LDL Courses Frequently Asked Questions – Learning Design and Leadership (LDL) Program

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AI Policy Guidelines

Generative AI presents a range of intrinsic problems for scholars which we have analyzed in our recent papers. (Please read them!) With our CGMap application, we have calibrated the technology to do only those things that it does well. However, if you decide to use Generative AI through publicly available interfaces, as well as being extremely cautious of their deficiencies for scholarly work, also we require you to provide: a) your prompts; b) output text, with before/after highlighted to indicate the impact of the AI on the work (e.g. use “compare documents” in Word); and c) a change note analyzing your experience of advantages and disadvantages in use. Please review for the broad picture the University’s website https://www.vpaa.uillinois.edu/digital_risk_management/generative_ai/. Be sure you are familiar with the basic benefits and deficiencies of these models (bias, temporal limits on content, hallucinations etc.), and have a basic understanding of how they operate.

The following are the most common questions we receive related to an LDL course. We also receive several common questions associated with the CGScholar Platform

Where do I find the link for the synchronous session?

Go to Live Session, Current Courses, Info, & Links

Where do I find the recordings of the synchronous sessions?

Go to Live Session, Current Courses, Info, & Links

How do I easily find admin updates?

– Go to the course community => Click “Shares” on the right part of the page => Look for the “All Admin Updates” link => Open it,
Click the course name on the left part of the course community page =>
– Or: Open the drop-down menu under the community’s name => Updates => Filter updates (top right corner of the community page) => “From:” Admin and you will see only the updates posted by Admins
– Or: Star any update that you want by clicking the star on the top right part of the update and then, following the same path as previously mentioned, you can filter to “Show:” => Starred updates.

How do I start creating my Work?

Click the notification you received for Work request.
DO NOT start your work in Creator independently, because it will not be connected to the course project and we will not be able to see it.
If you have not received the Work Request notification by the date outlined in the syllabus, contact the TA.

How do I find my Work once I started it?

To find your Work after you have started it: Go to Creator => Works

What does my Work need to be ready for Publication?

Make sure you have followed the instructions on the General Work Guidelines section, which includes the Basic Work Elements and the Formatting Checklist, as well as the specific guidelines for the Course Project.

Where do I find examples of previous works?

Prior to Spring 2023, works were submitted as Work 1 and Work 2A or 2B; Spring 2023 to present these works are submitted as a single work. Requirements are similar, so these examples can still be of value.
Examples of Works 1 and 2A – Learning Theory Exegesis
Examples of Works 2B – Learning Module

How many reviews do I have to complete and by when?

You have to complete 2-3 peer reviews. If you are only assigned one peer review, contact a TA.

Why is the coded annotations metric in Analytics not updated?

The coded annotations metric in Analytics is updated manually. So, you will see that being updated close to the end of the course.