The AI Development Accelerator (AIDA), in collaboration with the Institute for Excellence in Teaching & Learning, is facilitating a series of AI In-Studio Workshops throughout the year to give faculty and staff the opportunity to gain relevant, hands-on experience with AI.
Upcoming Sessions:
3/25: AI in the Workplace
Wednesday, March 25, 12:00pm – 1:30pm (Hybrid session, attend virtually on Zoom or in-person at the Howard Thurman Center)
AIDA is hosting a 90-minute AI In-Studio Workshop for administrative staff across the University.
This interactive session will focus on the responsible and practical use of generative AI in administrative and operational work. No prior experience with AI is required. The workshop will begin with a brief overview of AIDA guidelines for effectively using AI and a live demonstration of TerrierGPT, interwoven with guided prompting exercises to help participants build familiarity and confidence working with AI.
The second half of the session will be organized around case studies drawn from common administrative contexts. Using these cases as a launching pad, participants will work with AI agents—individually or in small groups—to explore approaches, develop draft outputs, and discuss considerations such as accuracy, judgment, and appropriate use, with facilitator guidance. Participants will have the option to bring a task or question from their own work to engage with during the exercises.
We recommend engaging in-person with us for the best experience, but the event will be live-streamed and recorded for those not able to attend in person.
Past Sessions:
12/11: AI Faculty In-Studio Workshop
December 11, 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. (PHO 117). Facilitators: John Byers, Karen Jacobs, and Benjamin Keating.
“Introduction to Generative AI in the BU Teaching Context,” focused on the ethical and critical use of GenAI for teaching and learning, and included an interactive demonstration of TerrierGPT.
The workshop guided participants in developing AI policies for syllabi and assignments that establish clear expectations for students. It also introduced the Transparency in Learning and Teaching (TILT) framework, an evidence-based approach that improves student success by making explicit the purpose, tasks, and criteria for success in a course.
In the hands-on aspect, faculty revised a major assignment to incorporate TILT principles while thoughtfully integrating AI considerations, including when AI use is permitted or prohibited and how to support ethical, productive AI engagement.
Participants also explored the new AI at BU Student Certificate course.
1/15: AI Faculty In-Studio Workshop
January 15, 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. (PHO 117). Facilitators: John Byers, Karen Jacobs, and Benjamin Keating.
“Introduction to Generative AI in the BU Teaching Context,” focused on the ethical and critical use of GenAI for teaching and learning, and included an interactive demonstration of TerrierGPT.
The workshop guided participants in developing AI policies for syllabi and assignments that establish clear expectations for students. It also introduced the Transparency in Learning and Teaching (TILT) framework, an evidence-based approach that improves student success by making explicit the purpose, tasks, and criteria for success in a course.
In the hands-on aspect, faculty revised a major assignment to incorporate TILT principles while thoughtfully integrating AI considerations, including when AI use is permitted or prohibited and how to support ethical, productive AI engagement.
Participants also explored the new AI at BU Student Certificate course.
2/2: AI Faculty & Staff In-Studio Workshop
February 2, 12:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. Hiebert Lounge (INS-1407). Instructor: David Goldsztajn Farelo
This faculty and staff in-studio workshop was held on the Medical Campus for the first time. It gave faculty and staff the opportunity to gain relevant, hands-on experience with AI.