Keywords:
artificial intelligence, Education, AI Integration, AI Tools, AI Use by Faculty
Abstract
The discussion of Generative Artificial Intelligence (GAI) and its uses and purposes in the classroom has exponentially increased highlighting the need to verify what is considered ethically sound writing. As students become aware of and use GAI to enhance their learning, faculty will need to adapt and innovate their classrooms and teaching practices. This paper discusses the GAI experiences of faculty, provides examples of classroom incorporation of GAI, and cite the needs from institutions if departments wish to remain knowledgeable and relevant in the GAI space to effectively prepare students for a future dominated by Artificial Intelligence.
Author Biographies
Candace Brown, University of North Carolina, Charlotte
Dr. Brown is an Assistant Professor of Gerontology, in the Department of Epidemiology and Community Health, whose teaching efforts are focused on health and aging. Her research interests lie in motivation to exercise using mixed methodologies.
Lufei Young, University of North Carolina, Charlotte
Dr. Young is a Professor of Nursing, in the School of Nursing, whose practice and research focus is to promote team-based self-management in rural and older adults living with multiple, life-limiting and/or debilitating chronic conditions.
Abbey Thomas, University of North Carolina, Charlotte
Dr. Thomas is an Associate Professor with the Department of Applied Physiology, Health, and Clinical Sciences and School of Data Sciences. Her research focuses on the long-term neuromuscular and biomechanical consequences of knee injury and how those translate to posttraumatic osteoarthritis development and treatment.
Ticola Ross, University of North Carolina, Charlotte
Dr. Ross is a Clinical Associate Professor in the School of Social Work with areas of expertise in youth development, social justice, and healthy relationships and well-being. Dr. Ross teaches various mental health and practicum courses.
Meredith Troutman-Jordan, University of North Carolina, Charlotte
Dr. Meredith Troutman-Jordan, Professor in the School of Nursing, is a certified psychiatric mental health clinical nurse specialist with clinical experience in inpatient, outpatient, and residential psychiatric mental health and substance abuse treatment, and home health.
Apryl Alexander, University of North Carolina, Charlotte
Dr. Apryl Alexander (she/her) is the Metrolina Distinguished Scholar and an Associate Professor in the Department of Health Management and Policy at UNC Charlotte. She also serves as Director of the UNC Charlotte Violence Prevention Center (VPC), which serves as a resource for transformative research, training, and technical assistance for communities, policymakers, and the public.
