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Enhancing Faith Integration: AI Course Assistants and the Christian Worldview at LAPU
Authors: Dr. George Hanshaw Affiliations: Los Angeles Pacific University This poster presents a mixed-methods study of Spark, an AI course assistant, and its impact on students’ engagement with Christian worldview outcomes in online courses at LAPU. Students who used Spark demonstrated deeper, more structured, and action-oriented faith reflections and achieved significantly higher course GPAs, even though Likert ratings of worldview understanding did not differ from non-user
LAPU Digital Learning Solutions (DLS)
5 days ago1 min read


From Curiosity to Control: 8 Prompt Patterns for Reliable AI in Research and Administration
Authors: Yao Yang Affiliations: Purdue University This poster introduces eight foundational prompt patterns that help higher education professionals use large language models reliably in research and administrative work. This includes practical techniques such as few-shot prompting, chain-of-thought reasoning, flipped interaction, role specification, and structured output constraints to improve clarity and reduce hallucination. Through real institutional examples—including e
LAPU Digital Learning Solutions (DLS)
7 days ago1 min read


Public School Teachers’ Experiences with AI-Enhanced Teaching
Authors: Obasanjo Fajemirokun Affiliations: Purdue University This proposed qualitative study will examine how secondary school teachers in a Nigerian public school experience and make sense of integrating AI tools into their classroom practice. Five teachers will participate in two rounds of individual semi-structured interviews exploring their perceptions, challenges, and evolving instructional strategies. Interview data will be analyzed using thematic analysis in NVivo to
LAPU Digital Learning Solutions (DLS)
7 days ago1 min read


Exploring the relationship between AI and well-being of International students pursuing STEM majors at WVU: A mixed-method study for AI policy advocacy
Authors: Arooj Justin Affiliations: West Virginia University The study seeks to investigate the relationship between the AI usage and well-being of International students at WVU. Through the study, a mixed-method approach will be employed to investigate the subjective well-being perceptions of international students. The study will serve as an opportunity to build and employ a validated survey tool for measuring well-being. The findings will support the advocacy cause for AI
LAPU Digital Learning Solutions (DLS)
Apr 141 min read


An AI-Assisted Strategic Thinking Builder for High-Impact Microlearning Design
Authors: Asha Hariharan Affiliations: Purdue University Microlearning without strategic alignment often results in content consumption, not behavior change. This project introduces an AI-assisted strategic thinking builder that acts as a structured layer over generative AI to guide instructional decision-making. Through a five-step process - friction analysis, focused strategy, blueprint structuring, implementation timing, and behavioral evaluation - it helps designers create
LAPU Digital Learning Solutions (DLS)
Apr 141 min read


AI House in Action: Implementing an Ethics-Integrated Residential AI Innovation Ecosystem &
AI House - Academic Poster
LAPU Digital Learning Solutions (DLS)
Apr 91 min read


How to Boost Engagement With AI Roleplay Chatbots
AI role-play chatbots help students practice critical thinking and generate appropriate responses in real time including the use of open-ended questions and reflection statements.
LAPU Digital Learning Solutions (DLS)
Apr 91 min read


Maximizing Engagement: Crafting Effective Prompts for Active Learning with Generative AI
In today’s educational landscape, active learning is essential for fostering critical thinking, engagement, and deeper understanding among students. But what if there was a way to amplify these benefits using AI? Enter GPTs: advanced language models that, when prompted effectively, can act as dynamic learning partners for students. By crafting the right prompts, educators can transform GPTs into tools for collaboration, reflection, and exploration, creating interactive learni
LAPU Digital Learning Solutions (DLS)
Jan 27, 20256 min read


How AI Collaborative Tools Actually Improve Student Team Performance
Statistics show that 85% of workplace failures happen because teams don't work well together. Students face similar problems when their group projects don't achieve what they're supposed to. AI collaborative tools are now revolutionizing student teamwork. These digital platforms blend AI with tested collaboration methods to boost team performance and project results. Schools that use AI collaboration systems have seen their team project completion rates and student involvemen
LAPU Digital Learning Solutions (DLS)
Jan 6, 20256 min read


Understanding Barriers to AI Adoption in Higher Education: Insights from LAPU’s Spark Assistant
The rapid evolution of artificial intelligence (AI) has introduced groundbreaking opportunities in education, with AI tools like LAPU's Spark course assistant designed to enhance academic performance, motivation, and learning efficiency. Yet, despite its proven potential, Spark remains underutilized by a significant portion of students at Los Angeles Pacific University (LAPU). Our recent study delves into the reasons behind this phenomenon, offering insights into the barriers
LAPU Digital Learning Solutions (DLS)
Dec 30, 20243 min read


Why is the Understanding of AI Critical to Leaders?
A reminder that AI is not “just” a change project; it is a shift in culture.

John C. Reynolds, PhD
Oct 18, 20243 min read


What Can AI Do For Organizations and Leaders?
It is now critical for leaders to comprehend the benefits of AI within their organizations.

John C. Reynolds, PhD
Oct 18, 20245 min read


A “Big Bang” moment for Higher Education: The collision of Generation A, Artificial Intelligence (AI), and Big Data
The convergence of Generation Alpha (Gen A), artificial intelligence (AI), and big data heralds a new era for higher education.

John C. Reynolds, PhD
Oct 18, 20243 min read


The Future of Education: From Mass Production to Personalized Learning Powered by AI
Discover how AI is transforming education. Learn about personalized learning, intelligent tutoring systems, and AI-assisted teaching.

John C. Reynolds, PhD
Oct 16, 20244 min read


AI Fundamentals: A Beginner's Guide to Artificial Intelligence
Explore the world of artificial intelligence with this comprehensive guide. Learn about machine learning, deep learning, and neural networks

John C. Reynolds, PhD
Oct 16, 20245 min read
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