{"id":924,"date":"2024-02-01T13:34:21","date_gmt":"2024-02-01T18:34:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.ubalt.edu\/celtt\/?page_id=924"},"modified":"2025-03-20T16:12:25","modified_gmt":"2025-03-20T20:12:25","slug":"ubalt-ai-projects","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/blogs.ubalt.edu\/celtt\/ubalt-ai-projects\/","title":{"rendered":"AI Exploration @ UBalt"},"content":{"rendered":"<p data-start=\"174\" data-end=\"626\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/library.ubalt.edu\/celtt\/emerging-learning-tech\/artificial-intelligence\/AI%20Banner%20CELTT%20Page.png\" alt=\"AI Index Banner\" \/><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"174\" data-end=\"626\">The AI landscape continues to evolve at an astonishing pace, transforming how we teach, learn, and engage with technology. At the University of Baltimore, we are committed to <strong data-start=\"357\" data-end=\"396\">exploring, integrating, and leading<\/strong> in the responsible and ethical use of generative AI. Through research, professional development, and cross-institutional collaborations, we provide faculty and students with the tools to navigate this transformative technology.<\/p>\n<h2 data-start=\"628\" data-end=\"655\"><strong data-start=\"631\" data-end=\"653\">Our AI Initiatives<\/strong><\/h2>\n<h3 data-start=\"657\" data-end=\"702\"><strong data-start=\"661\" data-end=\"700\">Research &amp; Institutional Engagement<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul data-start=\"703\" data-end=\"1095\">\n<li data-start=\"703\" data-end=\"882\"><strong data-start=\"705\" data-end=\"733\">Ithaka S+R Cohort Member<\/strong> \u2013 UBalt is an active participant in the <a href=\"https:\/\/sr.ithaka.org\/blog\/making-ai-generative-for-higher-education-2\/\"><em data-start=\"774\" data-end=\"817\">Making AI Generative for Higher Education<\/em><\/a> initiative, shaping strategies for AI integration in academia. You can find <a href=\"https:\/\/sr.ithaka.org\/blog\/unveiling-ai-in-academia\/\">the white paper on our research here<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"883\" data-end=\"1095\"><strong data-start=\"885\" data-end=\"913\">Generative AI Guidelines<\/strong> \u2013 In collaboration with UBalt\u2019s Office of Academic Affairs, we established guidelines to support faculty in implementing AI in their courses responsibly. <a href=\"https:\/\/view.officeapps.live.com\/op\/view.aspx?src=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ubalt.edu%2Fabout-ub%2Foffices-and-services%2Fprovost%2FAcademic_Affairs_Approach_to_Generative_AI.docx&amp;wdOrigin=BROWSELINK\">View the document here<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 data-start=\"1097\" data-end=\"1133\"><strong data-start=\"1101\" data-end=\"1131\">Faculty &amp; Student Learning<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul data-start=\"1134\" data-end=\"1712\">\n<li data-start=\"1134\" data-end=\"1448\"><strong data-start=\"1136\" data-end=\"1176\"><em>From Chalkboards to Chatbots<\/em> Courses<\/strong> \u2013 Self-paced AI courses tailored for faculty and students, covering AI fundamentals, applications in higher education, and ethical considerations.\n<ul data-start=\"1328\" data-end=\"1448\">\n<li data-start=\"1328\" data-end=\"1380\"><em data-start=\"1330\" data-end=\"1378\">Faculty can access courses via Canvas Commons.<\/em><\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1383\" data-end=\"1448\"><em data-start=\"1385\" data-end=\"1446\"><a href=\"https:\/\/ubalt.pressbooks.pub\/catalog\/jgoffredi\">Anyone can explore Pressbook versions here<\/a>.<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1449\" data-end=\"1712\"><strong data-start=\"1451\" data-end=\"1484\"><em>AI in Practice<\/em> Webinar Series<\/strong> \u2013 A cross-institutional collaboration with JHU, UMBC, and CIE, this webinar series spotlights real-world AI applications, featuring industry experts and faculty-led discussions. <a href=\"https:\/\/youtube.com\/playlist?list=PLdaa9XYCvrz89FJBpo_AZgeoUNzNqC03t&amp;feature=shared\">Watch past recordings here<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 data-start=\"1714\" data-end=\"1764\"><strong data-start=\"1718\" data-end=\"1762\">Campus Events &amp; Professional Development<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul data-start=\"1765\" data-end=\"2088\">\n<li data-start=\"1765\" data-end=\"1935\"><strong data-start=\"1767\" data-end=\"1785\">AI Summit<\/strong> \u2013 An annual event featuring AI thought leaders and community partners, fostering dialogue on AI literacy and its impact on education and society. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ubalt.edu\/calendar\/EventDetail.cfm?eventId=24064&amp;daterequest=6\/3\/2025&amp;catid=8\">Learn more about the 2025 summit here<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1936\" data-end=\"2088\"><strong data-start=\"1938\" data-end=\"1958\">Ethics &amp; AI Week<\/strong> \u2013 Hosted by the Hoffberger Center for Ethical Engagement, this event examined the ethical dimensions of AI in higher education.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 data-start=\"2090\" data-end=\"2118\"><strong data-start=\"2094\" data-end=\"2116\">Innovating with AI<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul data-start=\"2119\" data-end=\"2522\">\n<li data-start=\"2119\" data-end=\"2286\"><strong>Faculty &amp; Student AI Work Groups<\/strong> \u2013 These collaborative work groups provide space for faculty and students to explore AI tools, share best practices, and develop innovative applications for AI in higher education.<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2287\" data-end=\"2522\"><strong data-start=\"2289\" data-end=\"2327\">Faculty &amp; Staff-Developed Chatbots<\/strong> <em data-start=\"2328\" data-end=\"2344\">(Coming Soon!)<\/em> \u2013 UBalt faculty and staff are developing AI-powered chatbots to enhance student support and streamline academic resources. Stay tuned for highlights of these innovative tools.\n<ul data-start=\"2119\" data-end=\"2522\">\n<li data-start=\"2287\" data-end=\"2522\"><a href=\"https:\/\/box.boodle.ai\/a\/@SoTLAssistant\"><strong>SoTL Assistant<\/strong><\/a> &#8211; The SoTL Assistant is your go-to resource for exploring the Scholarship of Teaching and Learning (SoTL). Designed to support faculty across disciplines, this AI-powered assistant helps you navigate SoTL methodologies, frameworks, research design, and data analysis. Whether you\u2019re new to SoTL or refining an existing study, the SoTL Assistant provides tailored guidance, helping you ask meaningful research questions, select appropriate methodologies, and connect your disciplinary expertise to evidence-based teaching practices. Let\u2019s advance teaching and learning\u2014one inquiry at a time!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 data-start=\"2524\" data-end=\"2557\"><strong data-start=\"2527\" data-end=\"2555\">Join the AI Conversation<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"2558\" data-end=\"2796\">UBalt remains at the forefront of AI exploration, ensuring our community stays informed, prepared, and engaged. We invite you to explore our resources, attend our events, and be part of the conversation on the future of AI in education.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The AI landscape continues to evolve at an astonishing pace, transforming how we teach, learn, and engage with technology. 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