AI and Writing Assignments:

Wednesday, April 15, 2026
11:30 am – 12:45 pm
Online

The OFDAS Center for Teaching Excellence (CTE) and the General Education Writing Board continue their collaboration with this interactive workshop focused on teaching writing in the age of AI. Building on prior conversations, this session creates space for instructors to reflect on evolving practices and share approaches to integrating, or thoughtfully limiting, AI in writing assignments.

The workshop will open with brief descriptions from our presenters of a diverse set of examples from across disciplines. Participants will then move into small, topic-focused breakout groups to gain more information, discuss successes and challenges, exchange ideas, share assignments or collaboratively develop approaches to writing instruction in a rapidly changing digital landscape. Whether you are embracing AI, setting boundaries around its use, or still exploring your approach, this session offers practical insights and adaptable strategies for writing-intensive courses and beyond.*

*AI Usage Disclosure: This description was created with assistance from AI tools. The content has been reviewed and edited by a human. For more information on the extent and nature of AI usage, please contact the event coordinator.

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Presented by

Michael Cooney
Professor, Hawaii Natural Energy Institute 

YoonSeo Kim
PhD Candidate, Second Language Studies 

Rachel Mamiya Hernandez
Language Technology Specialist, Center for Language & Technology

Justin Walguarnery
Professor,  School of Life Sciences

Hazel Gedikli
Moderator, OFDAS-CTE

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This event is co-sponsored by the General Education Writing Board and the OFDAS Center for Teaching Excellence (CTE).