Generative AI Workshop Spring Series 2026
All sessions are hybrid – In person at TILT 104 and online via MS Teams. Please enroll via the Bridge links below the session details.
Beyond the Prompt: Leveling Up AI in Your Classroom
Explore the new tools and workflows available to the CSU community in this hands-on workshop. We’ll examine basic chat-based interactions and introduce agent development. Participants will gain practical skills in leveraging Microsoft Copilot (integrated with Office 365) and CSU’s custom platform, CSU GPT . This is an orientation to introducing an AI component in your course and communicating expectations with your students.
Presenter: Chris Geanious, Senior Instructional Designer, TILT
Date: January 27, 2026 | 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm
Location: TILT 104 and MS Teams
Bridge link: https://csutraining.bridgeapp.com/learner/training/11949424/sessions/10796/enroll
AI and Information Literacy: Supporting Student Research and Critical Thinking
As AI tools become more prevalent, they are having greater impacts on the information and research landscape. This presentation will discuss possible uses of Large Language Models in the research process, including examples of research-related outputs generated by CSU-GPT and other LLMs. We will examine LLM content and discuss the implications for the information landscape that students are navigating. We will also discuss the evolving role of information evaluation, and the skills and strategies students will need to critically evaluate and engage with AI-generated content.
Presenter: Kristy Nowak, First-Year Experience and Student Success Librarian
Date: February 3, 2026 | 11:00 am – 12:00 pm
Location: TILT 104 and MS Teams
Bridge link: https://csutraining.bridgeapp.com/learner/training/5c19591e/sessions/10797/enroll
A Dialogue Centering Student Perspectives on Generative AI and Academic Writing
Designed as a genuine dialogue between facilitators and attendees, this session highlights what CSU writing program administrators are hearing from students across multiple composition courses and from faculty across the disciplines. Facilitators will share quotes, themes, and advice from their students about Generative AI from functional, critical, and rhetorical perspectives and engage the audience in a dialogue on how to center students’ perspectives when designing writing assignments, facilitating classroom conversations, developing policy, and teaching AI literacy. The goal of this session is to listen to students’ input and consider how students’ voices might inform curriculum and pedagogy.
Presenters: Kelly Bradbury, Director of gtPathways Writing Integration, Dr. Genesea Carter, Associate Director of the University Composition Program, Dr. Aly Welker, English Department Online Coordinator and Assistant Director of Upper-Division Composition
Date: February 5, 2026 | 3:30 pm – 4:30 pm
Location: TILT 104 and MS Teams
Bridge link: https://csutraining.bridgeapp.com/learner/training/775e2ffa/sessions/10798/enroll
Unpacking the AI 'Black Box': What does it mean to be AI literate?
As interaction with AI becomes unavoidable, the ability to make informed decisions about how and when to utilize AI tools is becoming the new digital divide. This session unpacks five essential components for AI literacy: technical knowledge, ethical awareness, critical thinking, practical skills, and societal impact. Walk away with a checklist of the essential skills you’ll need to develop for effective and responsible AI engagement.
Presenter: Rachelle Ramer, Morgan Library
Date: February 10, 2026 | 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm
Location: TILT 104 and MS Teams
Bridge link: https://csutraining.bridgeapp.com/learner/training/e34a385a/sessions/10799/enroll
Using AI for Accessibility: Tips and Tricks for Making Accessible Content with AI
Join us for an introduction to AI prompt making for accessibility and practical use-cases to help improve the accessibility of your courses.
Presenter: Andy Swanson, Accessibility Specialist, TILT
Date: February 23, 2026 | 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm
Location: TILT 104 and MS Teams
Designing Writing Assignments in the Age of Generative AI
The presentation will cover a quick historical contextualization of the issue followed by some best practices for curriculum design that is responsive to an AI context. I will include a sample assignment that has been re-imagined in the age of AI and include some resources for teaching with AI on radar.
