Online FDP: AI for Teaching Methodology

Organized by LearnToUpgrade

Duration: 6 Days | 6 Hours Mode: Online Live Sessions Fee: ₹2,124 per faculty member Target Audience: College faculty, Assistant Professors, HODs, Academic Coordinators, and Research Supervisors from Life Sciences, Biotechnology, Pharmacy, Chemistry, and Allied Health Sciences.

Programme Objective: To empower faculty members with practical AI skills to improve teaching methodology, lesson planning, student engagement, assessment, and academic productivity.

Day 1: Introduction to AI in Education

Fundamentals of Artificial Intelligence and Generative AI.

Introduction to ChatGPT, Google Gemini, and Microsoft Copilot.

Applications and limitations of AI in higher education.

Responsible AI use, ethics, and academic integrity.

Practical: Create an AI-assisted teaching plan.

Day 2: AI-Powered Lesson Planning and Content Development

Preparing lesson plans aligned with learning outcomes.

Generating lecture notes, presentations, and worksheets using AI.

Developing case studies and subject-specific learning materials.

Creating educational examples for complex concepts.

Practical: Develop a lesson plan and lecture presentation using AI.

Day 3: AI for Student Engagement and Active Learning

AI-based personalized learning strategies.

Flipped classroom and problem-based learning methodologies.

Creating interactive quizzes, classroom activities, and discussions.

Using AI to simplify complex scientific concepts.

Practical: Develop an interactive classroom activity and quiz.

Day 4: AI for Assessment and Evaluation

Creating question banks using AI.

Developing questions based on Bloom's Taxonomy.

Designing assignments, rubrics, and evaluation criteria.

Providing personalized feedback to students.

Academic integrity, plagiarism risks, and responsible AI-assisted assessment.

Practical: Create a question bank and assessment rubric.

Day 5: AI Applications in Life Sciences, Biotechnology, and Pharmacy

AI-assisted teaching of complex scientific topics.

Creating scientific case studies, diagrams, and educational infographics.

AI applications in biotechnology, pharmacology, microbiology, and healthcare.

Using AI to support laboratory preparation and research mentoring.

Practical: Develop a subject-specific AI-enhanced teaching resource.

Day 6: AI Integration Project and Teaching Innovation

Designing an AI-enabled teaching workflow.

Integrating AI tools into everyday teaching practices.

Student privacy, verification of AI-generated information, and ethical considerations.

Presentation of faculty mini-projects.

Feedback and evaluation.

Practical: Present an AI-assisted lesson plan with teaching resources and assessment activities.

AI Tools Covered

ChatGPT

Google Gemini

Microsoft Copilot

Canva AI

Google NotebookLM

Assessment and Evaluation

AI-based lesson plan: 20 marks

Presentation or learning resource: 20 marks

Question bank and assessment rubric: 20 marks

Subject-specific teaching innovation project: 30 marks

Participation and discussion: 10 marks

Total: 100 Marks

Learning Outcomes

By the end of the programme, faculty members will be able to:

Integrate AI tools into teaching and academic preparation.

Develop AI-assisted lesson plans and presentations.

Create interactive learning activities and assessments.

Use AI to support student engagement and personalized learning.

Apply AI responsibly while maintaining academic integrity.

Develop innovative teaching resources relevant to their subjects.

Certification

Participants who fulfil the prescribed attendance and assessment requirements will receive a LearnToUpgrade Certificate of Completion.

Programme Fee: ₹2,124 per participant.

LearnToUpgrade invites colleges and universities to participate in this practical Faculty Development Programme to enhance teaching effectiveness through Artificial Intelligence.