{"id":23961,"date":"2025-11-04T14:07:08","date_gmt":"2025-11-04T19:07:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/affiliate.wcu.edu\/cfc\/?p=23961"},"modified":"2025-11-04T14:07:08","modified_gmt":"2025-11-04T19:07:08","slug":"opportunities-to-learn-about-artificial-intelligence","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/affiliate.wcu.edu\/cfc\/blog\/2025\/11\/04\/opportunities-to-learn-about-artificial-intelligence\/","title":{"rendered":"Opportunities to Learn about Artificial Intelligence"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; text_text_color=&#8221;#343434&#8243; header_text_color=&#8221;#592C88&#8243; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;]<\/p>\n<h2 dir=\"ltr\">AI in the WCU Classroom<\/h2>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Join colleagues for an open discussion on using AI in teaching and learning on Tuesday, Nov 18, 3:30-5:00 pm. This two-part program will include sharing strategies for integrating generative AI into instruction and course management, as well as approaches for setting clear expectations around ethical student use. We\u2019ll also consider how to design learning goals that emphasize key human skills. <a href=\"https:\/\/affiliate.wcu.edu\/cfc\/blog\/2025\/10\/29\/using-artificial-intelligence-to-enhance-teaching-learning\/?utm_source=rss&amp;utm_medium=rss&amp;utm_campaign=using-artificial-intelligence-to-enhance-teaching-learning\">For more information and to register, read the blog post.<\/a><\/p>\n<h2 dir=\"ltr\"><\/h2>\n<h2 dir=\"ltr\">UNC System Pilot: Student AI Literacy<\/h2>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><span data-olk-copy-source=\"MessageBody\">The UNC System Office is piloting a new<\/span> AI Foundational Skills\u00a0program, developed collaboratively by faculty, librarians, and instructional designers across the System, in Spring 2026 to strengthen student AI literacy and workforce readiness. This collaborative initiative gives students practical AI experience and critical evaluation skills while connecting them with industry perspectives. We&#8217;re seeking faculty to integrate the training into their courses and provide feedback, which will help refine the program. Faculty will receive a stipend.\u00a0Interested?\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/northcarolina.co1.qualtrics.com\/jfe\/form\/SV_ernHbd5CGrniPbg\">Complete this interest form<\/a> to receive more information. Questions? 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