AI Literacy & Backward Design for Teaching in the Humanities

Schedule

Thu Oct 29 2026 at 12:00 pm to 01:30 pm

UTC-07:00
Location

Rivera Library (Room 140) | Riverside, CA

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Explore the basics of generative AI and using backwards design to explore how AI might support your teaching and student learning.
About this Event

AI is rapidly changing, but what do instructors really need to know?

There’s a lot of pressure to incorporate AI into classwork, but is that right for your course?? If yes, where and how? If you have these questions, join us for an interactive workshop! Explore the basics of generative AI and using backwards design to consider whether, where, and how AI might support your teaching and student learning, with a special focus on the humanities.


What We’ll Explore

AI Basics for Educators
Explore what generative AI is, how it works, and what instructors should know about its capabilities and limitations, using examples from history and the humanities.
Led by Inyoung Shin, PhD, AI Research Librarian, UCR Library

Backward Design + AI
Start with your learning outcomes. Through an interactive syllabus review, consider whether and where AI might meaningfully support your learning goals and student learning,.
Led by Britt Foster, Director of Teaching & Learning, UCR Library

Bring your own brown-bag lunch; dessert will be provided!

All UCR community members are welcome to attend. Make sure to register with your UCR email. Zoom link will be emailed to registered participants one hour before the workshop starts. Participants are expected to follow and uphold .

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Where is it happening?

Rivera Library (Room 140), 900 University Avenue, Riverside, United States

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