CFP: Teaching Tech Comm with AI
Theme: Artificial Intelligence and Teaching Technical Communication
Due: January 15, 2023
Online Symposium: March 20, 2024
Dear Colleagues,
We are pleased to announce the online symposium “Artificial Intelligence and the Teaching of Technical Communication” on March 20, 2024. This micro-conference aims to bring together scholars, educators, researchers, and practitioners to explore and share insights on the intersection of teaching technical communication and the rapidly mutating landscape of artificial intelligence. The virtual symposium consists of two keynote speakers, and three sessions which may consist of panels, presentations or open discussions depending on participant preferences.
Our objective is to continue the conversations that are taking place surrounding large language model artificial intelligence and its potential impact on the teaching and practice of technical communication.
Topics of Interest:
- Integrating AI into the technical communication classroom
- Exploring the economic and cultural context of AI and the field of technical communications
- How does AI shape, erase or undermine identities, and how does that shape our teaching?
- Artificial Intelligence, Surveillance and Teaching
- Cultural perspectives on the intersection of technical communication and artificial intelligence
- Examining the intersections between technical communications and capitalism
- Ethical considerations in teaching technical communications and artificial intelligence
- Case studies of useful pedagogies incorporating AI
- Assessing courses that have integrated AI
- Possible future challenges faced by instructors utilizing AI
- Posthuman technical communication in the age of artificial intelligence
- Neoliberalism, Artificial Intelligence and Ethical Communication
- Presentations that are experimental, exploratory and playful are welcome
- We are also accepting online projects related to the theme
Submission Guidelines:
Prospective presenters are invited to submit proposals for individual papers, panels, or open discussion:
Important Dates:
- Proposal Submission Deadline: – January 15, 2024
- Notification of Acceptance: – January 20 2024
- Conference Dates: Wednesday March 20, 2024
Conference Format:
The conference will be hosted online via Microsoft Teams, providing a platform for participants to engage in lively discussions, share best practices, and foster collaboration. Accepted presenters will have the opportunity to contribute to the conference proceedings. We hope to encourage a robust backchannel in the form of Teams chat during the sessions.
Registration: https://uvu.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_6SiYhSwFPhBnfme
We look forward to your contributions and participation in this enriching academic event.
Sincerely,
Eugene Crane
Associate Professor of English
Utah Valley University
*disclaimer: ChatGPT was used to generate ideas for this document.