During the Fall 2025 semester, Instructional Design & Technology and several Rutgers–Camden faculty members met to discuss strategies presented in The Opposite of Cheating: Teaching for Integrity in the Age of AI. Below are the key takeaways about why students cheat and how instructors can design courses that prioritize integrity. Understanding Why Students Cheat Students… continue reading
Overview NotebookLM is one of the latest generative-AI tools licensed for use at Rutgers University. Like other generative-AI platforms such as Chat-GPT and Gemini, NotebookLM can analyze and summarize large amounts of data. NotebookLM differs from other platforms because users can curate the source material that the model pulls the data from. This gives users… continue reading
Providing online exams for college students is becoming increasingly complex, especially as AI tools grow more powerful and accessible. These technologies can easily assist in generating answers or completing assessments, challenging the very notion of what an exam measures. As AI capabilities continue to evolve, ensuring that online exams authentically reflect a student’s understanding may… continue reading
Faculty are invited to participate in a new reading group this fall, exploring how to thoughtfully address AI while maintaining academic integrity. This IDT-led reading group will explore the text The Opposite of Cheating: Teaching for Integrity in the Age of AI. Through participation in this reading group, instructors will: The group will meet to participate in guided… continue reading
Although it’s still summer, a little early planning can go a long way. While we don’t recommend relying solely on generative AI to create your syllabus, it can be a valuable tool for streamlining and supporting the development process. Today, consider how GenAI can work with you to facilitate syllabus prep, with tips ranging from quick… continue reading
IDT is excited to announce our new Summer 2025 Course Refresh program, designed to help you revitalize your courses in ways that directly boost student achievement. This flexible, self-paced program offers faculty the choice between two focused areas for course improvement that significantly impact student success. Participants in the Summer Course Refresh program can expect… continue reading
