Dear Faculty Members and Students：
In response to the global digital transformation of higher education and the rapid development of artificial intelligence (AI), Yuan Ze University is actively promoting the integration of AI into classroom instruction this semester. Faculty members are encouraged to use AI Teaching Assistants (AI TAs) to support teaching activities and enhance teaching and learning outcomes.
The Teaching Excellence Center is organizing the First Semester of Academic Year 2026–2027 AI Teaching Assistant (AI TA) Innovative Teaching Competition. Faculty members and teaching assistants who have incorporated AI tools into their courses this semester are warmly encouraged to participate and share their innovative teaching practices and practical experiences.
I. Eligibility and Categories
1. Faculty Category : Full-time faculty members who teach courses at Yuan Ze University during the First Semester of Academic Year 2026-2027 and have incorporated AI TAs into their courses.
2. Student Category : Teaching assistants who serve in courses integrating AI Teaching Assistants (AI TAs) during the First Semester of Academic Year 2026-2027. Eligible participants include undergraduate, master’s, and doctoral students.
3. Special Award – People's Choice Award : All submissions in the Student Category that pass the eligibility review conducted by the organizer will automatically qualify for the People's Choice Award. The two submissions receiving the highest number of YouTube likes will receive the People's Choice Award.
II. Competition Themes
1. Faculty Category :
(1) Strategies and methods for promoting students' self-directed learning with AI TAs (e.g., Gemini Notebook).
(2) Instructional design incorporating AI tools into courses.
(3) Applications of AI in teaching material development, classroom interaction, or learning assessment.
(4) Demonstrations of how AI tools are used and sharing of practical outcomes.
(5) Other creative and practical applications of AI.
2. Student Category
(1) Using AI TAs to help students address learning difficulties and improve learning efficiency.
(2) Applications of AI tools in overcoming language barriers and facilitating self-directed learning.
(3) Demonstrations of how AI tools are used and sharing of practical outcomes.
(4) Other creative and practical applications of AI.
III. Application Procedures
1. Faculty Category : Please submit the application form and a 10-slide presentation (PDF or PPT format).
2. Student Category : Please submit the application form and a 3–5-minute video (MP4 format).
3. Online Application Form : https://forms.cloud.microsoft/r/6mu343Y4hx
※Please complete the online application form and upload both the application form and your submission through the form.
4. Application Period: November 9–29, 2026.
IV. Awards and Prizes
Faculty members and teaching assistants are warmly encouraged to apply and participate!
For any inquiries, please feel free to contact the Teaching Excellence Center via email.
Email:
教學卓越中心
Teaching Excellence Center