Schedule
2024
Wednesday, October 30th
9:30 AM

Welcoming Remarks

Faculty Professional Development Committee, Governors State University
Cheryl Green, Governors State University
Josh Sopiarz, Governors State University

Engbretson Hall

9:30 AM - 9:50 AM
10:00 AM

AI in Education: Addressing the Growing Divide and Ensuring Equity in the Digital Age

Rich P. Manprisio, Governors State University
Mohammed Salam, Governors State University
Angela Thompson, Governors State University

Engbretson Hall

10:00 AM - 10:40 AM

Enhancing Bilingual and Bidialectal Language Assessment through AI

Sara Jozwik, Governors State University
Camille O'Quin, Governors State University
Steven Sharp, Governors State University

D24060

10:00 AM - 10:40 AM
10:50 AM

Evidence-based Teaching and Research in AI

Junyao Yang, Governors State University

Engbretson Hall

10:50 AM - 11:30 AM

Neu4Physics: Neural Networks for Physics

Hemanth Gudaparthi, Governors State University

D34060

10:50 AM - 11:30 AM
11:40 AM

AI and Content Analysis of Children’s Books about the Refugee Experience

Dr. Lisa Pennington, Governors State University

D34060

11:40 AM - 12:20 PM

Revolutionizing Course Design with AI: A Path to Inclusive and Evidence-Based Teaching

Erica Ceka, Governors State University
Jan Figa, Governors State University

Engbretson Hall

11:40 AM - 12:20 PM
1:00 PM

Empowering Independent Filmmakers with Generative AI

Ryan Park, Governors State University

Engbretson Hall

1:00 PM - 1:40 PM

Transforming Libraries through AI and Project-Based Learning: Evidence-Based Approach to Innovation and Inclusion

Robert Garcia, Governors State University
Jan Figa, Governors State University

D34060

1:00 PM - 1:40 PM
1:50 PM

A Qualitative Exploration of Nonexpert Teachers' Interactions with ChatGPT

Katherine Carl, Governors State University
Christopher A. Dignam, Governors State University

D34060

1:50 PM - 2:30 PM

Using Cyber Social Research to Create an Effective AI Exercise

Mary Lanigan, Governors State University

Engbretson Hall

1:50 PM - 2:30 PM
2:40 PM

AI and DEI: Connecting the Pieces

Nikki LaGrone, Governors State University
Scott Thesen, Governors State University
Judith Keigher, Governors State University

D34050

2:40 PM - 3:20 PM

AI-Powered Teaching and Learning: Advancing DEI in Education

Alex Liu, Governors State University

Engbretson Hall

2:40 PM - 3:20 PM

Assessing Student Attitudes Toward the Use of Generative AI in Assessment

Erica Ceka, Governors State University
Frankline Muthomi, Portland State University

D34060

2:40 PM - 3:20 PM

Flipped or Flopped? Using Generative AI to Create a More Inclusive Classroom

Melissa Plakke, Governors State University

Virtual

2:40 PM - 3:20 PM