The Learning and Teaching Nexus
at the New York University School of Professional Studies (SPS) works at the intersection of institutional schooling, workplace and professional advancement, and self-directed learning to explore educational possibilities in the Post-Information Age.
Google AI Accelerator Program: Prompt Chaining
A common problem with AI as a drafting tool is its generic output. For instance, ask it to draft a lesson plan, and you often receive a bland, uninspired outline; ask for a complex case study, and the output frequently lacks the specific nuance or local context needed for your students. It's a common frustration that leaves many of us wondering if these tools are actually worth the hype. But as I've discovered while starting the NYU Google AI for Education Accelerator program, the problem...
Anthropic's AI Fluency 4D Framework
Faculty receive training about how AI tools fit into teaching and learning. Students, however, have varying levels of experience and little structure or guidance for how to use AI to support their learning. Faculty at SPS share that students tend to arrive with uneven experience and little structure for using AI to support their learning. Some students rely on generative AI without clear judgment, while others avoid it because expectations are unclear. What Students Are Missing and Why It...
AI-Assisted Feedback Using Gemini Gems
Over the past year, I’ve facilitated more workshops and faculty consultations on AI than I can count. In almost every session, I hear the same two questions: Will this actually save me time? How can I realistically incorporate this into my teaching? Beyond the impressive demos of Generative AI (GenAI) tools, faculty are looking for practical, workable solutions that can meaningfully support some aspect of their teaching. What I’ve come to see through my conversations with faculty is an...