AI Learning Trailblazer Certificate
Description of and requirements to earn these certificates listed below
Fall 2024 General Offerings
SDSU’s Academic Applications of AI (AAAI) Micro-Credential
Prepares you to apply generative AI (gAI) technology efficiently, effectively, and ethically to level up learning in the classes you teach. Online and asynchronous.
Topics covered include:
- Overview: How does gAI work?
- Ethics & Responsible Use
- What Can AI Do?
- Findings Apps
- Prompt Engineering Activities
Using AI as Your Faculty Assistant to Reimagine Course Concepts
Facilitated by Dr. Shelli Wynants
Each 30-minute synchronous Zoom session will start with the same material about accessing a couple of common Generative AI models & basic prompting tips. The live demo example will change across sessions -
Tuesday, September 17 | 1:00pm - 1:30pm
Simplify Challenging Course Concepts
Use AI for simplified explanations and everyday analogies (30-minute certificate credit)
Tuesday, October 8 | 1:00pm - 1:30pm
Diversify Course Examples
Use AI to add diversity to your existing case studies/scenarios, quiz questions, etc. (30-minute certificate credit)
Tuesday, October 22 | 1:00pm - 1:30pm
Create Quiz Questions
Use AI to generate basic and applied quiz questions on web pages, articles, & documents. (30-minute certificate credit)
Tuesday, November 5 | 1:00pm - 1:30pm
Create Images
Use AI to generate simple images to add to your Canvas page, course assignment document, PowerPoint/Google slides, etc. (30-minute certificate credit)
AI LinkedIn Learning Pathways (Online and Asynchronous)
New to LinkedIn? Read this article on how to access LinkedIn Learning with your CSUF username.
Generative AI: What is it? Understanding Ethics & Bias (LinkedIn Learning Beginner Pathway)
Explore the fundamentals of generative AI, its applications, and the ethical considerations surrounding bias in this 2.5-hour LinkedIn video series designed for staff and faculty. (2.5-hour certificate credit)
Generative AI: Using It to Amplify Aptitude Communication, and Critical Thinking (LinkedIn Learning Intermediate Pathway)
Advance your skills in generative AI with this intermediate 3-hour LinkedIn video series, designed for staff and faculty to enhance aptitude, communication, and critical thinking with AI. (3-hour certificate credit)
Writing Your AI-Ready Syllabus Policies
Taught by Leslie Bruce
- Thursday, August 15, 2024 - Sunday, August 25, 2024, 8:00am - 11:59pm
In under an hour, this asynchronous WAC LIAISONS workshop will guide faculty through adapting their syllabi academic integrity policies for the presence of AI. Policy definitions, expectations, rationale, guidance, and repercussions will be modeled and explained. (1-hour certificate credit)
Adapting Major Assignments to Reduce AI Reliance
Taught by Leslie Bruce
- Thursday, August 15, 2024 - Sunday, August 25, 2024, 8:00am - 11:59pm
Attempts to evade and detect generative AI use in coursework are never foolproof. To ensure student learning, we can adapt our assignments to better engage students. Focusing on longer assignments and projects, this asynchronous workshop introduces six strategies for reducing AI use in your favorite major assignments. (1-hour certificate credit)
Engaging AI Critically with Your Students
Taught by Leslie Bruce
- Wednesday, August 28, 2024 - Sunday, September 01, 2024, 8:00am - 11:59pm
Take this asynchronous workshop at your own pace. Learn some of the promises and perils of AI chatbots, explore ways to support critical thinking about AI in class, and draft your own in-class AI-infused activity for feedback. (1-hour certificate credit)
AI and Academia Conference
Taught by Leslie Bruce and the FDC
- Friday, February 21, 2025, 8:00am - 5:00pm
The “AI and Academia” conference will convene faculty, administrators, and staff dedicated to learning more about AI in education. Panel presentations, roundtable discussions, and a keynote speaker will explore the possibilities and challenges of generative AI on campus.
Fall 2024 STEM Offerings
Monday, October 7 | 3:30pm-4:30pm (on Zoom)
Responsible AI Use in STEM Education
Part one of a four part workshop series facilitated by Tina Austin: Teaching STEM in AI Era: What does reponsible use mean? Learn about the Top Things AI Can Do, But Shouldn’t Be Doing in the Science Classroom. For more details please see the Responsible AI Use in STEM Education flyer. (1-hour certificate credit)
Thursday, October 17 | 1:00pm-2:00pm (on Zoom)
Integrating AI into STEM Curriculum Design
Part two of a four part workshop series facilitated by Tina Austin: Should you integrate Gen AI into STEM curriculum design with the latest tools? For more details please see the Integrating AI into STEM Curriculum Design flyer. (1-hour certificate credit)
Friday, November 8 | 2:00pm-3:00pm (on Zoom)
Developing AI Literacy for STEM Faculty and Students
Part three of a four part workshop series facilitated by Tina Austin: What is AI literacy when teaching STEM? For more details please see the Devloping AI Literacy for STEM Faculty and Students flyer. (1-hour certificate credit)
Friday, November 22 | 2:00pm-3:00pm (on Zoom)
AI Tools for Data Analysis in STEM Research
Part four of a four part workshop series facilitated by Tina Austin: Through interactive exercises, participants will learn to leverage AI-driven data analysis to enhance their research, from handling large datasets to uncovering new insights in their STEM fields. For more details please see the AI Tools for Data Analysis in STEM Research flyer. (1-hour certificate credit)
Certificate Descriptions and Requirements
Level 1 - Pathfinder
For beginners who are starting their AI journey and exploring new AI territories.
- SDSU microcredential (self-enroll link)+ 2 hours of additional choices
Level 2 - Trail Seeker
For intermediate learners who are actively navigating and making progress on their AI journey.
- Pathfinder + 4 additional hours
Level 3 - Innovator
For advanced learners who are leading the way and creating new AI trails.
- Trail Seeker + 3 additional hours + Sharing an example of something they created with AI and a brief description of how they are using it in teaching or interacting with Titans