Presenter: Edward Lessor, Master Lecturer in the Department of English
Date: March 5, 2026 | 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm
Location: TILT 104 and MS Teams
Bridge link: https://csutraining.bridgeapp.com/learner/training/7a516dd0/sessions/10800/enroll
Aggie Innovation Station - Explore CSU-GPT
The Aggie Innovation Station is an interactive session that invites faculty and staff to explore the practical uses of CSU-GPT in teaching and learning. Participants will engage in hands-on exploration of CSU-GPT. The session will also include collaborative brainstorming to identify innovative ways the tool can enhance student engagement and instructional quality, particularly in online environments. Attendees will have the opportunity to connect with colleagues, share experiences, and contribute to a collective resource that showcases creative and effective applications of CSU-GPT in higher education. A computer is needed to fully participate in this interactive session.
Presenters: Margaret Weisenbach, Jilynda Brown, and Andrea Fitzsimmons
Date: March 11, 2026 | 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm
Location: TILT 104 and MS Teams
Bridge link: https://csutraining.bridgeapp.com/learner/training/8e7da68d/sessions/10801/enroll
Creating Student Support Agents in CSU-GPT
In this presentation, we will walk through creating an agent in CSU-GPT to answer student questions about course policies, grading, due dates, and other course-related topics. AI agents can be shared with students and used to answer course-related questions 24/7! The presentation will cover writing agent instructions, uploading content for the agent to reference, establishing agent parameters, and sharing the agent with your students. This presentation will be a workshop, so come prepared with a syllabus, course schedule, and other course materials.
Presenter: Aaron Bauer, Instructional Designer, Ext Learning
Date: March 19, 2026 | 11:00 am – 12:00 pm
Location: TILT 104 and MS Teams
Bridge link: https://csutraining.bridgeapp.com/learner/training/bca82f07/sessions/10802/enroll
Not Just Answers: AI as a Thinking Partner in STEM
Discover how AI can impact teaching and learning by acting as a guide rather than a shortcut. In this session, we’ll explore practical strategies for using AI agents to create dynamic learning content, generate classroom examples, and provide students with personalized support as they work through challenging concepts—without simply giving away solutions. Learn how to design AI-driven assistance that fosters critical thinking, problem-solving, and engagement in your courses.
Presenter: Stan Kruse, Learning Analytics Manager, TILT
Date: April 1, 2026 | 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm
Location: TILT 104 and MS Teams
Bridge link: https://csutraining.bridgeapp.com/learner/training/126a428b/sessions/10803/enroll
Walking the AI Talk: Lessons from a Marketer Turned Adjunct
This session explores key insights from teaching a marketing course with full AI integration—from curriculum design to TA and capstone project chatbots, and, of course required student AI use. At the heart of the course is Design Thinking, which served as the foundational framework—a human-centered approach to solving unmet needs and driving innovation. To “walk the talk,” I applied this mindset throughout the Product Design (MKT364) class. While not everything worked perfectly, the goal was to mirror real-world AI adoption and show how empathy-driven research, rapid learning, and curious experimentation can lead to better outcomes. Ultimately, the experience demonstrated to students that embracing AI thoughtfully isn’t just a trend—it’s a way to innovate responsibly and improve results.
Presenter: Raul Galang, Department of Marketing
Date: April 10, 2026 | 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm
Location: TILT 104 and MS Teams
Bridge link: https://csutraining.bridgeapp.com/learner/training/7ec1a102/sessions/10804/enroll
Building AI Teaching Assistants in NebulaOne/CSU-GPT
Explore how to design and deploy course-specific AI agents that act as tutors, syllabus guides, or off-hours teaching assistants. This session will walk through examples built in NebulaOne/CSU-GPT and offer practical steps for creating your own classroom support agents.
Presenter: David Edwards, Director Web Services
Date: April 20, 2026 | 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm
Location: TILT 104 and MS Teams
Bridge link: https://csutraining.bridgeapp.com/learner/training/ef776beb/sessions/10805/enroll
AI as an Ally: Using AI to Enhance Learning and Assessment
Rick will share course design strategies that empower students to use AI responsibly to deepen understanding, while enabling faculty to build innovative online learning tools. The talk also highlights emerging autograding frameworks that streamline feedback and reduce grading workloads.
Presenter: Rick Perry, Senior Instructor, Health and Exercise Science
Date: April 21, 2026 | 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm
Location: TILT 104 and MS Teams
Bridge link: https://csutraining.bridgeapp.com/learner/training/7f53fcea/sessions/10806/enroll