Technology & Trends
Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Chatbots
AI and chatbots have the potential for both innovative and challenging applications in higher education. Explore relevant teaching practices, course and assignment design considerations, and the potential for using AI and bots as learning tools.
- AI and Chatbots Teaching Considerations - TLCo-op collection of practices to discourage use of AI generation services
- AI & ChatGPT Resources - curated by WWU instructional designers, AJ Barse (ATUS) and Justina Brown (ATUS/CIIA)
- AI Detection at Western - plagiarism detection information for WWU's Canvas learning management system
- Evaluating Student Work When AI Is Suspected
- FAQs for Generative AI in Teaching, Learning, & Technology Guidelines - ATUS, WWU
- Pathways for Academic Use of AI at WW: Flowchart
Relevant AI Pages at WWU
- Academic Honesty Office/Provost
- Western Libraries
- Disability Access Center
- Teaching Handbook: Academic Integrity - CIIA & WWU resources
- What is ChatGPT, how does it work, and how is it impacting academia? -Western Today article by John Thompson, Office of University Communications
Gamification
- Gamification: 5 Effective Ways to Gamify Learning in Higher Education - Hurix Digital 3/1/23
Microlearning
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Microlearning: The “OG” or Hot New Trend? - Educause 8/2/23
Privacy & Cybersecurity
- Privacy and Cybersecurity 101 - Educause Showcase 2023
Virtual and Augmented Reality (VAR)
- Future Prospects and Considerations for AR and VR in Higher Education Academic Technology - Educause Review 4/20/23
- Immersive Learning: How Virtual and Augmented Reality Are Transforming Higher Education - eLearning Industry 6/27/23
Tech & Trends Articles & Blogs
- 14 Technology Predictions for Higher Education in 2023 - Campus Technology 1/12/23
- 2023 Higher Education Trend Watch Report - Educause 10/31/22
- 2024 Predictions: Emerging Trends in Higher Education BPPE Consulting - 12/6/23
- Digital Alchemy - tech and trend blog by AJ Barse (WWU)
- Tech Trends 2024 - Deloitte Insights 12/23