AI as Teaching Assistant: Getting Started

Generative Artificial Intelligence (AI) is transforming the educational landscape, but many educators are unsure where to begin. Presenters will demonstrate simple, practical ways AI can assist with course development, student engagement, and promoting equity and inclusion. This presentation will explore how AI teaching assistants (AI-TAs) can enhance educational practices across three critical dimensions: (1) course and content development, (2) student engagement, and (3) promoting equity and inclusion. The session will draw on examples from faculty and interactive discussions to help participants with little or no prior AI experience gain confidence in exploring these tools.