As faculty in Luddy, you are in a unique position. You aren’t just figuring out how to use Generative AI; you are teaching the students who will build, deploy, and critically evaluate these tools for years to come. The challenge is twofold: How can you leverage AI to improve your own teaching (e.g., create coding… Read more »
Join us for a Faculty Lunch & Learn: Teaching with AI
Dear colleagues, You’re invited to an informal Faculty Lunch & Learn; a chance to connect, share ideas about teaching with AI, and help shape future faculty conversations. When: Friday, November 7th, 2025 Where: BLLU 2005 – (Luddy AI Center) Lunch/Refreshments: Provided This is a relaxed, conversational gathering, no slides, no presentations, just good company and… Read more »
Free Webinars for Universal Design for Learning This Week
9-in-9 Overtime: UDL 3.0 Insights Free Webinars Where Universal Design for Learning Expands Beyond Boundaries Ready to dive deeper into UDL 3.0? Our groundbreaking “9-in-9” series has sparked such enthusiasm that we’re amplifying its impact! Due to overwhelming responses and rich proposal submissions, we’re expanding our horizons to bring you even more transformative insights into… Read more »
Teaching for Integrity in the Age of AI: From Compliance to Culture
Inspired by Chapter 2 of The Opposite of Cheating: Teaching for Integrity in the Age of AI by Tricia Bertram Gallant and David Rettinger Academic integrity is not a checklist or compliance form. It is a living culture shaped by what we model, how we design, and the conversations we hold with our students. Gallant… Read more »
Possible ways to improve attendance, and clarification on last week’s post.
One of the most frequent concerns I hear is, “My students just aren’t coming to class.” With so much content available online, recorded lectures at their fingertips, and the sense of distance that can come with large classes, this challenge is becoming more common and more complex. In this post, I will look at some… Read more »
UPDATED: Navigating Attendance Challenges in the Modern Classroom: Practical Tips for Faculty
Building a Framework for Academia-Industry Partnerships and AI Teaching and Learning Podcasts
In March, I shared the an overview of the “Practitioner to Professor (P2P)‘ survey that the CRA-Education / CRA-Industry working group analyzed. They recently released a report titled Breadth of Practices in Academia-Industry Relationships which explores a range of engagement models from research partnerships and personnel exchanges to master agreements and regional innovation ecosystems. Key… Read more »
The Guide on the Side: Coaching STEM Students in Problem-Solving
From Manager to Mentor: A Practical Strategy for AI Development As faculty, we know that working effectively with our Assistant Instructors (AIs) is key to a successful course. In last week’s post on “Best Practices for Working with Assistant Instructors,” I highlight the importance of mentorship and creating professional development opportunities. But what does that… Read more »
Best Practices for Working with Assistant Instructors
Assistant instructors (AIs) can play an essential role in supporting your course. They support student learning, enhance faculty efficiency, and gain valuable professional development experience along the way. When managed thoughtfully, the faculty-assistant instructor partnership creates a stronger, more engaging learning environment for students and a meaningful growth opportunity for graduate students. This following are… Read more »
Teaching Tip: What Are You Really Trying to Assess?
As you design quizzes, projects, and exams, it’s worth pausing to ask: What am I really trying to assess? Too often, assessments measure peripheral skills like memorization, rather than the intended learning outcomes. For example, a timed coding exam may end up evaluating typing speed and syntax recall more than algorithmic thinking or problem-solving strategy…. Read more »