Enhancing Critical Thinking with Generative AI: Strategies from the Classroom
Alternative Title
Enhancing Critical Thinking with Generative Artificial Intelligence (GenAI): Strategies from the Classroom
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 2:15 PM
End Date
28-5-2025 2:40 PM
Publisher
University of Central Florida Libraries
Keywords:
Generative AI; Critical thinking; Ethical technology; Collaborative learning; Educational strategies
Subjects
Artificial intelligence--Educational applications; Critical thinking--Computer-assisted instruction; Artificial intelligence--Study and teaching; Creative teaching--Research; Technological innovations--Study and teaching
Description
This interactive presentation focuses on helping instructors integrate generative AI tools into student coursework while increasing critical thinking and teaching ethical technology use. Examples of innovative assignments will be shared, which help students leverage AI to complement analytical skills and foster collaboration. The session also covers the presenters' partnership with Nectir AI to evaluate AI's educational impacts. Participants will walk away with a host of practical applications and forward-looking research to help ease the transition of using AI in the classroom.
Language
eng
Type
Presentation
Format
application/vnd.openxmlformats-officedocument.presentationml.presentation
Rights Statement
All Rights Reserved
Audience
Faculty, Students, Instructional designers
Recommended Citation
Frandell, Ashlee, "Enhancing Critical Thinking with Generative AI: Strategies from the Classroom" (2025). Teaching and Learning with AI Conference Presentations. 51.
https://stars.library.ucf.edu/teachwithai/2025/wednesday/51
Enhancing Critical Thinking with Generative AI: Strategies from the Classroom
Seminole E
This interactive presentation focuses on helping instructors integrate generative AI tools into student coursework while increasing critical thinking and teaching ethical technology use. Examples of innovative assignments will be shared, which help students leverage AI to complement analytical skills and foster collaboration. The session also covers the presenters' partnership with Nectir AI to evaluate AI's educational impacts. Participants will walk away with a host of practical applications and forward-looking research to help ease the transition of using AI in the classroom.