Teaching with AI Reading Group

“Artificial Intelligence (AI) is revolutionizing the way we learn, work, and think. Its integration into classrooms and workplaces is already underway, prompting ideas about creativity, authorship, and education.” Bowen & Watson, 2023

If you’re curious about AI and its impact on education, we invite you to join us this winter on Thursdays at 11:00 am (beginning January 16) as we read and discuss José Antonio Bowen and C. Edward Watson’sTeaching with AI: A Practical Guide to a New Era of Human Learning.

This reading group, hosted by UO Online and TEP, will provide a space for conversation and idea sharing around using AI as an educational tool. In particular, we will discuss how AI might support our students’ critical thinking skills and information literacy. 

This reading group will be hosted on Zoom and is open to the entire UO community. The text is available as an e-book through UO Libraries. (Must be logged in.)


Meeting Details

Thursdays at 11:00 a.m. | Zoom Meeting link

Questions? Please contact Marla Wirrick (marlaw@uoregon.edu)


Winter 2025 Tentative Reading Schedule 

session & Dateteaching with AI ChapterPotential Discussion Questions

Session 1

16 January

Chapter 2: A New Era of Work
  1. How do we balance the use of AI with developing students’ critical thinking, problem-solving, and information literacy skills?
  2. What new skills will our graduates need to be successful in an AI driven workforce?
  3. How can we bolster critical thinking in the age of AI?
  4. Where can you make space in your curriculum for students to productively use AI?

Session 2 

23 January

Chapter 3: AI Literacy
  1. What do you wish your students knew about AI and their education? What might your students wish you knew about AI and how they're using it?
  2. What ethical considerations should be addressed when teaching AI literacy, particularly concerning data privacy, algorithmic bias, and the potential for AI to perpetuate existing inequities? 

Session 3

30 January

Chapter 4: Reimagining Creativity
  1. How can the integration of AI in creative processes redefine our understanding of originality and authorship in art and literature? Research? 
  2. In what ways can we balance the use of AI as a creative tool with the need to nurture students’ intrinsic creative abilities and critical thinking skills? 
  3. What ethical frameworks should be established to address the challenges posed by AI in creative fields, such as the potential for AI-generated works to infringe on human artists’ intellectual property rights?

Session 4

6 February

Chapter 7: Policies
  1. How can we balance the need for innovation and career readiness with the necessity of maintaining academic integrity in the age of AI? Possible framing: it’s all about your personal credibility
  2. What strategies can be implemented to ensure that AI policies promote equity and accessibility for all students, particularly those from underrepresented or disadvantaged backgrounds? 
  3. In what ways can continuous evaluation and stakeholder involvement in AI policy-making help address the ethical challenges posed by rapidly evolving AI technologies? 

Session 5

13 February

Chapter 8: Grading and (Re-)Defining Quality

Chapter 9: Feedback and Roleplaying with AI

  1. In what ways can the definition of educational quality be reimagined to align with the skills and competencies required in a technology-driven world?  
  2. What ethical frameworks should be established to address the potential biases and limitations of AI in grading, ensuring that all students are assessed fairly and equitably? 
  3. In what ways can immediate AI feedback be integrated into traditional teaching methods to enhance student learning without creating dependency on technology? 

Session 6

20 February

Chapter 10: Designing Assignments & Assessments for Human Effort
  1. How can we design assignments that leverage AI to enhance student learning while ensuring that the tasks remain deeply human-centered and promote critical thinking? 
  2. In what ways can authentic assessments be developed to better prepare students for real-world challenges, and how can AI be used to support these assessments without overshadowing human judgment? 
  3. What ethical frameworks should be established to address the potential biases and fairness issues in AI-assisted assignments and assessments, ensuring that all students are evaluated equitably? 

Session 7

27 February

Chapter 11: Writing and AI
  1. How can AI tools be used to enhance the writing process without diminishing the writer’s unique voice and creativity? 
  2. What are the potential long-term impacts of AI-assisted writing on students’ ability to develop critical thinking and independent problem-solving skills? 
  3. In what ways can educators ensure that the use of AI in writing instruction promotes equity and inclusivity, rather than exacerbating existing disparities in education? 

Session 8

6 March

Chapter 12: Assignments & Assessments
  1. How can the integration of AI in assignments and assessments be designed to not only measure student performance but also to enhance their intrinsic motivation and love for learning? 
  2. In what ways can AI-driven assessments be structured to recognize and value diverse forms of intelligence and creativity, rather than reinforcing traditional academic metrics? 
  3. What ethical frameworks should be established to ensure that the use of AI in educational assessments respects student autonomy and privacy, while still providing meaningful insights for personalized learning? 

Session 9

13 March

TBD