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SOAR Track 1: Course Redesign Lab

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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 2)
  • Reflection or SoTL Question (optional)
  • Optional Showcase Presentation (Aug 4/5)

 

Additional Supports

  • Mini Resource Bundle: AI in non-writing courses, asynchronous strategies, lecture-to-lab conversion
  • Peer Pods: Small groups for check-ins and shared feedback

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

🔗 Visit the Faculty AI Literacy Hub

Included Resources