Workshop 3 (sub-theme 2.1)
Tracks
Track 1
| Wednesday, July 9, 2025 |
| 1:30 PM - 3:00 PM |
| Rose Bay Room, PARKROYAL Darling Harbour |
Speaker
Dr Kathryn Morbitzer
Associate Professor
University of North Carolina
Generative AI in action: Practical applications for pharmacy educators
1:30 PM - 3:00 PMAbstract
Introduction: Generative Artificial Intelligence (genAI) is transforming pharmacy education by providing tools to assist educators in developing course materials, designing assessments, and providing personalised feedback efficiently. This hands-on workshop will empower pharmacy educators to experiment directly with genAI tools, using structured prompts to create and customise educational content and feedback. Through guided practice and collaborative exploration, participants will learn to harness genAI effectively to enhance the teaching and learning experience.
Methods: The workshop will begin with a brief overview of genAI applications in education, followed by live demonstrations of specific tools relevant to pharmacy educators. Participants will then engage in guided practice, using sample prompts across various genAI platforms to create course content, assessments, and feedback. In the next session, they will explore customisation by modifying prompts to suit unique instructional and administrative needs. The workshop will conclude with a reflection and discussion on ethical considerations, best practices, and the practical challenges of integrating generative AI into educational settings.
Results: Participants will leave the workshop with practical skills in creating and refining prompts tailored for educational use with genAI tools. They will gain experience in utilising generative AI tools to streamline course design, enhance feedback quality, and manage administrative tasks effectively. By incorporating these tools into their workflow, participants can increase their instructional impact while maintaining ethical standards and addressing potential limitations of genAI.
Conclusion: This workshop provides pharmacy educators with a hands-on introduction to genAI, highlighting practical applications and ethical considerations. By actively engaging with AI platforms, participants will gain the confidence and skills to leverage genAI effectively, ultimately enhancing their teaching efficiency and student engagement.
Methods: The workshop will begin with a brief overview of genAI applications in education, followed by live demonstrations of specific tools relevant to pharmacy educators. Participants will then engage in guided practice, using sample prompts across various genAI platforms to create course content, assessments, and feedback. In the next session, they will explore customisation by modifying prompts to suit unique instructional and administrative needs. The workshop will conclude with a reflection and discussion on ethical considerations, best practices, and the practical challenges of integrating generative AI into educational settings.
Results: Participants will leave the workshop with practical skills in creating and refining prompts tailored for educational use with genAI tools. They will gain experience in utilising generative AI tools to streamline course design, enhance feedback quality, and manage administrative tasks effectively. By incorporating these tools into their workflow, participants can increase their instructional impact while maintaining ethical standards and addressing potential limitations of genAI.
Conclusion: This workshop provides pharmacy educators with a hands-on introduction to genAI, highlighting practical applications and ethical considerations. By actively engaging with AI platforms, participants will gain the confidence and skills to leverage genAI effectively, ultimately enhancing their teaching efficiency and student engagement.
Biography
Kathryn Morbitzer, PharmD, MS, is an Associate Professor in the Division of Practice Advancement and Clinical Education, Assistant Dean for Individualization, Associate Director of the Center for Innovative Pharmacy Education & Research (CIPhER), graduate program faculty member for the MS in Pharmaceutical Sciences with a concentration in Health-System Pharmacy Administration program at the UNC Eshelman School of Pharmacy. She earned her Doctor of Pharmacy degree at Wayne State University and her Master’s in biomedical and health informatics at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. She also completed a PGY1 pharmacy practice residency at the Medical University of South Carolina and an academic research fellowship at the UNC Eshelman School of Pharmacy. Currently, her research focuses on expanding pharmacy student opportunities for impact in health care through the study of non-direct patient care (nonclinical) experiences and career pathways and on improving teaching and student learning.
