Key Points Discussed

• The experiences that have led Alex to become a cautious optimist/power user of AI, a path informed by his long-standing concern over technology’s impact on student learning
• What’s happening right now at Notre Dame with respect to AI in teaching and learning, including the availability of Google Gemini to all faculty, staff, and students and an AI academy for faculty
• The case Alex would make to a skeptical colleague about AI, one that is centered around empathy, literacy—and a very practical example
• The relationship of the two AIs, artificial intelligence and academic integrity, and the results from a survey of Notre Dame students
• Resources to help instructors articulate AI policies for their courses and assignments (see “Resources Mentioned” section for links)
• Imagining next-generation assessments that push students to go beyond just creating a final product
• An example of how Alex is starting to see AI assist faculty with assessments