Open Voices, Just Choices Speaker Series
Liza Long and Reed Hepler: Integrating Generative AI into OER
Teaching and Learning 2.0: Integrating Generative AI into Open Educational Resources
Discover the future of education with our hands-on workshop on integrating generative AI into higher education. This workshop is designed for educators eager to explore innovative ways to enhance teaching and learning through the use of generative AI tools. We will explore practical use cases, engage in learning activities, and collaborate with peers as we investigate AI’s potential to create more interactive, personalized, and effective educational experiences in college classrooms. Whether you’re an AI novice or a tech-savvy instructor, this workshop will equip you with the knowledge and inspiration to transform your classroom for the digital age.
About the Speakers
Liza Long
Associate Professor, English (she/her), College of Western Idaho
Liza Long, Ed.D. is an associate professor of English at the College of Western Idaho. In 2023, she used generative AI to co-write Critical Worlds, a literary analysis textbook, and is currently working on Cyborgs and Centaurs: Academic Writing in the Age of Artificial Intelligence. Liza shares her experiences writing and teaching with generative AI on her Substack, Artisanal Intelligence. She hopes robots won’t replace us.
Reed Hepler
Digital Initiatives and OER Librarian, College of Southern Idaho
Reed Hepler is a digital initiatives librarian, instructional designer, artificial intelligence practitioner and consultant, and M.Ed. student at Idaho State University in the Instructional Design and Technology program. He has worked at nonprofits, corporations, and educational institutions encouraging information literacy and effective education. Reed’s views and projects can be seen on his LinkedIn page or his blog, CollaborAItion, on Substack. Contact him at reed.hepler@gmail.com for more information.
Recording, Transcript, and Slide Deck
Access Liza and Reed’s Slide Deck
Links Shared
Copyright and Artificial Intelligence. US Copyright Office.
Bastani, H., et al. (2024). Generative AI Can Harm Learning. The Wharton School Research Paper.
Branch, N. and Tarnoff, M. (2024). “SCU Community Read 2024-25 – Unmasking AI.” Santa Clara University 2024-25 Community Read Program. [library guide]
Curry, J.H., Jackson, S.R. & Morin, H. (2022). It’s Not Just the HOW, But Also the WHO: The TCoP Model of Technology Integration. TechTrends 66, 980–987.
Hepler, R. (2023). Claude’s Constitution. Anthropic.
Hepler, R. (2024). Custom AI Models: Building Practical AI Tools for Personal and Professional Productivity
A Learning Revolution “AI Deep Dive” Workshop
Hepler, R. (2024). CollaborAItion.
- Artificial Agency: Characters, Friends, and Social Trends.
- Navigating Artificial Intelligence, Copyright, and Fair Use.
Long, L. Cyborgs and Centaurs: Academic Writing in the Age of Generative Artificial Intelligence
Long, L. (2024). Critical Worlds: A Targeted Introduction to Literary Analysis.
Mollick, E. (2024). Co-Intelligence: Living and Working with AI.
Shupe, E.R. (2024). Don’t Let The Copyright Fight Take Away My Ability To Create. Tech Policy Press.
Trust, T. GenAI & Ethics: Investigating ChatGPT, Gemini, & Copilot. [presentation]
Wiley, D. (2024). Why Open Education will become Generative AI. University of Regina’s Centre for Teaching and Learning.
Tools
- Hepler, R. Artificial Agency: the Notebook LM Version. CollaborAItion
- Long, L. What If I Could Create a Podcast about Deconstruction in Minutes? Artisanal Intelligence.
Hepler, R. CollaborAItion [substack]
- Instructional Design Assistant Chat GPT
- Savoy GPT
- Book Finder GPT.
- Search Query Optimizer GPT.
- Contemporary Music Anlyzer.
- Future Choice Multiverse Navigator
Hepler, R. and Horalek, D. (2023). Introduction to Library and Information Science
Ithaka SR Generative AI Product Tracker [Google Sheet].
Long, L. Lesson that can walk students through your AI syllabus policy
Long, L. Survey of AI Interest and Experience [Google Form]
Long, L. and Bond, C. When Can I Use AI in this Course? [H5P]
Strem, H., et al. Guide to Teaching and Learning with Artificial Intelligence.
Long, L. and Hepler, R. Teaching and Learning 2.0: Integrating Generative AI into Open Educational Resources, in Open Voices, Just Choices: OER for Social Justice Faculty Handbook. CC BY 4.0.
