UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. — Faculty and staff across Penn State — particularly those teaching and supporting students at the Commonwealth Campuses — are invited to participate in the latest Commonwealth Connections Instructor Day on Jan. 7 from 1 to 4 p.m. on Zoom. The half-day virtual event will examine the evolving role of artificial intelligence in teaching and learning through two interactive panel discussions featuring instructors and students.
Through these discussions, participants will gain insight into how students are using and experiencing AI, how instructors are navigating its use in coursework and assessment, and how expectations around AI are evolving in the classroom. The event is designed to support informed decision-making and practical approaches to teaching in an increasingly AI-influenced learning environment.
Since January 2021, campus instructional designers have hosted cross-campus virtual student and faculty panel events at the start of the spring semester. These events are designed to create structured opportunities for instructors to hear directly from students about their learning experiences and preferences. The discussions also align with University and Office of the Provost priorities related to teaching excellence, student success and the responsible integration of AI in learning environments.
For more information, visit the Commonwealth Campus Teaching Support website.