Plenary - Teaching with AI for Sustainable Instructional Practice
How can we teach with AI while keeping learning human by design? This plenary introduces the “Three Ps of Teaching with AI”: Partnership, Practice, and Principles. Drawing from Bowen and Watson’s framework in Teaching with AI and the Generative AI techniques (GAIT) project, the session explores how AI can be integrated into instructional design in ways that sustain creativity and efficiency. Partnership highlights how AI serves as a collaborator that augments human work. Practice emphasizes transparency and the importance of modelling responsible and purposeful use. Principles anchor the conversation in ethics, equity, and human values. Using the GAIT project as a case study, the session demonstrates how “mini sprints” allow educators to reduce repetitive tasks while preserving creativity and purpose. Attendees will engage in reflection and collaborative visioning to imagine sustainable, human-centred practices. By the end, participants will leave with clear strategies for applying the Three Ps in their own design contexts.
Florence Williams, Faculty Instructional Designer
Florence Williams is an experienced educator and instructional designer at the University of Central Florida. With over two decades of experience in higher education, she revolutionizes course design using research-informed practices to enhance student engagement and success. Her scholarship in instructional design promotes inclusive practices and faculty development, resulting in several highly regarded publications. Her cultural competence, gained through leading higher education curriculum development in 21 anglophone Caribbean countries, enriches her approach, guiding the creation of culturally responsive learning materials. Florence is a sought-after speaker, sharing insights on inclusive excellence in higher education. Her research focuses on innovative instructional design strategies that push the boundaries of traditional teaching methods, particularly in online and blended learning environments. When not transforming educational practices, Florence enjoys being outdoors and gardening. A lifelong learner, she continuously updates her skills, exploring emerging technologies and pedagogies to enhance her practice.
