporting student engagement and fostering self-directed study. This session explores the integration of AI into an undergraduate nursing research course, highlighting the benefits, challenges, and strategies for effective implementation. Student qualitative reflections provide insights into their experiences and comfort with AI use. This session aims to equip educators with practical knowledge and tools to enhance their teaching practices. Relevance and Importance: Engaging students and deepening their understanding of complex topics is a persistent challenge faced by educators across all fields. Traditional teaching methods often fall short in addressing the diverse learning needs of students. AI tools offer dynamic and interactive platforms that can significantly enhance the learning process by providing personalized learning experiences and instant feedback. However, the adoption of AI in education comes with its own set of challenges, including varied levels of comfort among educators regarding student use of AI. To address these challenges, it is crucial to teach students how to use AI responsibly and effectively, ensuring that it complements their learning rather than detracting from it. Educators need concrete examples of student use of AI that enhance learning without compromising academic integrity. This session will provide such an example, demonstrating how AI can be integrated into various assignments and activities to foster a deeper understanding of the subject matter. Additionally, students also have varying comfort levels with AI and may have concerns about how instructors perceive their use of these tools. Open communication and demonstrations of proper use can alleviate these concerns and illustrate the beneficial ways AI can be integrated into their learning processes. By addressing these issues, this session aims to provide educators with the tools and confidence to incorporate AI into their teaching practices. It will highlight the importance of preparing students for a future where AI plays a significant role in various professions. Session Plan and Interactivity: The session will begin with a brief presentation on the background and rationale for using AI in the course. The presentation will provide a detailed overview of the instructional tasks and materials designed for the student learning activity and graded assignment. The key focus will be on demonstrating how students used ChatGPT and U-M GPT to complete the activity, along with their feedback on the experience. Interactive Components: 1. Live Demonstration: Attendees will witness a live demonstration of how ChatGPT and U-M GPT can be used by students to enhance their learning on specific topics. The demonstration will include examples of student interactions with AI, showcasing the tools' capabilities and limitations. 2. Q&A on Assignment Transformation: Participants will have the opportunity to think about how they could transform one of their existing assignments to include AI and ask questions. This will help them visualize practical methods for integrating AI into their courses. 3. Discussion and Feedback: An open discussion will allow attendees to share their experiences and challenges with using AI in education. This interactive component will facilitate the exchange of ideas and collaborative problem-solving. Takeaways: Participants will gain: • A comprehensive understanding of how AI can be utilized to enhance learning. • Practical examples of AI-driven assignments and activities that can be adapted to different subjects. • Strategies for integrating AI tools into their curricula to support student engagement and learning. • Insights into student perceptions of the benefits and challenges of using AI in educational environments. Conclusion: This session offers valuable insights into the innovative use of AI in education. By focusing on practical applications and fostering interactive discussions, the session aims to equip educators with the knowledge and tools to responsibly integrate AI into their teaching practices, thereby enhancing student engagement and learning.