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‘In today’s rapidly evolving educational landscape, generative AI is emerging as a transformative tool, offering innovative ways to enhance teaching and learning experiences’ –ChatGPT Are you confused about generative AI? would you like to better understand how it might help you in your role? FLIE have created a set of online resources which aim to capture… Read more » about AI Literacy resources for BU Staff
It’s difficult to keep up with the rapid pace of AI developments. If you’re feeling a little lost, you might want to check out this free webinar series in June from Jisc’s National Centre for AI. The series is designed for those working in education who wish to learn more about AI, and will cover:… Read more » about AI Literacy Webinar series in June
Earlier this month, FLIE colleagues were fortunate to be involved in Escape Rooms in Education Showcase 2.0, an event run by Heriot Watt’s Learning and Teaching Academy, now in its second year. A very packed day was dedicated to showcasing examples of the use of escape rooms in education. This consisted of live lightning talks,… Read more » about Escape Rooms in Education Showcase
The last two weeks have seen a peak in assignment submission deadlines at BU. As staff enter the marking period, just a reminder of some of the resources here to support you. Brightspace Staff Resources area Under the Assessment and Feedback theme section of the Brightspace Staff Resources area you will find guidance to support… Read more » about Marking support
The Generative AI Hub was developed by FLIE to help consolidate resources and guidance to support staff in using generative AI in their learning and teaching practices. The site includes links to workshops by FLIE on AI in assessment, staff guidance on GDPR in the use of generative AI, reference to policy updates, examples of practice and… Read more » about Generative AI Resource Hub
Join other educators to learn how to improve learning outcomes, increase student satisfaction and facilitate active learning at these interactive webinars delivered by Mentimeter. Enhance teaching with AI and Mentimeter – Thu 23 May Insights into how artificial intelligence is reshaping the educational landscape, how education institutions can feel empowered by this change, and how… Read more » about Upcoming Mentimeter webinars for HE customers
Here are some useful resources and upcoming events from MATLAB to support you and your students in using the tool. Using MATLAB and Python together – Cheat Sheet This cheat sheet provides instructions and code to help make it easier to use MATLAB and Python together. MATLAB and Simulink – upcoming webinars Search the list… Read more » about MATLAB and Simulink news
We’re continuing our GenAI drop-ins this semester where we will try to demystify the nature of AI and demonstrate the use of a range of AI tools to perform tasks that can both save time and enhance your teaching practice. Are you confused about how GenAI tools can help you with your academic work? Do… Read more » about GenAI drop-in – Wednesday 17th April @BGB
We are experiencing a rapid pace of digital transformation in HE including Generative Artificial Intelligence that impacts our approach to developing inclusive and engaging learning and teaching strategies. A reminder that FLIE have developed some resources to support staff in their pedagogical enhancement and innovation. Our Engaging Assessment Practices In the Era of Generative AI area… Read more » about Engaging Assessment Practices in the Era of Generative AI
MATLAB recently delivered a face-to-face workshop at BU exploring some of the functionality of the tool, including data processing in a live script environment. The second half of the workshop focused on using MATLAB for AI and deep learning, and you can find a recording of this part of the session below. Online training suite BU… Read more » about MATLAB workshop resources
