SoTL & AI

Welcome to our SoTL Research Support Hub, where innovation meets education. Our programs are designed to support faculty in their Scholarship of Teaching and Learning (SoTL) research, providing the tools, resources, and guidance needed to transform ideas into impactful studies. Explore our offerings and discover how we can help you elevate your research.

Program Overview

• Foundations for SoTL Research

  • A comprehensive program offering step-by-step guidance, workshops, and resources to assist faculty in developing and executing their SoTL research projects. 
  • Features:
    • Step-by-step guidance from research design to publication.
    • Access to workshops, resources, and personalized support.
    • Flexible learning formats, including checklists, applications, and worksheets.
  • Innovative Element: Integration of AI tools and the SoTL Helper Chat Bot to enhance the research process and provide on-demand support.

• SoTL Helper AI Chatbot

  • Description: An AI-driven chat bot designed to provide on-demand guidance and support for your SoTL research questions.
  • Features:
    • Instant access to advice and resources.
    • Personalized responses to your research inquiries.
    • Support for all stages of the research process.
  • Innovative Element: A unique tool that blends technology with educational support, making research guidance accessible anytime, anywhere.

• SoTL AI Assist

  • Description: Leverage the power of AI to streamline your research process, from generating ideas to data analysis and visualization.
  • Features:
    • AI-assisted generation of research questions and topics.
    • Tools for refining research questions and identifying literature.
    • Data analysis and visualization support.
  • Innovative Element: AI cannot conduct research for you, but it can provide invaluable support, saving time and enhancing the quality of your work.

• AI in Teaching and Learning Webinar Series

  • Description: These sessions cover foundational AI tools for enhancing classroom experiences, streamlining content creation, and incorporating AI into student assessments and activities, fostering AI literacy and innovation in teaching. 
  • Innovative Element:  The program also emphasizes building AI literacy, equipping both educators and students with the skills to navigate and utilize these advanced technologies effectively.

• Educ-AI-tion Revolution 

  • Description: Explores how AI is transforming higher education by enabling personalized learning, automating assessments, creating interactive simulations, and enhancing research. 
  • Innovative Element:  Integrates AI into teaching practices, equipping educators with cutting-edge tools to improve student engagement and learning outcomes while addressing the ethical implications of AI in education.