Creating Authentic Online Learning Experiences with AI: Strategies from UCF's Faculty Development Program

As AI has become integral to higher education, faculty need more than just technical skills - they need a comprehensive understanding of how to leverage these tools to enhance student learning, especially online learning. This session bridges this gap by showcasing proven strategies drawing from UCF's flagship faculty development program IDL6543. This interactive session reveals practical strategies for integrating AI into online courses effectively and ethically. The session will cover approaches to course mapping, content creation, and community building that maintain authentic teaching presence. From this session, both novice and experienced online instructors will gain actionable strategies and practical skills to effectivity integrate AI into their courses.