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Generative AI: A New Frontier for Community College Pedagogy Across Course Modalities On November 30, 2022, the release of ChatGPT reached 1 million subscribers in less than 5 days. It took Instagram 2.5 months to reach that number. Community college faculty are in a unique position to lead the way in adopting Generative AI to support student learning and success across different course modalities, including online, hybrid, and in-person courses. To aid faculty in effectively and ethically integrating Generative AI, a comprehensive Generative AI integration toolkit tailored to community colleges is presented in this paper.

Overview

AI Toolkit Glossary

Key AI Terms for Educators Understanding basic AI terminology will help educators stay informed about the latest advancements in AI technology and explore its potential for enhancing teaching and learning in their classrooms. It's important to note that AI is still evolving, and its application in education is ongoing. However, understanding the basics of AI will provide educators with a solid foundation to navigate this rapidly changing field and make informed decisions about its integration into pedagogical practices. This glossary will help provide the foundation educators need to speak knowledgeably about AI in the classroom.

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The Guide

In today's digital age, online courses have become a cornerstone of education, offering flexibility and accessibility to learners worldwide. However, ensuring the quality of these courses and the proficiency of instructors is crucial for a successful learning experience. This comprehensive guide outlines the criteria for assigning online courses and the essential qualifications for instructors to excel in the online learning environment.

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Online Learning Checklist

This “checklist” was developed to assist faculty in evaluating their online course to ensure that the course adheres to what is required by law (some course may have certain requirements depending on organization it may be for), meets accreditation standards for online instruction, and follows best practices to achieve student success.

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Guide to Online Course Assignment and Instructor Qualifications

Improving Digital Literacy Using Universal Design for Learning Resources for Designers, Developers, and Digital Content Users

Project Workflow

The team consisted of learning professionals from Cecil, Howard, Prince George's, and Montgomery Colleges. Collectively, they:

Developed a shared definition of digital literacy
Clarified the problem statement
Identified barriers/impediments to digital literacy and UDL adoption
Designed a framework for examining the creation and use of accessible content
Worked as a team to verify the framework manifested UDL principles and reflected each professional's learning lens
Modified and refined the initial concept to create infographics that make UDL actionable

Results

The team produced two infographics, one meant for content designers and one targeted toward content users (students).

Improving digital literacy by using universal design strategies

Meant for content designers, this infographic is UDL checklist that is mapped to the UDL principles. It incorporates “good, better, best” practices as a method to gauge continuous improvement, based around the “3 RS” of Respond, Refresh, and Reimagine.

Digital literacy expectations 4 students

Designed for the primary users of the content, this infographic addressed student expectations when interacting with digital content in the online environment. These expectations include institution-wide practices, technology and digital literacy, content accessibility, and engaging learning experiences.

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Problem Statement

Higher education often falls short in fully integrating the principles of universal design for learning (UDL) and accessibility, which impedes digital literacy.

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Developed by

Dana Gullo, Cecil College

The Guide

Developed by

Kari Everett, Harford Community College
Michele Catterton, Harford Community College
Jessica Adams, Harford Community College
Joseph Rafter, Frederick Community College
Mentor

Online Learning Checklist

Guide to Online Course Assignment and Instructor Qualifications

Improving Digital Literacy Using Universal Design for Learning Resources for Designers, Developers, and Digital Content Users

Project Workflow

Task

Create resources to help content developers/designers and spark user understanding and expectations.

Results

Developed by

Problem Statement