Two concurrent workshops will be offered; time is tentatively scheduled for 3:00 – 6:00 p.m.
Workshop #1
Title
Discussing the impact of AI tools in Engineering EducationFacilitators:
Members of UNL’s Engineering and Computing Education Core (ECEC) in the College of Engineering:- Tareq Daher, Ph.D. (ECEC Director)
- Yaoling Wang, M.S. (ECEC)
- Robert Vavala (ECEC)
- Amy Ort, Ph.D. (Center for Transformative Teaching)
- Ash Mitchell, Ph.D. (Center for Transformative Teaching)
Description:
As AI-infused tools increase in popularity, it is important to understand their impact In our classrooms. Join engineering faculty as we discuss how we may integrate these tools into our instruction. In this workshop we will introduce ChatGPT and other tools on the rise, guide you through opportunities for student engagement, present best practices, and limitations, and end with insights into AI’s diversity, equity and inclusivity implications.Objectives:
- Explore various AI tools being used for content development
- Learn and apply examples of text-based AI instructional practices
- Discuss opportunities for student engagement with ChatGPT in the engineering classroom
- Gain insights into AI’s diversity, equity and inclusivity implications
Deliverables:
- 3-hour workshop, including materials (electronically hosted) that participants can use, break-outs to include individual work time, collaboration and feedback in small groups.
- A handout containing key resources (Links to tools, descriptions, key articles)
- Examples of activities for immediate application
- Checklist of best practices
Workshop #2
Title
ABET Continuous Improvement: A Review of Criteria and Proposed AdditionsFacilitators:
- Alisa Gilmore, M.S., ABET IDEAL Scholar & Program Evaluator for EAC, Associate Professor of Practice, University of Nebraska-Lincoln
- Dr. John L. Krohn, , College of STEM & Program Evaluator for EAC, Assoc. Dean, Arkansas Tech University
Description:
This workshop will engage participants in reviewing current Engineering Accreditation Commission (EAC) and Computing Accreditation Commission (CAC) criteria for accreditation, with a special focus on Criteria 2, 3 and 4 (PEOs, SOs, and Continuous Improvement). In addition, the EAC proposed DEI pilot criteria and CAC DEI proposal will be briefly discussed.Objectives:
- Review the requirements for compliance with EAC and CAC Criteria with a special emphasis on Criteria 2, 3, and 4.
- Understand and reflect on common shortcomings of compliance with the criteria.
- Create a plan to strengthen areas of compliance for your program(s).
- Examine the EAC DEI pilot criteria (2-year pilot for 22-23 self-study and 23-24 self-study) and CAC DEI proposal.
- Reflect on potential strategies to address the DEI pilot criteria in your program(s).
Deliverables:
- 3-hour workshop with individual reflection time in small groups.