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HROB 154: Strategic Human Resources Management

Scenario, Course Resources, Discussion

Reflection on Instructional Change:

I have selected the practice “Leveraging AI to Develop Course Resources”. More specifically, I have used Google Gemini to generate a scenario for students to discuss. The scenario demonstrates the unauthorized use of AI in a mid-sized financial services company. John, a junior financial analyst, has been struggling to meet his deadlines due to the increasing complexity of his tasks. He discovers an AI tool that can automate many of his routine tasks, such as data entry and analysis. Without informing his supervisor, Sarah, John begins to use the AI tool to complete his work more efficiently. One day, Sarah notices a significant improvement in John's productivity and the quality of his work. She calls him into her office to discuss his recent performance. The dialog between the two is the foundation for the discussion.

Students participate and engage actively in the discussion of the dialog. They discover both the positive and negative effects of leveraging AI in the workplace. This discussion also helps students to evaluate their own use of AI.

The learning activities that mostly influenced my changes in instruction were seeing examples of how I can implement AI in the classroom. The examples about the development of course materials were helpful to get started with my own implementation of teaching materials. I also very much appreciated the conversation and feedback in the observe and analyze session.

Evidence of Instructional Change

evidence of instructional change
Leveraging AI to Develop Course Resources	AI Generated Scenario	Teaching with AI-Centered and AI-Resistant Learning Experiences

Practice and Reflect Teaching and Learning with AI:

In addition, I have been leveraging AI to develop and further develop other course materials, such as team activities and exercises. AI is really helpful with idea generation. However, any generated content requires thoughtful review and edits.

Faculty Bio

faculty bio
	Dr. Franziska M. Renz is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Management and Organizations, College of Business. She is also a SHRM Senior Certified Professional. Her teaching and research focus on human resource management and organizational behavior.

Funding
	This work was supported by: US Department of Education Hispanic Serving Institution Project TECH4Equity US Department of Education Hispanic Serving Institution Project STEM4Equity P031C210012 *Any opinions, findings, and conclusions or recommendations expressed in this material are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the National Science Foundation or the US Department of Education.