Thank you to those who attended FLIE’s AI summit last week – we hope you enjoyed the presentations and the vibrant discussions that followed. 🙂
Prof Liz Falconer shared how she has been enriching her online course tuition through the use of Harry, her AI chat bot designed to prompt students’ reflective practice through the use of Socratic questioning. Dr Chris Trace from the University of Surrey talked about their AI journey and how they are supporting staff and students with using these tools. Academic Quality updated on data and policy at BU. And FLIE and the Library team shared some of the support they have put in place in this area for BU staff and students.
If you missed it, we’ll be sharing the slides shortly on our GenAI Resource Hub (under the Events area) and planning is already underway for another event early next year.
Upcoming sessions
1. Effective Strategies for formative feedback: digital solutions and AI
This session will explore key strategies for delivering effective formative feedback, focusing on how to enhance student learning and engagement. We will examine the role of digital tools and AI in streamlining feedback processes, ensuring timely and personalised feedback for students. The session will highlight ways to improve feedback effectiveness, offering both students and academics more dynamic and supportive learning experiences.
Wed 30th October 13.00-14.00 (Talbot) – sign up via Eventbrite
Thu 31st October 13.00-14.00 (Lansdowne) – sign up via Eventbrite
2. AI-resistant assessment strategies
This session will focus on assessment design and explores different methods for creating assessments that encourage authentic learning and limit the influence of AI tools. We will also introduce a tailored version of the ‘Top Trumps’ method, providing a range of assessment strategies designed for the AI era.
Wed 20th November 12.00-13.00 (Lansdowne) – sign up via Eventbrite
Thu 21st November 12.00-13.00 (Talbot) – sign up via Eventbrite
3. AI Tech Chat: Helping students better prepare for the AI world
This session will focus on developing students’ understanding and skills in the responsible use of AI technologies. Through guided discussions and practical examples, we will explore how to prepare students for the evolving demands of the AI-driven world, ensuring they are equipped with the knowledge and ethical considerations needed to engage effectively and responsibly with AI.
Tues 21st January 12.00-13.00 (Talbot) – sign up via Eventbrite
Wed 22nd January 12.0-13.00 (Lansdowne) – sign up via Eventbrite
Further guidance
- AI Literacy Training – Brightspace online training module
- Understanding AI for our learning and teaching practices – FLIE Summer Reset 2024
- Engaging Assessment Practices In the Era of Generative AI – collated resources to support staff
