AI in the Corequisite English Classroom: Navigating Equity, Implementation, and Policy

In the evolving landscape of higher education, artificial intelligence (AI) is not merely a novel tool — it’s transforming the pedagogical process and the student experience. But how do faculty ensure that these transformations benefit every learner? This session delves into the real-world application of AI in the corequisite English classrooms, highlighting its potential pitfalls, such as algorithmic biases, and the subsequent equity issues. Participants will learn from instructors that have embraced AI, gleaning insights from their real-world experiences and best practices for equitable implementation. We’ll discuss the classroom-centric challenges posed by AI and touch on administrative implications and policy considerations, particularly those policy considerations that directly impact classroom usage, but the heart of this workshop is practical: charting an ethical path for educators to leverage AI in ways that enhance their teaching practice and support learning outcomes for every student, regardless of background or prior achievement.

Intended Outcomes: 

1. Understand AI’s Educational Impact: Participants will explore how AI transforms teaching and the student experience, highlighting both opportunities and challenges.
2. Address Equity in AI Use: Attendees will learn to identify and mitigate AI’s equity and bias issues to ensure an inclusive educational environment.
3. Learn Best Practices for levels of AI Integration: Through real-world insights, participants will acquire effective strategies for incorporating AI lightly or deeply into their courses.
4. Begin to craft an AI Implementation Plan: Participants will begin the develop a practical plan for applying AI in their teaching to address to find an asset-based approach that will enhance learning outcomes for students.
5. Guidance on Developing AI Policies: Participants will receive guidance on developing AI policies, including examples and considerations for ethical and equitable use at both the institutional and classroom levels.