Adapting Instruction in the Age of AI
The UCLA Teaching and Learning Center’s inaugural symposium provided a forum for dialogue on the implications and influence of emerging technologies.
The 2026 UCLA Teaching Symposium occurred June 10, 2026.
Overview
This full-day event thoughtfully addressed AI’s evolving role and impact on teaching and learning. Panel discussions, flash talks, and a keynote address brought together experts to explore practical, ethical, and equitable uses in instruction from a variety of perspectives. The day closed with a technology exposition to demonstrate various tools and opportunities for instructors interested in responsibly integrating AI into courses.
Keynote Address by Terence Tao
Beyond Answers: What Should Math (and all) Students Focus on Learning in the AI Era?
Terence Tao is a professor & The James and Carol Collins Chair in the UCLA College of Letters and Sciences, as well as a Fellow of the Royal Society and the Australian Academy of Sciences. A prolific and renowned scholar, he was awarded the Fields Medal in 2006 for his work on partial differential equations. Tao’s research spans numerous areas of mathematics including harmonic analysis, number theory, geometric combinatorics, arithmetic combinatorics, and algebraic combinatorics. Tao has also been recognized for his teaching and received the 2005 Robert Sorgenfrey Distinguished Teaching Award in the Department of Mathematics. Learn more about the keynote speaker.
Panel Discussion
Faculty experts from multiple disciplines illuminated the most pressing issues and implications at this stage of AI’s presence in higher education. Moderated by Kem Saichaie, TLC Executive Director.
Concurrent Sessions
Showcased examples of how instructors have integrated AI into courses, developed their own course-specific AI tools, as well as navigated challenges related to academic integrity and ethical concerns.
The 2026 UCLA Teaching Symposium occurred June 10, 2026.
Symposium Planning Committee and Staff
Many thanks to the TLC staff that supported the UCLA Teaching Symposium.
