Course Redesign Lab:
Teaching for Engagement in the AI Era
Program Overview
The Course Redesign Lab offers faculty a focused opportunity to update a course or major unit using active learning strategies, inclusive pedagogy, and emerging AI tools. Collaborate with peers, explore new teaching methods, and create a revitalized course plan ready for fall.
What You’ll Do:
- Participate in one live Zoom workshop each week in July (plus optional recorded sessions)
- Engage with examples of active learning, inclusive teaching, and AI-supported pedagogy
- Develop one fully revised syllabus or major assignment with feedback
What You’ll Get:
- Clear redesign planning templates and examples
- Peer feedback and individual consultation opportunities
- A polished syllabus or assignment ready to implement
- Optional opportunity to showcase your redesign during the Fall Faculty Seminar
Zoom Session Schedule (July 1 – August 5, 2025)
| Date | Session | Theme / Focus | Deliverables |
|---|---|---|---|
| July 1 | Kickoff + Goal-Setting | Orientation, intros, redesign focus | Redesign Plan + Goals Worksheet |
| July 8 | Inclusive Pedagogy + Active Learning | Strategies for equity and engagement | Draft lesson/unit outline |
| July 11 (Optional) | Peer Feedback Mini-Lab | Draft swap and feedback | Peer feedback notes |
| July 15 | Using AI in Teaching & Assignment Design | Ethical AI use, tools, course examples | AI-integrated draft |
| July 18 | Adobe Page Builder | Visual syllabus/module design | Adobe-based component |
| July 22 | Teaching for Online Engagement | Strategies for asynchronous/hybrid delivery | Online activity draft |
| July 25 | SoTL + Reflection | Reflection, data collection, peer share | Reflection or SoTL idea |
Asynchronous Final Week (July 28 – August 2)
- Final edits and optional peer feedback
- Submit final deliverables
Final Session: August 4 or 5
- Redesign Showcase (5-minute presentations)
- Discussion of implementation support
Final Deliverables
- Redesign Plan + Goals Worksheet (July 1)
- Revised Syllabus or Major Assignment (by Aug 4)
- Reflection or SoTL Question (optional)
- Optional Showcase Presentation (Aug 4/5)
Additional Supports
- Mini Resource Bundle:
- Using AI in Non-Writing Courses: Practical Strategies for Faculty
- Your AI Teaching Toolkit: Ideas You Can Use Today
- Asynchronous strategies
- Lecture-to-lab conversion
- Active Learning Strategy Menu
- Unit Design Template
- Peer Pods: Small groups for check-ins and shared feedback
- Weekly Planning Worksheet
Faculty AI Literacy Hub
We are currently developing a Faculty AI Literacy Hub to support JSU instructors in exploring and implementing AI tools in thoughtful, ethical, and impactful ways.
- Use the Hub as a supplementary resource during your redesign
- Share tools, activities, or assignments you’ve tested
- Provide feedback on the layout, focus, and utility of the Hub