FPDAI - The AI-Conscious Instructor
Course Description
Facilitated by the LSU Online Design & Development team, this instructor-led 4-week asynchronous online course is designed for anyone who is interested in learning how to incorporate generative artificial intelligence (AI) tools such as ChatGPT to assist in designing, building, and facilitating a course. You will encounter various examples of how to use AI to complete various course-related tasks such as writing course outcomes and learning objectives, brainstorming ideas for and constructing instructional content, and preparing feedback for students based on assignment instructions. You can anticipate spending approximately 8-10 hours to finish this course. Topics covered in this course include:
- Creating the basic design of your course with the support of AI, including composing outcomes and learning objectives, as well as brainstorming resources, activities, and assessment ideas
- Creating or revising instructional materials and activity and assessment directions with the support of AI
- Enhancing instructor presence through effective communication and feedback with the support of AI
By the end of this course, you will be able to:
- Choose appropriate AI tools to help you design, build, or facilitate your course.
- Write suitable prompts, with appropriate details, to help you design, build, or facilitate your course.
- Assess the output of generated content for accuracy and take the appropriate action to follow up to meet the needs of your course.
To register for this course, you will need to have a Continuing Education account. If you have not yet created one, please follow the steps outlined in the instructional document.
Note: This course is only open to faculty and staff employed at an LSU institution. You must register for this course using your institutional email address.
English Proficiency Requirements
Continuing Education Programs
Continuing Education (CE) courses and programs offered online through LSU Online & Continuing Education typically include a combination of lecture and discussion as well as reading and writing assignments. You need an adequate command of English in all skill areas (listening, speaking, reading, and writing) to participate in classes.
If English is not your native language, you must meet one of the English language proficiency requirements below to be successful in our CE programs. If you intend to register for a CE course or program, you can determine whether you meet English proficiency requirements by self-assessment prior to enrolling. We want to empower you, the learner, to progress successfully. Completing this self-assessment will enable you to make a good decision on whether you can complete one of our programs.
Intermediate English Skills
Most CE professional development courses and programs require at least intermediate English skills, which are equivalent to a B2 level of English language proficiency on the Self-Assessment Form. When assessing yourself, be sure to read through each of the categories under Column B2 to make sure you meet proficiency requirements.
Advanced English Skills
Online Distance Learning courses and microcreds are for-credit courses and might require more advanced English skills, equivalent to a C1 level on the Learner Self-Assessment Form. Be sure to read through each of the categories under Column C1 to make sure you meet proficiency requirements.