Teaching with AI at Rice

Teaching with AI at Rice: From Curiosity to Confidence offers a hands-on, thought-provoking exploration into the fast-evolving world of artificial intelligence—tailored specifically for Rice faculty and staff. Drawing from both foundational concepts and real-world applications, participants will learn what AI can do today, how it’s reshaping the student experience, and how to begin engaging with tools and practices that enhance teaching, support, and inclusion.

Quick Facts

Instructor: Kathleen Perley

Course Type: Asynchronous, Self-Paced Faculty Development

Course Duration: 5 Modules (approx. 3–4 hours total)

Platform: Canvas

About the Professor

Kathleen Perley is a linguist-turned-entrepreneur and an expert in artificial intelligence integration. As faculty and AI advisor at Rice Business, she teaches executives and students about AI strategy and implementation, while also advising university leadership on AI adoption and education. Outside of academia, she is the founder and CEO of DemystifAI, an AI consulting firm, and previously led AI integration as Chief Innovation Officer at Unlock Health. Her approach to technology is informed by her background in linguistics and a mission to make AI approachable and actionable for organizations of all sizes.

Course Learning Outcomes:

Describe the foundational concepts of artificial intelligence—including machine learning, neural networks, and large language models—and their current capabilities across industries and higher education.
Analyze the evolving impact of AI on knowledge work, the student experience, and the roles of faculty, staff, and institutions.
Evaluate the ethical, pedagogical, and practical implications of AI tools, including language bias, data transparency, accessibility, and equity in academic settings.
Demonstrate effective use of AI prompts and tool selection strategies to enhance teaching, advising, research, and student engagement.
Apply AI integration strategies that support responsible innovation, improve learning outcomes, and align with institutional values of equity, inclusion, and excellence.
Reflect on your professional role in preparing students to navigate and co-create an AI-enhanced future with curiosity, confidence, and integrity.

Who Should Attend

Rice faculty and staff curious about integrating AI into teaching, student support, or operations

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