On the afternoon of April 18, 2025, a lecture on “Practical AI Skills in Teaching” was held in the Multi-functional Hall 702 of the High Precision Building, which was jointly organized by the Labor Union of the university and the Innovative Teaching and Research Workshop of the College of Life Sciences and Technology. Prof. Chen Jiang from School of Information Science and Technology of Peking University was invited to give a keynote speech. Mr. Wang Lei, Vice Dean of College of Life Science and Technology, hosted the event.
Professor Chen Jiang firstly introduced the background overview of AI development, and then focused on sharing several practical skills of AI in teaching, including AI-assisted document editing, courseware preparation and optimization, image and video editing and generation, technical use of TTS, AI classroom interaction, and other aspects. Through a live demonstration of the digital human and intelligent system operation, he brought teachers a full range of guidance on the application of AI technology, so that the participating teachers could feel the innovation of AI technology on the traditional teaching mode. Based on his valuable experience accumulated in teaching practice, Prof. Chen was equipped with pleasing and logical PPTs and humorous language, which brought the teachers closer to the application of AI technology. “How can we do better when everyone can use AI?” This question triggered deep resonance and long-lasting thinking among the participating teachers. At the end of the lecture, Prof. Chen patiently answered teachers' questions, and the atmosphere was relaxed and active. Participating teachers said that through Prof. Chen's teaching practice and vivid demonstration, they have a deeper understanding of the application of AI in the field of teaching, which will help teachers to utilize AI to assist all aspects of teaching work more efficiently and with higher quality.
The Innovation Teaching and Research Studio of the College of Life is subordinate to the Innovation Teaching and Research Studio for Young Teachers in Beijing Colleges and Universities, and the head of the studio, Ms. Zhang Yi, said that she will be committed to the improvement of teaching ability of college teachers, inviting renowned experts to the school to provide guidance, carrying out community learning for teachers, and organizing the sharing of learning achievements. In the future, the Innovation Teaching and Research Studio will continue to pay attention to the development of AI technology, actively explore its application scenarios in teaching, build a platform for teachers' AI innovation and practice, and contribute to the cultivation of high-quality talents in our university.