UPCEA AI Lab: AI for Teaching and Learning Design - June 2027
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- Non-member - $249
- Member - $189
Course Description
This one-week, hands-on course introduces participants to the practical application of artificial intelligence in course design. Learners will explore foundational AI concepts, examine ethical considerations and intellectual property issues, and evaluate how AI is shaping teaching and learning in higher education.
Through guided activities and discussions, learners will apply AI tools to design course content, develop assessments, and enhance student engagement. The course emphasizes real-world use, helping participants build strategies for integrating AI into their own instructional contexts while planning for continuous improvement as technologies evolve.
Focused, Hands-On Learning
This accelerated AI Lab combines practical activities, peer discussion, and two synchronous sessions within one week. Participants will test tools and approaches they can adapt to their own course development, instructional design, and faculty support work.
What You Will Explore
AI in Course Design
Examine appropriate uses of AI throughout the instructional design and course development process, from early planning through continuous improvement.
Content, Assessment, and Engagement
Apply AI tools and prompting techniques to create and refine instructional content, develop assessments, and support meaningful learner engagement.
Responsible Institutional Adoption
Evaluate AI tools for effectiveness, ethics, accessibility, intellectual property considerations, and alignment with institutional needs.
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, participants will be able to:
- Evaluate appropriate uses of artificial intelligence throughout the instructional design and course development process.
- Apply AI tools and effective prompting techniques to create, refine, and enhance instructional content.
- Assess AI-powered instructional design and learner engagement tools for effectiveness, ethics, accessibility, and institutional fit.
- Develop strategies for engaging and supporting faculty in the responsible adoption of AI-enhanced teaching and learning practices.
- Create an AI-informed course design and continuous improvement plan that integrates AI to enhance learning experiences while maintaining sound instructional design principles.
Course Structure and Expectations
This one-week online course combines focused asynchronous activities with two synchronous sessions. Participants will engage with practical examples, guided tool exploration, collaborative discussion, and applied planning activities.
Asynchronous Activities
Complete concise lessons, tool-based exercises, readings, and reflection activities throughout the week.
Two Live Sessions
Participate in two synchronous sessions for demonstrations, guided practice, discussion, peer exchange, and faculty support.
Applied Design Planning
Create an AI-informed course design and continuous improvement plan that can be adapted to your own instructional or institutional context.
Who Should Enroll?
This course is designed for professionals who develop, support, or lead teaching and learning initiatives and want to make informed, responsible use of AI in course design and instructional practice.
Instructional Designers
Explore practical uses of AI for course planning, content development, assessment design, learner engagement, and continuous improvement.
Faculty Developers and Academic Support Professionals
Build strategies for helping faculty evaluate and adopt AI-enhanced teaching practices responsibly and effectively.
Online Learning and Academic Leaders
Strengthen your ability to assess tools, guide institutional conversations, and support sustainable AI integration across teaching and learning.
