Discover how to enhance your classroom with U-M Maizey by integrating it seamlessly with Canvas and using it as an innovative assistant for supporting student learning. This workshop is designed for instructors who wish to leverage Maizey as a class tutor, homework helper, and more. By the end of the session, you will have the skills to set up and customize Maizey projects for your educational needs, ensuring that Maizey becomes an invaluable asset in your teaching toolkit.
Harness U-M Maizey for Teaching and Learning
ITS Instructional Support Workshop
Workshop Outline
Introduction to U-M Maizey for Educators
- Overview of Maizey’s Role in Education
- Benefits for Instructors and Students
- Maizey and Canvas Integration
- Setting Up Maizey with Canvas
- New! Instructor Tools
- Indexing Canvas Courses
- Managing Course Materials
- Practical Applications in Teaching and Learning
- Using Maizey as a Class Tutor
- Enhancing Homework Assistance
- Using a Maizey as a student
- Facilitating Discussion and Research
- Customization and Advanced Settings
- Understanding Maizey Data Sources and File Types
- Defining System Prompts for an Educational Context
- Adjusting Temperature Settings for Accurate Responses
- Hands-On Activity
- Creating and Customizing Maizey Projects
- Crafting Effective System Prompts
- Experimenting with Settings to Optimize Performance
- Q&A and Best Practices
- Sharing Use Cases and Success Stories
- Troubleshooting Common Issues
Recommended Prerequisites
- Introduction to GenAI: Unpacking Key Concepts (Mini Workshop)
-- OR --
Generative AI Basics (Full Workshop) - Critical Challenges in GenAI: Academic Integrity, Bias, Responsibilities, and Risks (Mini Workshop)
-- OR --
Generative AI Basics (Full Workshop) - From Basics to Brilliance: Prompt Crafting with U-M GPT (Mini Workshop)
-- OR --
Generative AI with U-M GPT (Full Workshop)
Audience
- Instructors
- Students
Level
- Intermediate/Advanced