On December 3, 2024, D'Amore-McKim School of Business launched its inaugural “AI Teaching Day,” a faculty-focused event exploring innovative ways to integrate AI into business education. Organized by the DMSB AI Strategic Hub, the event reflects the school's mission to “enable a generation of intellectual leadership in digital convergence.”
The day featured presentations from Associate Professor of Marketing Bruce Clark and Executive Professor of Management Barbara Larson, who shared their experiences with AI in the classroom. Clark highlighted creative assignments using tools like ChatGPT to enhance students' analytical skills, while Larson emphasized fostering critical thinking and metacognition about AI. Both underscored the balance between leveraging AI's capabilities and addressing its ethical implications.
A central theme of the event was preparing students for a future where AI is an indispensable collaborator. Faculty engaged in lively discussions about best practices, challenges, and future opportunities, leaving the event with actionable insights and strategies to bring into their classrooms.
Larson shared a quote that ChatGPT generated for her: “We cannot hide from the truth of AI without stumbling in the dark,” urging educators to embrace AI's potential while teaching its responsible use.