{"id":31215,"date":"2024-09-26T23:54:24","date_gmt":"2024-09-27T04:54:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/accinsweb8366.wpenginepowered.com\/tled\/?page_id=31215"},"modified":"2025-05-07T10:27:12","modified_gmt":"2025-05-07T15:27:12","slug":"ai-in-education","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/instruction.austincc.edu\/tled\/teaching-excellence\/collaborate\/faculty-learning-communities\/ai-in-education\/","title":{"rendered":"AI in Distance Education"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The Office of Distance and Alternative Education is offering the Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Distance Education Faculty Learning Community (FLC) focused on AI teaching and learning where participants can explore a variety of topics to enhance their understanding and implementation of artificial intelligence in an educational setting. Through a series of engaging sessions, participants will explore various ways AI can enhance course development, delivery, and student engagement.<\/p>\n<p>This group provides a platform for knowledge sharing, peer collaboration, and practical skill development to ensure faculty are well-equipped to navigate the evolving landscape of AI in distance education.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Applicant Prerequisites:<\/strong> Participants must teach at least one course during the FLC.<br \/>\n<strong>Stipend:<\/strong> $500 stipend will be paid after participating in the FLC and successfully meeting all requirements.<br \/>\n<strong>Professional Development:<\/strong> 9 hours (To self-report credits, go to Workday &gt; Profile icon &gt; View Profile &gt; Career &gt; Training &gt; Add Training)<br \/>\n<strong>Registration Cap<\/strong>: Minimum: 6 Faculty \/ Maximum: 20 Faculty<\/p>\n<p>For any questions, please email <a href=\"mailto:dlstaff@austincc.edu\">dlstaff@austincc.edu<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Office of Distance and Alternative Education is offering the Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Distance Education Faculty Learning Community (FLC) focused on AI teaching and learning where participants can explore a variety of topics to enhance their understanding and implementation of artificial intelligence in an educational setting. 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