As artificial intelligence (AI) continues to transform education, college instructors must adapt innovative teaching strategies to engage students in hybrid learning environments. This interactive presentation explores how AI, including ChatGPT, can enhance student engagement in both virtual and physical classrooms. Attendees will learn how to integrate AI-driven activities such as role-playing, discussion generation, personalized learning pathways, and real-world applications. Through hands-on exercises—including an AI-powered teaching philosophy icebreaker, hybrid scavenger hunts, and student-led AI discussions—professors will gain practical strategies to create dynamic and interactive learning experiences. By the end of this presentation, instructors will have actionable insights into leveraging AI tools to foster meaningful learning, critical thinking, and engagement in hybrid educational settings.
