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AI Literacy Podcast
Conversations on AI and the Future of Teaching
How should educators respond to the rapid rise of artificial intelligence? The Teaching for Learning Center’s AI Literacy Podcast features engaging conversations with faculty and experts about practical uses of AI, emerging challenges, and what it means for teaching at Mizzou and beyond.
Featuring two seasons of episodes, the podcast is a resource for instructors who want to stay informed about AI in higher education. 
Show-Me AI
Invitations are open to faculty, instructors and students interested in helping test the new tool’s capabilities.
Show-Me AI uses premium versions of several large language models to aid pilot users with course development and guidance for coursework completion.
Teaching support and efficiency:
- Streamline course content development and lesson planning.
- Draft emails, posts or other messages for class communication.
- Create custom AI assistants that can locate course documents for students, answer course content questions, offer assignment feedback, provide practice test questions, facilitate role-playing scenarios and more.
Learning assistance and enhancement:
- Gain real-world experience using generative AI.
- Draft emails, posts or other messages.
- Receive personalized course assistance through a custom AI assistant that’s always available.
Upcoming Events
April 20, 2026
AI Week: From Exploration to Institution-Wide Action
AI Week brings together higher education leaders, faculty, and practitioners to explore what’s changing—and how institutions can respond with clarity, coordination, and purpose. Join us for a free webinar series for a timely opportunity to learn from leading experts. Over four live webinars, you’ll discover practical insights, real-world examples, and actionable strategies to help your campus move from experimentation to meaningful implementation. Dates: April 27th – 30th, 2026 Hosted by: AAC&U What you will gain: A clear understanding of AI’s impact on higher education and workforce preparation Practical strategies for maintaining academic integrity in an AI-enabled environment Insight into faculty…
March 13, 2026
36th Annual Conference on Inspiring College Teaching
May 22, 2026 – May 27, 2026, in Stony Lake, MI 5 Areas of focus Educational Technologies Classroom Techniques for Engaging Students Syllabus, Assessment, and Course Design Mentoring Faculty and Graduate and Undergraduate Students Work / Life Balance REGISTRATION Register here, Application deadline is May 1, 2026 Includes all sessions, network-building opportunities, and teaching materials. Plan: Depart May 22, Return May 27, Expenses of $1,100 per participant Meals: Wed evening – Fri morningLodging: 5 nights / 6 daysTransportation: A shuttle will provide transportation from Grand Rapids Airport;driving or carpooling are required from other destinations;…
April 20, 2026
Faculty Fellowship Opportunity with the T4LC
Looking for an engaging, part-time job through Mizzou? Join the Teaching for Learning Center for this upcoming school year as a faculty fellow! What does this entail? As a T4LC Faculty Fellow, you would support the Director of the Teaching and Learning Center in advancing the university’s teaching initiatives. This part-time role focuses on integrating generative AI tools into pedagogical practices, enhancing instructional design, and providing faculty with the resources needed to optimize student learning. The Faculty Fellow will collaborate with faculty and graduate instructors across departments, and help design and implement teaching workshops, resources, and initiatives. Who should apply?…