Derek Hunt

Jun 10

#UofT Faculty - new resources for your students in GenAI Literacy, integrates into your Quercus course. https://ocw.utoronto.ca/innovation-projects/genai-literacy-course-modules/ The University of Toronto has released a set of open educational resources to help instructors integrate Generative A...Read more

#UofT Faculty - new resources for your students in GenAI Literacy, integrates into your Quercus course. https://ocw.utoronto.ca/innovation-projects/genai-literacy-course-modules/ The University of Toronto has released a set of open educational resources to help instructors integrate Generative AI (GenAI) literacy into their courses. Developed through the GenAI Literacy Course Modules initiative and supported by the Office of the Vice-Provost, Innovations in Undergraduate Education, these flexible, customizable resources are available in multiple formats, including modules for Quercus import, downloadable files, and a standalone website. They are designed to support a range of teaching goals—from introducing GenAI concepts to fostering critical discussion.

May 1

"Ultimately, equity can’t be achieved through good intentions and inclusive practices alone. Rather, it also requires that struggling students build the knowledge and skills they need to catch up. That takes explicit teaching, feedback, and practice. If we’re serious about equity, we have to be seri...Read more

"Ultimately, equity can’t be achieved through good intentions and inclusive practices alone. Rather, it also requires that struggling students build the knowledge and skills they need to catch up. That takes explicit teaching, feedback, and practice. If we’re serious about equity, we have to be serious about learning." https://scienceoflearning.substack.com/p/teaching-for-more-equitable-outcomes

Apr 24

CTSI resource: Proactive strategies to address unauthorized GenAI use: - Foster academic honesty through thoughtful course design - Educate students on proper attribution and original thinking - Recognize and address potential cases of academic misconduct https://teaching.utoronto.ca/teaching-uoft...Read more

CTSI resource: Proactive strategies to address unauthorized GenAI use: - Foster academic honesty through thoughtful course design - Educate students on proper attribution and original thinking - Recognize and address potential cases of academic misconduct https://teaching.utoronto.ca/teaching-uoft-genai/teaching-tips/#academic-integrity

Apr 15

Supporting Students’ Effective Prompting Strategies. Microsoft Copilot (in #UofT Protected Mode) can serve as a valuable generative AI study aid for U of T students, especially with effective prompting. Structured prompting strategies not only improve AI output quality, but also actively reinforce l...Read more

Supporting Students’ Effective Prompting Strategies. Microsoft Copilot (in #UofT Protected Mode) can serve as a valuable generative AI study aid for U of T students, especially with effective prompting. Structured prompting strategies not only improve AI output quality, but also actively reinforce learning by guiding students to articulate their needs clearly and think critically. CTSI’s Effective Prompting Strategies resource is grounded in evidence-based learning science principles and designed to help students structure AI interactions that both enhance knowledge retention and foster critical thinking. Sample prompts focus on: - Initial Assessment Questions: Identify Topics and Knowledge Gaps - Clarification and Problem-Solving Questions: Address Knowledge Gaps - Application and Analysis Questions: Integrate and Reinforce Knowledge - Critical thinking and Synthesis Questions: Deepen Comprehension - Progress Check Questions: Plan your Next Steps https://teaching.utoronto.ca/teaching-uoft-genai/teaching-tips/effective-prompting-strategies/

Apr 7

State of AI in 10 Charts (from Stanford's 2025 AI Index Report) https://hai.stanford.edu/news/ai-index-2025-state-of-ai-in-10-charts Smaller Models Get Better Models Become Cheaper to Use China’s Models Catch Up A Jump in Problematic AI The Rise of More Useful Agents Sky-High AI Investment AI...Read more

State of AI in 10 Charts (from Stanford's 2025 AI Index Report) https://hai.stanford.edu/news/ai-index-2025-state-of-ai-in-10-charts Smaller Models Get Better Models Become Cheaper to Use China’s Models Catch Up A Jump in Problematic AI The Rise of More Useful Agents Sky-High AI Investment AI Goes Corporate Health AI Floods the FDA In USA, Regulation Moves to the States Asia Shows more AI Optimism