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:
There are no upcoming sessions at the moment. Please check our main events page for other events!
Past Sessions:
5/13: Teaching and Learning Health Communication with HeyGen
Wednesday, May 13, 12 – 2 pm (Hiebert Lounge, 72 E. Concord Street)
Attend a workshop on the BU Medical Campus about “Simulating Human Interactions,” with HeyGen, a generative AI video platform designed to create professional-quality videos.
By the end of this workshop, participants will be able to:
- Understand how HeyGen functions as an AI-driven simulation tool for human interaction.
- Analyze a real pedagogical use case integrating HeyGen into clinical education.
- Begin applying HeyGen to their own teaching context through guided hands-on practice.
3/25: AI in the Workplace
This live-streamed, hybrid workshop covers responsible, practical use of generative AI in administrative work—no prior experience needed. We’ll start with AIDA guidelines and a live TerrierGPT demo, paired with guided prompting exercises.
The second half of the workshop centers on case studies drawn from real administrative scenarios, where participants will work individually or in small groups to build AI agents for common tasks and discuss considerations like accuracy, judgment, and appropriate use. You’re also welcome to bring a task from your own work.
Watch event recording. Password: 3n0e.60w
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.
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.
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.