How can educators meet the challenge of promoting academic integrity in a world with Artificial Intelligence (AI)? In this event, we'll consider how to effectively and empathetically reframe academic dishonesty so we can feel empowered to maximize AI's pedagogical potential. We'll unpack the interplay between policing, surveillance, hyper-individualism, and ableism, and discuss how these factors shape our understanding of authenticity and rigor in education. Participants will share their experiences and perspectives on implementing a revitalized framework that considers academic dishonesty as a psychological substitution so that harm to learning communities can be reduced and we can together lift up AI's potential benefits.
Facilitators:
Andrew F Lawrence
Instructional Designer, Office of Academic Innovation, PSU
Andrew is passionate about making online education better in his community by directly supporting instructors in online environments. He received his M.A. in Educational Leadership and Policy from Portland State University with a focus in Online Education. He has a deep interest in the learning outcomes of students in online learning environments. He also has a deep interest in watermelon, pockets, coffee and hiking to the hot springs. His current research explores how constructivist assumptions about technology influence pedagogical innovation in LMS platforms.
Megan McFarland
Digital Inclusion & Universal Design Coordinator, Office of Academic Innovation, PSU
Megan earned a BA in English Composition from Humboldt State University in Arcata, CA, and an M.Ed with concentrations in both Secondary Special Education and English Language Arts from Portland State University. After serving as an English Learning Specialist for Vancouver Public Schools, Megan was the director and curriculum designer for a national high school leadership education program. Most recently, she worked to build the academic branch of Portland State's Career & Communities Certificate Program for students with intellectual disabilities. She is also currently pursuing an Ed.D in Special Education Leadership & Policy at Portland State.