Teaching and Learning with AI
TLT will lead the way in creating an AI-driven learning culture that enhances education, sparks innovation and improves efficiency at Penn State. Through collaboration, creativity and a commitment to ethical AI practices, we will empower our community to embrace AI confidently—shaping the future of teaching and learning with enthusiasm and purpose. Together, we’ll unlock new possibilities and build a brighter future for all.
Teaching and Learning with AI
TLT will lead the way in creating an AI-driven learning culture that enhances education, sparks innovation and improves efficiency at Penn State. Through collaboration, creativity and a commitment to ethical AI practices, we will empower our community to embrace AI confidently—shaping the future of teaching and learning with enthusiasm and purpose. Together, we’ll unlock new possibilities and build a brighter future for all.
AI Horizons
Recent AI Horizons Sessions
Faculty Opportunities
In order to transform education in positive and enduring ways, it is crucial to understand the challenges that impact our faculty’s pedagogy and also student success. Our fellowship program works with faculty to identify these challenges and explores how technology can help overcome them. These partnerships included AI-focused projects that expand the reach of impactful ideas and help shape the Penn State community’s future.
Annually, TLT grants several Faculty Engagement Awards. They focus on a specific theme that brings together sound pedagogy and digital tools that can enhance the educational experience. This year’s theme focuses on the exploration and investigation of generative AI tools. Award recipients are furnished resources to support their exploration and development. Each award includes a multi-semester, collaborative arrangement with an instructional designer and technology support staff.
The Provost Endorsement Program sets a new standard for professional development at Penn State. The AI-Enhanced Pedagogy: Exploring Generative AI as a Collaborative Partner for Teaching and Learning endorsement program aims to elevate faculty’s knowledge and ability in using generative AI for instructional purposes.
How is Gen AI impacting New Faculty?
University Resources
AI Guidelines
The AI landscape is evolving rapidly, with its capabilities constantly improving and new tools being released daily. The current parameters on using Generative AI at Penn State are described below. Note that these guidelines for AI use may change as the field progresses. Ethical considerations, regulations, and guidelines surrounding Generative AI must be regularly reviewed due to its ever-evolving nature.
AI Hub
Funded by Penn State’s Office of the Senior Vice President for Research and Institute for Computational and Data Sciences, the AI Hub is a forum for promoting AI activities to inform multiple audiences about this work, thereby energizing organization across our University community.
Nittany AI Alliance
The Nittany AI Alliance teams with industry partners to create meaningful student engagement opportunities focused on new artificial intelligence solutions, services, and outreach projects.
Microsoft Copilot
Microsoft Copilot is currently available to faculty, staff, and students as part of the University’s Microsoft contract.
Student Opportunities
This experience will introduce your class to the creative possibilities of AI through an interactive workshop. Small teams will work with text-based AI tools to design and prototype a board game. Students will receive a brief overview of AI’s role in creativity and then dive into brainstorming and game design with AI as their creative partner. Support will be provided throughout to ensure a fun and engaging learning experience.
This experience will introduce participants to the creative possibilities of generative AI by guiding them through the process of creating a virtual musical artist and a hit single. Participants will collaborate using AI tools for text, images, and audio to develop their artist’s name, album artwork, and music. Finally, participants will showcase their work, highlighting the creative synergy between AI and human imagination in modern artistry.
