Submitted by: Stacy O’Brien, sobrien4@uca.edu on 08/03/2026
Teaching with AI Mini-Conference: Fostering AI Literacy in Faculty & Students
What does AI literacy really mean for you and your students? Join colleagues from across campus for a full day of hands-on exploration, honest conversation, and practical takeaways you can bring straight into your classroom.
This is a working session designed by and for faculty navigating AI’s growing role in higher education. Come ready to dig in, ask hard questions, and leave with real tools.
Together, we’ll:
Define AI literacy and what it actually means for you and your students
Unpack the key AI competencies faculty and learners need going forward
Stress-test your own assignments against today’s AI capabilities
Speed-date with a lineup of AI tools to find what fits your teaching style
Tackle your role in shaping responsible student AI use
Explore emerging strategies and innovations in AI-literate instruction
Expect candid discussion, plenty of collaboration, and a room full of faculty wrestling with the same questions you are.
📅 Date: Tuesday, August 11th
🕣 Time: 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM
📍 Location: Brewer-Hegeman Conference Center
🍽️ Breakfast, lunch, and snacks provided
Don’t miss this chance to build the confidence and skills to lead students through an AI-shaped world.
