Enhancing Course Resilience: Using GenAI to Support Educators During Disruptive Events

In an era marked by unprecedented global disruptions that include hurricanes, wildfires, and flooding, educators face the challenge of adapting their courses to ensure continuity and quality of education. This meetup will explore how Generative AI (GenAI) can be a pivotal tool supporting educators through such disruptive events. We will discuss practical applications of GenAI in course redesign, content summarization, and assessment adaptation. Participants will explore how to utilize GenAI tools like ChatGPT, CoPilot, Gemini, and customized agents to streamline the process of updating syllabi, summarizing essential content, and modifying assessments to align with revised course structures. The session will highlight the iterative collaboration between educators and GenAI, emphasizing the importance of refining prompts and protecting intellectual property. Attendees will also gain insights into creating reusable "blueprints" for common educational tasks, enhancing efficiency and consistency in course adaptation. By incorporating GenAI into their workflows, educators can not only manage increased workloads but also improve the quality and relevance of their courses. Join us to explore innovative strategies for maintaining course resilience, ensuring that learning objectives are met despite disruptions, and empowering students to engage with adaptive and inclusive educational practices.