Course Overview

1. Navigating this Book

Welcome to the BCcampus FLO MicroCourse on "An Introduction to the GenAI in Teaching and Learning Toolkit"

To clearly convey the course's content and your expected learning journey, we have developed an online resource resembling a book, composed of linked webpages we refer to as "chapters."

For easy navigation through this digital book, you have several options. You may use the Table of Contents, situated at the top right, to directly access specific sections. Additionally, every page features forward and back arrows at both the top and bottom, allowing you to seamlessly move through the material.

2. Course Description

This one-week FLO MicroCourse is designed to support educators develop the knowledge and skills needed to ethically integrate generative AI tools into their teaching practices. Participants will be introduced to BCcampus’ GenAI in Teaching and Learning Toolkit and will explore practical applications, ethical considerations, and pedagogical implications that align with their core values. Aimed at beginners and those hesitant about AI, this course provides a supportive space for reflection and informed implementation.

3. Learning Objectives

By the end of the course, participants will be able to:

• Define GenAI and articulate its potential impact and challenges in educational settings
• Experiment with some GenAI tools through guided, hands-on activities
• Explore practical strategies to integrate GenAI into teaching practices while also upholding academic integrity and fostering an inclusive learning environment
• Identify and reflect on collective, practical steps to address concerns related to GenAI in education

4. Modules

This course is structured into five daily modules, each designed to support educators in understanding and integrating generative AI (GenAI) tools within their teaching practices. Through hands-on exploration, reflection, and peer engagement, participants will build confidence and develop practical strategies for using GenAI in thoughtful and ethical ways.

Day 1: Getting to Know Each Other and the Toolkit
On the first day, participants will connect with one another and begin exploring the GenAI Toolkit. The focus is on building a shared understanding of what GenAI is and how it might fit into teaching and learning in higher education. Activities include introducing yourself, sharing your goals, and discussing your hopes and concerns around using GenAI in your teaching.

Day 2: It’s Time to Play with Some GenAI Tools
This day is all about trying out GenAI tools and getting comfortable with using prompts. Participants will experiment with tools, share their experiences, and explore ways these technologies can support learning. A key focus will be learning how to craft effective prompts and starting to co-create a shared collection of helpful examples and resources.

Day 3: Discussing Academic Integrity and GenAI
Participants will look closely at how GenAI connects to academic integrity. The module offers resources and discussion prompts that help educators think through the ethical use of AI, the challenges it may bring, and how to guide students in using these tools responsibly.

Day 4: Integrating GenAI into Your Teaching Practices
This module focuses on designing learning experiences that make thoughtful and intentional use of GenAI. Participants will explore ways to bring AI into their teaching while keeping student creativity, critical thinking, and inclusion at the center. Discussions will highlight practical strategies and real-world classroom ideas.

Day 5: Responding to GenAI Uglies and Flourishing Forward
On the final day, participants reflect on the risks, tensions, and big questions surrounding GenAI in education. Together, they’ll consider how to respond to challenges and imagine what meaningful, responsible AI use could look like in the future. The course wraps up with space to share remaining questions and small commitments moving forward.

5. Estimated Time Commitment

The course activities are planned from Monday, June 16, to Friday, June 20, 2025. It's a focused five-day journey. Recognizing the diverse schedules of all of you as adult learners, we provide extended access to the course materials for several weeks post-course. This flexibility allows you to engage with the content at a pace that suits you.

For an optimal learning experience and to keep pace with your peers, we recommend dedicating at least 60 minutes daily to course activities. 

Key activities in the course include:

  Participating in two discussion forums (Day 2, Day 4, and Day 5). Active participation in these forums is required to qualify for the digital badge.

  Optional synchronous sessions will be held on:

• Tuesday, June 17, 11:00–12:00 PST
• Thursday, June 19, 11:00–12:00 PST

6. FLO MicroCourse Digital Badge

Successfully completing this course earns you a digital badge, a unique URL linking to a webpage personalized with your details. This page will display your name, the date you completed the course, the activities you undertook to complete it, and the name of the awarding institution (in this case, BCcampus). Additionally, the badge features a visually appealing logo that signifies your completion of the course. This digital badge is a great way to demonstrate to others, including your employer or LinkedIn connections, your successful completion of this course.

To earn the digital badge, you must complete the following participation requirements:

-          Day 2 and Day 4 Discussion forums:

• Post your own response.
• Reply thoughtfully to at least one peer's post on each of these day.

-          Day 5 Reflection Forum

Post your personal reflection in the forum (Note: You are not required to comment on other participants’ posts in this forum.)