The Center for Innovation in Teaching & Learning (CITL) is hosting generative artificial intelligence (AI) events at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. Throughout the AI Horizon series at CITL faculty and staff will have the opportunity to participate in hands-on workshops, guest talks, and conversations on how GenAI impacts the future of education and beyond. Make sure you subscribe to our monthly AI Horizons newsletter. 

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Thursday, October 1, 2026

  • Recent Developments of AI Related Copyright Lawsuits

    Time
    2:00 - 3:00 pm

    Since the last time we discussed the AI related copyright lawsuits, a few more cases have been decided by district courts. We will conduct an overview on these recent developments, and see if we can identify some trends.

Friday, October 16, 2026

  • From AI Conversations to Real-World Speaking Skills: Gen AI Roleplay Educative Game to Learn French

    Time
    2:00 - 3:00 pm
    Location
    Armory room 172 and online via Zoom

    This presentation will introduce NautilIA, an interactive generative-AI roleplay game build through Google AI Studio designed to support French language learning through immersive, voice-based interaction. The presentation will first showcase the platform and its main features, then discuss how NautilIA was integrated into a French as a Foreign Language course.

Thursday, October 22, 2026

  • AI and Sustainability (Panel Discussion)

    Time
    10:00 - 11:00 am

    The three esteemed panelists will deliver lightning-round presentations centered around the topic of "AI and Sustainability." The three presentations will be followed by a moderated Q & A. The topics will include, but not be limited to: sustainable farming with AI; AI/data centers and water consumption; planetary boundaries and use of AI, environmental economics, and more.

Friday, October 23, 2026

  • Writing with Word vs. ChatGPT: Differences in Processes and Learning

    Time
    1:00 - 2:00 pm
    Location
    Armory room 172 and online via Zoom

    Dr. Cromley will present on two studies comparing writing with Word vs. ChatGPT. Data were collected on during-reading and during-writing processes, essay scores, and learning posttests. The results of these studies will be presented and examined with a critical eye.

Thursday, December 3, 2026

  • Using AI as a Tool, Not a Shortcut: AI Integration in RST 460's Event Planning Process

    Time
    10:00 - 11:00 am
    Location
    Armory room 172 and online via Zoom

    In this presentation prof. Agate will share how the assignments in RST 460 are structured and the reasoning behind the design, and will also share some preliminary data about students’ experience with the AI integration into the event planning process: what they are finding useful, confusing, or surprising.