Online Teaching & AI: Developing High Impact Strategies That Save Time & Maximize Student Engagement

Description  Overview Managing instructional workload in the online classroom can feel like an endless task. Faculty are not only responsible for traditional teaching duties—facilitating discussions, grading, and providing feedback—but are also tasked with navigating an ever-growing list of instructional technologies and educational resources. The lack of natural boundaries in online teaching makes it difficult to know where to start and when to stop. Time management, attention to high-impact activities, and prioritizing what truly matters are essential to avoiding burnout. Simply investing more time does not ensure a quality learning experience; faculty must focus their limited time on the tasks that make the most significant educational impact. Effective online teaching requires more than just knowing what to do—it’s about having the skills and tools to teach smarter, not harder. Automating routine tasks, such as grading and handling frequent student inquiries, frees up ti