AI Literacy and Innovation at Santa Monica College
Artificial Intelligence is transforming the way we teach, learn, create, and work. At Santa Monica College, we are excited to support faculty as they explore the possibilities of AI and develop the knowledge and skills needed to use these tools responsibly and effectively.
Whether you are just beginning to learn about AI or already incorporating AI tools into your courses, this site is designed to help you navigate the rapidly evolving AI landscape. Here you will find resources, training opportunities, and connections to colleagues who are exploring innovative ways to enhance teaching, learning, and student success through AI.
We invite you to visit often and take advantage of opportunities to:
- Connect with Faculty AI Coaches for personalized guidance and support
- Build your AI literacy through workshops, trainings, and professional development opportunities
- Explore practical strategies for integrating AI into curriculum, instruction, and assessment
- Collaborate with peers through communities of practice and shared learning experiences
- Access resources, tools, and promising practices from colleges across the Los Angeles Regional Consortium (LARC)
As AI continues to shape the future of education and the workforce, Santa Monica College is committed to fostering an inclusive,thoughtful, and innovative approach to AI adoption. Together, we can explore new possibilities, share discoveries, and prepare our students for success in an AI-enabled world.
This initiative is supported through a Strong Workforce Program Round 10 Regional Initiative and aligns with the California Community Colleges Chancellor's Office commitment to advancing AI literacy, faculty development, and workforce readiness across the California Community Colleges system.
The Creative Shift
AI and the Future of Creative Careers
A six-part online conversation series for faculty preparing students for creative careers: art, architecture, design, film, media, writing, advertising, music, and related fields. No AI experience needed. Skeptics welcome.
The Creative Career Is Changing
October 27, 2026
What does AI mean for artists, designers, writers, filmmakers, and other creative
professionals?
The Human Advantage
November 17, 2026
What becomes more valuable when AI can create, write, design, and generate?
The Creative Portfolio 2.0
February 23, 2027
How do students prove what they can do when everyone has AI?
The New Creative Process
March 23, 2027
Where does AI belong in the creative workflow?
Who Made This?
April 27, 2027
Authorship, ownership, originality, and ethics in AI assisted creative work
Reinventing the Creative Classroom
June 1, 2027
What do we keep, change, or create next? Bring an assignment or idea.