Conference Institute on Writing and Generative AI
Writers and writing instructors, this one's built for practice. Join us on February 24, 2026, from 1:00-3:20 p.m. at Cape Charles/Isle of Wight, Webb Center (ODU Norfolk campus).
Presented by the 47th Annual Spring Conference on the Teaching of Writing and facilitated by Kate Navickas and Laura Davies, this workshop is free for all ODU faculty interested in teaching writing and all Spring Conference registrants. Free registration is required. Snacks and refreshments provided for in-person attendees.
What you'll do
The workshop-Let's Try It Now: Classroom Experiments for Developing Critical AI Literacy-gets right to work with hands-on examples. Expect concrete prompts, quick tests, and guided discussions that face the messy parts and highlight the wins of bringing AI into writing instruction.
- Test prompt variations and compare outputs for clarity, voice, and structure.
- Practice citation and attribution workflows with AI-assisted drafts.
- Explore practical guardrails: originality checks, disclosure norms, and grading approaches.
- Use reflection prompts that help students think, not outsource.
Then it's your turn
After the demos, you'll sketch AI experiments that could work in your own courses. You'll map the timing, prep work, student assignments, and reflection prompts-with support from the facilitators, leaders of ODU's writing programs, and colleagues across disciplines.
The goal: a shared resource of classroom-tested ideas we can all learn from.
Key details
- When: Feb. 24, 2026, 1:00-3:20 p.m.
- Where: Cape Charles/Isle of Wight, Webb Center (ODU Norfolk campus)
- Who can attend: All ODU faculty interested in teaching writing + all Spring Conference registrants
- Cost: Free; registration required
- Info page: Read about our presenters (on the conference site)
- On-site perk: Snacks and refreshments provided
Why this matters for working writers
AI touches briefs, drafts, outlines, and revisions. Critical literacy helps you keep your voice, source responsibly, and spot where AI helps versus where it hurts the craft. If you teach writing-or make a living with words-you'll leave with practices you can start using this semester.
For additional context on AI and writing in education, see the NCTE Position Statement on AI Writing.
Keep building your AI writing skills
If you want structured practice beyond the workshop, explore curated resources for writers at Complete AI Training: Courses by Job.
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