Empowering Learning with Gen AI: Overcoming Cognitive Barriers
In this course, students will learn how to use Generative AI to create experiences that overcome cognitive barriers to learning, such as amnesia, fantasia and inertia. You will learn how to use Generative AI to create engaging and interactive learning experiences for students. You will also reflect on the ethical considerations of using Generative AI as a teaching companion and how this impacts the student-teacher relationship.
| Designed For | System leaders and administrators |
| Topics | Instructional planning and strategies; Technology |
| Platform | Canvas |
| Source | Mary Lou Fulton College for Teaching and Learning Innovation |
Learning outcomes
- Experience how Generative AI can address specific cognitive barriers in student learning, including amnesia, fantasia and inertia.
- Develop strategies integrating Generative AI to enhance the learning process and create novel student learning experiences.
- Reflect on the ethical considerations of using Generative AI in educational settings to assist with teaching and learning and how this may impact teacher-student relationships.
- Utilize Generative AI to create novel and ethical student learning experiences that overcome cognitive barriers.


