Empowering Students with AI: UDL Strategies for Creativity and Critical Thinking
Alternative Title
Empowering Students with Artificial Intelligence (AI): Universal Design for Learning (UDL) Strategies for Creativity and Critical Thinking
Contributor
University of Central Florida. Faculty Center for Teaching and Learning; University of Central Florida. Division of Digital Learning; Teaching and Learning with AI Conference (2025 : Orlando, Fla.)
Location
Universal Center
Start Date
29-5-2025 4:00 PM
End Date
29-5-2025 5:00 PM
Publisher
University of Central Florida Libraries
Keywords:
Universal Design for Learning; Digital media production; Ethical issues; Student empowerment; AI tools
Subjects
Artificial intelligence--Educational applications; Artificial intelligence--Study and teaching; Creative thinking--Study and teaching; Creative teaching; Technological innovations--Study and teaching
Description
Join this session to discuss integrating AI into learning by offering choices that foster curiosity, presenting content flexibly, and providing diverse options for demonstrating learning and creativity. I will show how Universal Design for Learning-based strategies were implemented in a digital media production class to empower students to explore AI tools for learning, creativity, and critical thinking. Encouraged to learn with AI, create with AI, and understand AI, students showcased their creativity and technical proficiency. They also reflected on the challenges and limitations of AI, considering how ethical issues influenced their approach to media production and educational practices.
Language
eng
Type
Presentation
Rights Statement
All Rights Reserved
Audience
Faculty; Students
Recommended Citation
Orellana, Anymir, "Empowering Students with AI: UDL Strategies for Creativity and Critical Thinking" (2025). Teaching and Learning with AI Conference Presentations. 161.
https://stars.library.ucf.edu/teachwithai/2025/thursday/161
Empowering Students with AI: UDL Strategies for Creativity and Critical Thinking
Universal Center
Join this session to discuss integrating AI into learning by offering choices that foster curiosity, presenting content flexibly, and providing diverse options for demonstrating learning and creativity. I will show how Universal Design for Learning-based strategies were implemented in a digital media production class to empower students to explore AI tools for learning, creativity, and critical thinking. Encouraged to learn with AI, create with AI, and understand AI, students showcased their creativity and technical proficiency. They also reflected on the challenges and limitations of AI, considering how ethical issues influenced their approach to media production and educational practices.