AI-Enabled Teaching, Learning and Research

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The Centre for Artificial Intelligence (CAI), in collaboration with the School of Sciences, CHRIST (Deemed to be University), Pune Lavasa Campus, successfully organized a five-day Faculty Development Program (FDP) titled “AI-Enabled Teaching, Learning and Research” from 16 March to 23 March 2026. The primary objective of the FDP was to enhance faculty understanding of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and its effective integration into teaching, learning, and research practices. The program was designed to provide both conceptual clarity and practical exposure, enabling faculty members to adopt innovative, technology-driven approaches in their academic roles.

The FDP commenced on 16 March 2026 with an insightful session by Dr. Vinay M, Associate Professor and Head, CHRIST University, Bangalore, on the topic “AI in Higher Education: Prompting and Beyond.” The session focused on the transformative role of AI in modern education and emphasized the importance of effective prompting techniques when interacting with AI systems. Dr. Vinay M demonstrated how structured and well-designed prompts can significantly improve the quality of outputs generated by AI tools, thereby enhancing productivity in academic tasks such as content creation, assessment design, and research support. The session was interactive and provided faculty members with a strong foundational understanding of AI applications in higher education.

On 17 March 2026, Dr. Vinay M conducted the second session titled “AI Tools for Teaching, Learning and Research.” This session offered a comprehensive overview of various AI-powered tools that can be integrated into academic workflows. Through live demonstrations, participants were introduced to tools that support content generation, data analysis, research assistance, and classroom engagement. The practical orientation of the session enabled faculty members to understand how these tools can be effectively utilized to improve teaching methodologies and streamline research activities.

On 18 March 2026, a faculty orientation session on CHRIST Consultancy and Incubation was conducted by Ms. Kiran Mariam, Consultancy Coordinator. The session highlighted the significance of consultancy and incubation initiatives within the university framework. It provided valuable insights into institutional processes, opportunities for industry collaboration, and the role of faculty in driving innovation. The session encouraged participants to actively engage in consultancy projects and contribute to research and development activities that have real-world impact.

The FDP continued with departmental-level sessions beginning on 20 March 2026, where Prof. Alwin Joseph conducted a session on “Working of LLMs and Building Your Own LLM for Specific Purposes.” This session provided a deeper technical understanding of Large Language Models (LLMs), including their architecture, functioning, and practical applications. The session also explored the possibility of customizing LLMs for specific academic and research needs, thereby equipping faculty members with advanced knowledge of emerging AI technologies.

The FDP concluded on 23 March 2026 with a session by Dr. Helen K. Joy, Assistant Professor from CHRIST University, Bangalore, on the topic “AI-Driven Pedagogy: Redefining Classroom Engagement.” The session focused on innovative teaching strategies that leverage AI to enhance student engagement and learning outcomes. Dr. Helen K. Joy emphasized the importance of adopting adaptive and interactive teaching methods and demonstrated how AI tools can be used to create dynamic and personalized learning environments.

Overall, the FDP was highly informative, engaging, and beneficial for the participating faculty members. It provided a balanced combination of theoretical insights and practical applications, enabling participants to develop a comprehensive understanding of AI in education. The sessions fostered a culture of innovation and encouraged faculty members to incorporate AI-driven methodologies into their teaching and research practices. The program significantly contributed to enhancing academic excellence and promoting a forward-looking, technology-enabled approach to education.


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