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Beyond the Bot: Building Assignments That Use Data for Authentic Learning In-Person

This workshop for UNLV educators, co-hosted by Lied Library’s Data Services and the Teaching and Learning Commons (TLC), explores practical ways to embed data into coursework so students must interpret, analyze, and communicate findings in their own voice.

We’ll look at assignment types that are inherently resistant to GenAI shortcuts while deepening students’ quantitative and critical-thinking skills.

You will also learn how to:

  • Design data-driven assignments that incorporate authentic, geographical, or otherwise impactful datasets to reduce generic GenAI responses.
  • Integrate multimodal outputs (such as story maps, data visualizations, and digital narratives) that demand critical interpretation and creative synthesis.
  • Evaluate when and how to scaffold reasoning steps so students must show process, decision-making, and justification rather than only final outputs.
  • Apply strategies to detect AI-generated work and develop assessment criteria that reward originality, data literacy, and presentation.

Lunch will be provided for registered participants.

Date:
Thursday, February 12, 2026
Time:
11:30 am - 1:00 pm
Time Zone:
Pacific Time - US & Canada (change)
Location:
Lied Library - Rhyolite Room - 1st floor
Campus:
UNLV Maryland (Main) Campus
Audience:
  Faculty & Staff     Graduate/Professional Students  
Categories:
  Academic Workshop     Library Event     Workshop  

Registration is required. There are 29 seats available.

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