September GFG Assignment Redesign Cohort

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The September GFG Assignment Redesign Cohort begins 7 September 2026.

The Google Faculty Group Assignment Redesign Cohort is a professional development experience designed to help higher education faculty rethink classroom activities using learning science and modern tools, such as AI, to lower the threat of cognitive off-loading and improve relevance and engagement. All tools used throughout the four-week cohort will leverage Google's no-cost offerings.

The experience is structured into four modules:

Module 1: Shifting the Conversation: Participants explore challenges in assessment and use the ICAP framework to audit their current assignments. The focus is on moving from "how to stop cheating" to "how to facilitate learning".
Module 2: Instructional Design Frameworks: Faculty use TILT and GRASPS frameworks to restructure an old assignment.
Module 3: Stress Testing: Participants "stress test" their rough drafts through a "Council of Critics" and explore how Gemini and other instructional design elements can enhance their work.
Module 4: Final Presentation: The cohort concludes with the presentation of the final redesigned assignments, peer feedback, and a reflection on the process.

Key Resources & Tools:

Frameworks: ICAP, TILT, and GRASPS.
Tools: NotebookLM for managing resources and Gemini for instructional design assistance.
Community: A closed Google Faculty Group and the Curriculum Resources space for sharing final work.