Go2K: The Future of Syllabus Design: Leveraging ChatGPT for Engaging, Tailored Content

In the ever-evolving landscape of higher education, traditional syllabus design has faced numerous challenges, from the arduous process of determining what content to include to combating biases and ensuring relevance. How can educators and institutions keep their syllabi agile, inclusive, and student-centric? Enter ChatGPT: a powerful AI tool reimagining syllabus design for the modern era. This webinar explores how ChatGPT can facilitate the syllabus creation process by ensuring fresh content that is engaging and tailored to diverse student needs.

We will explore a range of innovative strategies where ChatGPT can aid faculty in creating a dynamic syllabus, such as generating content suggestions for a richer learning experience, offering feedback on clarity, and crafting versions to meet different student and institutional needs. Additionally, we’ll examine how ChatGPT can foster inclusivity, provide syllabus support resources, and keep syllabi updated with current events.

With a focus on putting ideas into action, we’ll break down strategies for AI use into actionable steps, from determining relevant sections to creating diverse versions to tips on working with ChatGPT efficiently. The session will also provide detailed suggestions for crafting effective prompts and utilizing ChatGPT as a collaboration partner. Whether you’re a seasoned educator or new to syllabus design, this webinar promises valuable insights into creating a future-proof, engaging, and inclusive syllabus with the help of ChatGPT.

Objectives

• Recognize the inherent obstacles in traditional syllabus creation, including potential biases and difficulties in ensuring relevance and inclusivity, and understand their implications for the learning experience.
• Navigate and utilize ChatGPT’s functionalities effectively, leveraging its capabilities to provide content suggestions, give feedback on clarity, generate assessments, and maintain an inclusive, engaging syllabus.
• Apply actionable strategies for incorporating ChatGPT into syllabus planning, focusing on determining pertinent sections, structuring content, summarizing essentials, and tailoring diverse versions to varied needs.
• Acquire and practice skills for an effective partnership with ChatGPT, mastering the art of crafting productive prompts and leveraging AI as a collaboration ally for student-centric syllabus design ^{Source: Go2Knowledge}

For more information and to register for this webinar, visit go2knowledge.org.

N.B., in order to view this free webinar, you must sign up using your Langara email at go2knowledge.org