4.3.3: Where do you feel most confident—and least confident—about using AI? — Read

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Your AI teaching journey will evolve over time. Some areas may feel intuitive and energizing, while others remain uncertain or intimidating. Taking stock of your comfort level can help you identify where to build on strengths and where to seek support, training, or collaboration.

💪 Common Areas of Confidence

Drafting low-stakes materials (e.g., announcements, quiz questions, rubrics)
Using AI to personalize instruction or generate content quickly
Designing accessible course elements (e.g., alt text, simplified reading guides)
Supporting students with AI-enhanced brainstorming or language tools

🤔 Common Areas of Uncertainty

Ensuring academic integrity and detecting AI-generated submissions
Balancing student autonomy with ethical use of generative tools
Navigating privacy, FERPA compliance, and data policies
Evaluating new AI tools for accessibility and equity implications

📝 Reflective Prompt

What’s one area where you feel confident using AI—and what experience built that confidence?
What’s one area where you still feel unsure—and what support or resource would help you feel more equipped?

🎓 Why This Matters for Instructors

Confidence grows with clarity, curiosity, and community. By identifying both your strengths and your growth edges, you create space for intentional experimentation and ongoing learning. Reflecting on confidence is the first step toward becoming a more empowered and ethical AI-integrated educator.

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