GSU CETLOE Book Club for Innovative College Teaching

 

I had a great time on Friday! Looking forward to the October and November meetings. 

“The Trailblazers: GSU Faculty Leaders in AI Teaching Innovation," Sept.17

Looking forward to this... 

For our next panelist spotlight, we would like to introduce you to Perry Binder. Perry is part of a panel of four GSU faculty who will share their real-world experiences, challenges, and strategies for integrating AI ethically and effectively into their teaching practice as a part of our new fall series, AI x AI.

Perry Binder, J.D. is a Clinical Associate Professor of Legal Studies at GSU’s Robinson College of Business. While practicing law in South Florida, he got the teaching bug when he taught part-time at Miami Dade College and Broward College. Perry’s latest book, Innovative College Teaching (2024), has a chapter on “Using AI to Enhance Classroom Activities and Student Projects” and offers teaching tips and insights from a dozen current and former GSU master teachers. The book debuted as an Amazon #1 New Release and #1 Best Seller (Teacher & Student Mentoring) and received the International Book Award (Education & Academic category). Each year from 2016-2022, Perry’s book, 99 Motivators for College Success, was sent to hundreds of rising high school seniors nationwide as part of the Book Award Program at Randolph College in Virginia.

Join us for “The Trailblazers: GSU Faculty Leaders in AI Teaching Innovation” virtually on Wednesday, Sept.17 from noon to 1 p.m.For our next panelist spotlight, we would like to introduce you to Perry Binder.

GPT Prompts for Consumer Law & Advocacy class

 First Prompt: consumer question: My apartment complex had 10 cars broken into 3 months ago and 15 cars this month. no security has been added. If my car is broken into tonight do I have have a good lawsuit against the owners of my apartment complex?

Second prompt:  I cannot afford an attorney -- please put into plain English what I can do now and will I have a good lawsuit

GPT response to second prompt

1. Do you have a strong lawsuit?

Maybe, but it’s not a sure thing.

• The apartment owner only has to take “reasonable steps” to keep the property safe.

• If crimes keep happening and they do nothing (no lights, cameras, patrols, notices), a judge might say they failed their duty.

• But the law does not make landlords automatically responsible every time a tenant’s car gets broken into.

So: you might have a case, but it’s hard to win without proof that management knew about the crime problem and ignored it.

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2. What you can do right now (low cost / no lawyer):

• Write to management in email or letter: Tell them you’re concerned about repeated break-ins and ask what steps they will take (lights, cameras, patrols). Keep a copy. This shows they were on notice.

• Document everything: Save police reports, photos, and any messages you get from neighbors about break-ins.

• File a police report if your car is ever broken into. Keep the report.

• Check your renter’s or auto insurance: Often this is the quickest way to get compensated, even if it feels unfair.

• Legal aid: If you can’t afford a lawyer, look up free tenant legal aid groups or housing legal clinics in your area. They often help with exactly these situations.

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3. Bottom line

If your car is broken into:

• You can try to sue, but you’ll need to show the landlord knew there was a serious problem and didn’t act reasonably.

• It’s not guaranteed money, but documenting now will make your case stronger later.

 

Using GPT-5 in “Study Mode”

 

Using GPT-5 in “Study Mode” (August 25, 2025)  Perry Binder

My Prompt: Let's go into study mode so I can learn about comparative negligence in Georgia tort cases

ChatGPT said: Perfect — let’s switch into Study Mode: Comparative Negligence in Georgia Tort Law.

Here’s how I’ll guide you:

1. Quick Explanation – I’ll give you a clear, digestible overview.
2. Breakdown of Rules – Key points and how Georgia applies them.
3. Practice Questions – I’ll quiz you with hypotheticals (active recall).
4. Review + Clarify – We’ll revisit anything that’s fuzzy.

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1. Quick Explanation

In Georgia, comparative negligence is the rule that a plaintiff can still recover damages in a tort case even if they were partially at fault — but only up to a point.

Georgia follows a modified comparative negligence, 50% bar rule:

• If the plaintiff is less than 50% at fault, they can recover damages, but the award is reduced by their percentage of fault.
• If the plaintiff is 50% or more at fault, they are barred from recovery.

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2. Key Points in Georgia

• Statute: O.C.G.A. § 51-12-33.
• Reduction: Plaintiff’s damages are reduced in proportion to their negligence.
• Bar: At 50% fault or more, plaintiff recovers nothing.
• Jury Role: Typically, juries assign percentages of fault to each party.

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3. Quick Practice Hypothetical

Carla is hit by Dan while crossing the street outside a crosswalk. The jury finds:

• Carla (plaintiff): 30% at fault (jaywalking).
• Dan (defendant): 70% at fault (speeding).
  Damages: $100,000.

👉 Question: How much does Carla recover under Georgia law?

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Do you want to try solving this one, and then I’ll walk through the answer with you?

 

Speaking on Ethical Uses of AI in Teaching with a Panel of GSU Professors

Perry Binder will be a part of a panel of experts at an online CETLOE event on Sept. 17, The Trailblazers: GSU Faculty Leaders in AI Teaching Innovation (learn more and register at link). Perry’s book, Innovative College Teaching: Tips & Insights from 14 Master Teachers, includes information about teaching with AI.

(only for GSU professors and staff)