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Symposium
Friday October 9, 2026 1:30pm - 2:10pm PDT
Group projects remain one of the most effective ways for students to apply disciplinary knowledge to authentic, collaborative challenges. The rapid adoption of large language models (LLMs) and other generative AI tools has introduced new opportunities and new questions about how students work together, contribute expertise, and demonstrate learning.

Join SPS instructors and graduate students for a conversation about navigating the use of genAI tools in group projects. Hear perspectives from both sides of the classroom about deciding where and when to use AI and how to collaborate with others during that process.

In addition to sharing real-life examples of what’s working for both instructors and students, we’ll introduce a framework for assessing the collaboration of genAI and humans in your group project through the lenses of accuracy, authenticity, expertise, and impact. Attendees will leave with ideas for setting expectations, facilitating productive teamwork, and assessing the contributions of both students and AI tools in group-based learning environments.
Speakers
avatar for Rachel Goc

Rachel Goc

Learning Engineer, Teaching and Learning Technologies, Northwestern University
Rachel Goc, PhD, is a Learning Engineer in Teaching & Learning Technologies at Northwestern University. Her role includes supporting faculty in using the Learning Management System (Canvas) and other technology tools and partnering with faculty in instructional design projects. She... Read More →
avatar for Mark Schumacher

Mark Schumacher

Faculty, Northwestern SPS
Mark Schumacher teaches in Northwestern University's Master of Science in Data Science program, where he has the unique perspective of having experienced group projects as both a student and an instructor. After a career spanning corporate finance, analytics, and innovation leadership... Read More →
Friday October 9, 2026 1:30pm - 2:10pm PDT
Wieboldt 517

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