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Enhancing Teaching and Learning with
Generative AI & Innovative Strategies

Embark on a journey where technology meets education, led by David Woodring, PhD - your guide to embracing the digital revolution in learning. Let's explore the dynamic intersections between innovative technologies, such as generative AI (i.e. ChatGPT), with the traditional realms of sociology, criminology, and criminal justice in higher education.

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David Woodring, PhD

Professor of

Sociology, Criminology, and Criminal Justice

Who Am I?

David Woodring, PhD, is a criminologist/medical sociologist who currently serves as an adjunct instructor for Southern New Hampshire University, Eastern Gateway Community College, and Northwest Arkansas Community College, guiding students across a variety of subjects from cultural awareness in online learning to introductory sociology and social problems. Dr. Woodring also serves as a consultant for NewLearningSociology.com and EdTech-AI, where he teaches instructors/educators how to enhance teaching, learning, and instructional design with new digital technologies, including artificial intelligence. His most recent book Beating ChatGPT with ChatGPT, teaches instructors how to use generative AI to design assignments that students can’t simply paste into ChatGPT for answers.

What Do I Do?

  1. Adapting to Generative AI: Learn how to transform AI challenges into educational opportunities, creating authentic assignments and fostering a culture of academic integrity.

  2. Innovative Teaching Techniques: Dive into a repository of adaptive and active learning strategies, tailored to invigorate your sociology, criminology, and criminal justice courses.

  3. Workshops and Training: Participate in interactive sessions designed to enrich student engagement and pedagogical effectiveness through AI and innovative teaching methodologies.

  4. Research and Insights: Stay at the forefront of educational evolution with research and writings on AI's role in shaping modern classrooms.

Latest Publications

Latest Posts

Stay updated with the evolving world of AI in education. Check out our blog for the latest insights, news, and practical advice.

Thank you for joining me on this educational journey. Together, let's redefine the boundaries of teaching, learning, and instructional design.

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