Summer of AI
The Center for Innovation in Teaching & Learning (CITL) along with campus partners from The University Library, Technology Services, NCSA, ATLAS and The Siebel Center for Design will host the Summer of AI at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. Throughout this summer-long series faculty and staff will have the opportunity to participate in hands-on workshops, guest talks, and conversations on how AI impacts the future of teaching and learning.
Tuesday, June 10, 2025
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Generative AI has brought a serious problem to education. Speaking colloquially, the “cheating” now possible produces an obvious reduction in learning. Working towards a solution, I will demonstrate CyberScholar, offering learners full AI support while tracking negative and positive effects in their learning.
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AristAI offers an AI Tutor that provides 24/7 personalized academic support and an Accessibility Tool that instantly scans and fixes LMS, document, and video content—helping educators enhance student learning and meet ADA and WCAG compliance with minimal IT effort.
Wednesday, June 11, 2025
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This session will focus on the ease of creating custom AI agents using ChatGPT and Copilot. Attendees will first explore existing custom AI agents and then learn how to easily create their own specialized agent.
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No registration required, just stop by Armory room 156 or visit us in the dedicated Summer of AI Zoom room.
Thursday, June 12, 2025
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In this interactive session, we’ll explore the expanding landscape of AI learning resources, from “free” webinars and online courses to seminar offerings from organizations like EDUCAUSE and other entities. Whether you're just beginning your AI journey or looking to deepen your expertise, you'll discover options that suit your learning style, goals, and budget.