Alternative Title
Redesigning First-Year Courses for Artificial Intelligence (AI): Thinking Developmentally
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
Seminole E
Start Date
28-5-2025 1:30 PM
End Date
28-5-2025 1:55 PM
Publisher
University of Central Florida Libraries
Keywords:
First-year courses; Generative AI; Developmental approach; Collaborative learning; Core disciplinary skills
Subjects
Artificial intelligence--Study and teaching; Artificial intelligence--Educational applications; Creative thinking--Study and teaching (Higher); Teaching--Computer programs; Writing--Computer-assisted instruction
Description
Teachers of first-year courses like writing and programming face significant challenges adapting to generative AI. In this session, we'll share strategies for redesigning early-stage courses to move beyond policing by taking a developmental approach to AI use. Using examples from first-year writing and computer science courses, we'll discuss how to balance developing core disciplinary skills while also teaching new students how to use AI collaboratively. Through example assignments, we'll explore how this developmental approach helps students build judgment about when and how to use AI effectively, without sacrificing their own agency or creativity.
Language
eng
Type
Presentation
Format
application/pdf
Rights Statement
All Rights Reserved
Audience
Faculty, Students, Instructional designers
Recommended Citation
Myers, Dan and Forsythe, Matt, "Redesigning First-Year Courses for AI: Thinking Developmentally" (2025). Teaching and Learning with AI Conference Presentations. 15.
https://stars.library.ucf.edu/teachwithai/2025/wednesday/15
Redesigning First-Year Courses for AI: Thinking Developmentally
Seminole E
Teachers of first-year courses like writing and programming face significant challenges adapting to generative AI. In this session, we'll share strategies for redesigning early-stage courses to move beyond policing by taking a developmental approach to AI use. Using examples from first-year writing and computer science courses, we'll discuss how to balance developing core disciplinary skills while also teaching new students how to use AI collaboratively. Through example assignments, we'll explore how this developmental approach helps students build judgment about when and how to use AI effectively, without sacrificing their own agency or creativity.