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.
Assignments with AI: Pitch a Book to an AI Acquisitions Editor
In this sample assignment, students practice pitching a book proposal to an AI acquisitions editor . Through this process, students create and deliver pitch proposals, revise content based on customer needs, and respond to questions and critiques. AI Tool Google Gemini (Gem) Summary Students interact with an Acquisition Editor Gem by submitting a book proposal for sale, engaging in dialogue with the Gem, and sharing reflections on the experience. Notes for the Professor You will need to...
Gradescope by Turnitin
Gradescope.com , 2026 For professors looking to administer in-person, paper-based exams, Gradescope provides a way to streamline the grading process. At NYU , Gradescope is available as a third party integration . It was designed to address testing challenges such as: Time-consuming grading of written exams Fatigue from grading assessments for large student rosters Risk of bias and leniency in grading Inconsistent qualitative feedback Grading errors Exam Administration Formats If an exam is...
NYU Office of the Provost Generative AI Workshop: (Re)Designing Assignments and (Re)thinking Assessment for Learning in the Age of GenAI
Recently, the NYU Office of the Provost offered a morning of Generative AI Workshops . I attended “(Re)Designing Assignments and (Re)thinking Assessment for Learning in the Age of GenAI.” Approaches Of multiple topics covered during the training, I appreciated how Associate Vice Provost DeAngela Duff framed two approaches for professors to consider when it comes to student assignment or assessment completion: Human-First vs. AI-First. Human-First AI Use: In this approach, students first...