The Department of Mechanical Engineering & Computer Science Engineerin gsuccessfully organized a Six-Day Faculty Development Programme (FDP) titled “EDU AI: Redefining the Art of Teaching” with the objective of empowering educators to effectively integrate Artificial Intelligence into teaching, learning, research, and academic administration. The programme served as a platform for faculty members to explore the transformative potential of AI technologies in higher education and to develop practical skills that enhance instructional effectiveness and research productivity.
The FDP featured a balanced combination of expert lectures, interactive discussions, demonstrations, and hands-on training sessions. Participants were introduced to the fundamentals of Artificial Intelligence, Generative AI, Large Language Models (LLMs), prompt engineering, open-source AI platforms, AI-assisted research tools,and emerging trends in AI-enabled education. The practical sessions provided participants with opportunities to work directly with AI tools for creating lesson plans, lecture notes, assessments, presentations, research content, and other teaching resources.
A major highlight of the programme was its emphasis on experiential learning. Faculty members gained hands-on experience in designing effective prompts, deploying local AI models, conducting AI-assisted literature reviews, creating digital teaching materials, and developing complete AI-supported teaching workflows. These activities enabled participants to understand the practical applications of AI while promoting ethical and responsible use of the technology in academic environments.
Objectives
The major objectives of the FDP were to:
- Familiarize faculty members with recent developments in Artificial Intelligence and Generative AI.
- Introduce AI tools that support teaching, learning, research, and academic administration.
- Develop effective prompt engineering skills for educational applications.
- Provide practical exposure to open-source and locally deployable AI models.
- Enhance research productivity using AI-assisted literature review and content development tools.
- Encourage innovative, technology-enabled teaching practices.
Outcomes
The programme significantly enhanced the participants’ understanding of AI technologies and their applications in higher education. Faculty members acquired practical skills in utilizing AI tools for curriculum planning, instructional material preparation, assessment design, academic writing, presentation development, and research support. The FDP also strengthened participants’ confidence in adopting AI-enabled teaching methodologies while fostering innovation, collaboration, and continuous professional development.
Feedback
The programme received an excellent response from the participants. The interactive sessions, practical demonstrations, and hands-on workshops were highly appreciated for their relevance and applicability. Participants expressed that the knowledge and skills gained during the FDP would greatly support their teaching, research, and academic responsibilities.
Conclusion
The Five-Day Faculty Development Programme on “EDU AI: Redefining the Art of Teaching” concluded successfully with enthusiastic participation from faculty members. The programme effectively met its objectives by providing comprehensive exposure to Artificial Intelligence and its educational applications. It served as an excellent platform for enhancing digital competencies, promoting innovative teaching practices, and preparing educators to leverage AI technologies responsibly in higher education. The successful completion of the programme reflects the institution’s commitment to fostering academic excellence, innovation, and continuous professional development among its faculty members.
