Quick Study Series

Introduction to Generative AI

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Duration

1-2 hours

Enrollment Fee

$179.00

Course Content

1 Quick Study Course

Delivery

100% Online
Self-Paced

Part of Learning Lab

All Quick Study Courses

Overview

This Quick Study is a great starting point before diving into the other Quick Study courses in the AI series! In this introduction, you will explore the basics of GenAI, including the key context and terminology, challenges, and benefits of this emerging field.

Course Content

This course equips you with a solid understanding of GenAI's context and key terms, challenges, and its benefits in education.
Learning Objectives:
  • Explore the context and terminology of Generative AI (GenAI) 
  • Recognize challenges associated with using GenAI in education 
  • Identify the benefits of leveraging GenAI in education

This Quick Study Course Includes:

Learning content developed in collaboration with subject matter experts

Well-defined learning objectives with aligned activities

Implementation videos showcasing best practices

Opportunities for self-reflection

Downloadable implementation guides

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Enrollment Information

Course Information

This series is self-paced and can be started any time after purchase.

Access to the course content is available for 30 days after the course is purchased.

Technical Requirements

A supported web browser and active internet connection.

ACUE Learning Lab subscribers get access to the entire ACUE Quick Study library for a full year for just $349. 

Meet the Expert(s) Behind Your Learning Journey

Gianmarc Grazioli, PhD

Assistant Professor of Computational Chemistry
San José State University

Stephanie Speicher, PhD

Digital Fluency Faculty in Residence
Weber State University

Rebecca Beck

ESL Professor
Irvine Valley College

Michelle D. Miller, PhD

Author and Professor, Psychological Sciences
Northern Arizona University

Andrew Maynard, PhD

Professor, School for the Future of Innovation in Society
Arizona State University

Flower Darby

Author and Associate Director, Teaching for Learning Center
University of Missouri

José Antonio Bowen, PhD

Author and Senior Fellow
Association of American Colleges & Universities

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Frequently Asked Questions

There is no set order to take open enrollment courses. Each course description includes module titles that may help you determine which one is of most interest to you at this time.

All of our courses except one are structured such that you engage with the course content, identify a practice, implement this practice with your current students, and then reflect upon the student impact of the new or modified practice selected.

Designing Learner-Centered and Equitable Courses is the exception. It is focused on working with your course documents, applying the concepts learned in the modules to those documents, and reflecting on the process and the impact on student success in your course. You may find it beneficial to take this course after the others so that you can take the knowledge from the modules in the other courses and apply it as you work on developing outcomes and assessments.

If you are considering any of the AI Quick Study courses, there is a quiz you can take that may help you decide which Quick Study to take first.

Courses are delivered online through ACUE’s customized instance of Instructure’s Canvas Learning Management System. Course-takers also attend a 1.25-hour synchronous virtual facilitated course launch on the course start date conducted via the Zoom videoconferencing platform.

Quick Study courses are brief, self-paced learning experiences that can be started at any time after purchase.

Course-takers tell us it takes approximately 2–3 hours to successfully complete each module. This typical time commitment includes time to review module content, engage in online discussions with colleagues, plan and implement a practice, and complete a written reflection. Most open enrollment courses contain six or seven modules that will collectively require 12–18 hours to complete over a 6–8 week period. You will be given 8 weeks to complete the course and, upon completion, maintain login access to course materials for 1 year. 

The Fostering a Culture of Belonging course contains four modules, and the estimated time to completion is 2-3 hours per week (4-6 hours per module) over an 8-week period. This course opens a new module every 2 weeks. 

The Quick Study courses take between 1- 2 hours each.

To earn the Effective Teaching Practice Framework Certification, you must complete four courses: Creating an Inclusive and Supportive Learning Environment, Promoting Active Learning, Inspiring Inquiry and Preparing Lifelong Learners, and Designing Learner-Centered and Equitable Courses. You may take courses from our Effective Teaching Practices (geared primarily for those teaching in person), our Effective Online Teaching Practices (geared for those teaching online), or a combination of both modalities.

To earn the Advanced Certification in Effective Teaching Practice Framework, you must complete the three additional courses, such that all seven courses in the Effective Teaching Practices and Effective Online Teaching Practices have been completed. 

The Fostering a Culture of Belonging course is a deeper dive into inclusive practices. Participants will earn a course badge upon completion, but this course does not apply toward the full ACUE Certification or Advanced Certification in the Effective Teaching Practices Framework.

Quick Study courses do not count toward the Effective Teaching Practice Framework certification.

To satisfy module requirements and earn a badge, course-takers submit a reflection aligned to a rubric that will be shared with you. Each course requires four to seven reflections to earn the course badge. Each reflection is scored by a National Reader assigned to your cohort. Successful completion of all assignments is required to complete the course. 

The Quick Study courses are not graded.

Frequently Asked Questions

ACUE’s self-paced Quick Study Courses are relevant to educators across all disciplines teaching at all types of institutions. Course enrollment is subject to the ACUE Terms and Conditions. If you’re not sure these courses are for you, please email courses@acue.org to discuss your situation. 

It takes approximately 1–2 hours to successfully complete a Quick Study course. This includes time to view videos from experts, instructors, and students, as well as engage with interactive features like self-check exercises, reflective questions, and more. 

Institutions may register a group of faculty in ACUE’s self-paced Quick Study Courses by contacting the program director at courses@acue.org. Institutions that enroll learners in ACUE’s Quick Study Courses are subject to the cancellation policy listed in our enrollment policy page. 

Faculty groups should consider ACUE’s self-paced offerings for Institutions, which are available through a Learning Lab membership. Contact us for details and package pricing. 

You will have access to each individual Quick Study Course for 30 days. Access begins from the date of purchase. Learners are encouraged to download and implement practices reviewed in the self-paced Quick Study Course.   

Upon purchase, you will receive an email with information on how to access courses through “My Dashboard” on learn.acue.org. Initially, you will be required to set up an account. 

If you’ve taken previous ACUE Certification courses using Canvas, this learn.acue.org account that houses ACUE’s Quick Study Courses is separate. 

Please review our enrollment policy page for details on managing your enrollment.  

No, you do not need to be actively teaching to enroll in Quick Study Courses. 

Quick Study Courses do not stack to the Effective Teaching Practice Framework Certification or Advanced Certification. 

Yes, you may concurrently engage with as many Quick Study Courses as you have access to. Consider purchasing the Learning Lab instead of individual courses. It provides access to more courses for a longer period of time.  

You will receive a badge for each Quick Study Course completed. 

Discounted pricing is available when purchasing the Learning Lab, which includes all Quick Study courses and provides access for 1 year. 

Technical assistance is available by emailing support@acue.org. For additional information about course accessibility, please review our Statement of Accessibility 

Yes, Quick Study Courses are available to international learners. ACUE Quick Study Courses include videos presented and supported in English. 

ACUE Quick Study Courses include videos presented and supported in English. To get the most out of your experience, proficiency in written and spoken English is essential. 

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