Learning Lab Series: AI Unlocked

May 18, 2026

Time: 11:30 am-12:00 pm

Location: Remote via ZOOM

Instructor: Jesus Avalos

Maximum Enrollment: 50

This session explores the ethical considerations of using AI in higher education, including fairness, accountability, transparency, and bias. Rather than focusing on policy or compliance alone, participants engage in values-based reflection to consider how individual choices shape the impact of AI. Through discussion and guided prompts, the session encourages thoughtful, responsible use of AI aligned with personal and institutional values

AI Unlocked Session Three

Learning Outcomes / Objectives

• By the end of this session, participants will be able to:
• Identify common ethical challenges associated with AI use in higher education
• Describe key ethical principles related to responsible AI use
• Reflect on which values they want to prioritize when using AI
• Apply ethical considerations to real-world decision-making scenarios

Who Is This For?

• Beginner to intermediate
• Appropriate for anyone using—or considering using—AI tools in their work or teaching

How Will the Learning Take Place?

• Short video content
• Facilitated discussion
• Small-group or breakout conversations using reflection prompts
• Individual reflection

Pre-Activities

• No pre-work required