Torrey Trust, Ph.D.

Flyer from the University of Massachusetts Amherst recruiting participants for a research study. Top left shows the UMass Amherst circular seal and the words “University of Massachusetts Amherst.” Large maroon headline on a white background reads, “Research Study: Lesson Planning in the Age of AI.” Below that is smaller text: “Make an impact by sharing your insights on AI in lesson planning—your voice matters!” A bulleted checklist lists study benefits: “Quick & easy,” “Shape the future,” “Completely confidential,” “Enter to win a prize,” and “Free access to GenAI education resource website.” At the bottom left is a maroon rounded button with the short link tinyurl.com/ailessonplansurvey.

K-12 teachers - please help with a new study!

My colleagues and I are exploring how teachers engage in lesson planning in the age of AI...and we are looking for teachers who would be willing to fill out a brief survey for us: umassamherst.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_...

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Check out my latest article, featuring tips and examples of how to redesign assignments and assessments to increase motivation and reduce the chances that students turn to GenAI to do their work for them!
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UMass Honors Thesis Survey Hello, my name is Caleb Sawicki! I am a student at UMass Amherst in the Commonwealth Honors College. I am an education student pursuing a 4+1 Master's degree in Elementary Education. For my senior yea...

Elementary teachers, please help! My undergraduate student is working on his honors thesis and put together a brief survey to collect data to guide his thesis project. If you have 3-5 minutes to spare could you please fill out his survey? docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...

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Building critical AI literacy in the age of General AI presentation at massCUE 2025 fall conference

If you’re attending #masscue25 come check out my Critical AI literacy session today! You’ll leave the session with tons of resources, ideas, and strategies to immediately incorporate into your practice! #masscue2025

Awesome!! I recently added a section on AI companions and I’m planning to add another on job changes/displacement…someday when I get “free” time at work 😅

When to and When NOT to Use AI-Generated Media - Torrey Trust When to, and When NOT, to use AI-Generated Media for Teaching & Learning Torrey Trust Professor of Learning Technology University of Massachusetts Amherst torrey@umass.edu | www.torreytrust.com

Check out my newest open access (free!) slide deck: "When to, and when NOT to, use AI-generated media for teaching and learning."

docs.google.com/presentation...

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explAInED – Episode 007: Simulations, Student Fear, and Responsible AI Use with Dr. Torrey Trust explAInED · Episode

New episode with @torreytrust.bsky.social of @umassamherst.bsky.social! We talk simulation PD, educator fear, real talk about what AI in education should look like, and why opting out isn’t neutral—it means giving up your voice. open.spotify.com/episode/7H2M...

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AI and Ethics: What School Leaders Need to Know Five must-follow recommendations for navigating the complexities of AI in your building.

Generative AI is reshaping education—but how can school leaders ensure its ethical use? 5 actionable recommendations can guide better decision-making in your school. @torreytrust.bsky.social

www.ascd.org/el/articles/...

Students around fire pit in front of umass library

S’mores, friends, and a pond fire! What a cool way to spend the evening!! #umass

@umassamherst.bsky.social

Happy to hear you are using it to help students think critically about GenAI!!

AI and Ethics: What School Leaders Need to Know Five must-follow recommendations for navigating the complexities of AI in your building.

Check out my latest co-authored publication on the ethical considerations of using ChatGPT and other GenAI tools in education! ascd.org/el/articles/...

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Make your own copy to use/remix: docs.google.com/document/d/1...

AI Syllabus Policy Statement Note on GenAI Use in This Class: Unless otherwise noted during class activities, you may only use ChatGPT or any other GenAI technologies to aid or nuance your thinking, communication, and learning; b...

Every student needs clear, transparent, easy to understand guidelines regarding how/whether AI can be used in your class. Otherwise they’re left guessing, with potential for dire consequences.

Here’s an open access policy you can use and modify: docs.google.com/document/d/1... #ai #highered

Brown v. Board of Education (1954) Dive into the heart of the courtroom, where technology meets the pivotal moments that shaped civil rights.

More info about the use of AI: brown.oyez.org/about/

Brown v. Board of Education (1954) Dive into the heart of the courtroom, where technology meets the pivotal moments that shaped civil rights.

This is an intriguing example of using AI to present history in new ways...worth a view!

brown.oyez.org/modules/intr...

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On the other site, I had saved a really great thread where I had asked T’s share their favorite resources as an alternative to TPT.

Can we do that here?

I’ll start some off in the comments ⬇️⬇️

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(PDF) The Manifesto for Teaching and Learning in a Time of Generative AI A Critical Collective Stance to Better Navigate the Future PDF | This manifesto critically examines the unfolding integration of Generative AI (GenAI), chatbots, and algorithms into higher education, using a... | Find, read and cite all the research you need ...

The authors of "The Manifesto for Teaching and Learning in a Time of Generative AI: A Critical Collective Stance to BetterNavigate the Future" provide a detailed critical analysis on AI that I think everyone should read!

www.researchgate.net/publication/...

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AI & Ethics Presentation by Dr. Torrey Trust GenAI & Ethics: Investigating ChatGPT, Gemini, & Copilot Torrey Trust Professor of Learning Technology University of Massachusetts Amherst torrey@umass.edu | www.torreytrust.com

Here's an open access AI & Ethics slide deck - feel free to use in your classes/presentations, share it out, or remix it (as long as you give attribution): docs.google.com/presentation...

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