Helping Students (and Faculty) Harness the Power of Generative AI for Good, not Evil
November 14 at 9:30 am - 12:00 pm
Free
Students quickly adopted Generative AI, but faculty have been slower to get on board. Worried about cheating, many schools banned the technology. However, this can hurt neurodiverse students who have adopted GenAI at a higher rate than neurotypical peers. This session will help beginners learn what GenAI is and what it is not, what it can do and what it can’t. Attendees will gain a basic understanding of how ChatGPT works and its key features, capabilities, and limitations. Attendees will also experience creating and refining prompts. We will discuss the ethical implications of using GenAI and how to create assignments that help students use GenAI responsibly. Join us and get inspired to experiment with GenAI to help your students and yourself!
This is an online event presented by ArkAHEAD and the UA Little Rock Disability Resource Center
About the Presenter: Dr. McCarron worked in higher education for more than 25 years, including many years teaching undergraduate courses in information technology at Bentley University. Her research focuses on accessibility, the student/faculty relationship, and self-advocacy in students with learning disabilities and ADHD. Liz is a 2021 graduate of the International ADHD Training Center (iACT) certified ADHD Life Coach program (CALC), holds an Associate Certified Coach (ACC) certification through the International Coaching Federation (ICF), and currently owns and operates a successful coaching business. In 2023 she completed a certificate program in Applied Neuroscience from the Neuroscience School, and in 2024 completed a certificate in Learning Differences and Neurodiversity from Landmark College with a specialization in Executive Function. She serves as Co-chair of AHEAD’s LD/ADHD Knowledge & Practice Community (KPC) and is a member of the Coaching KPC.