Digital skills

BU AI Summit

Please join our upcoming summit on Generative AI at BU on Tuesday 17th September 11-1pm in Share Lecture Theatre – Fusion Building. The session provides an opportunity to explore the impact of AI in our academic practices through two keynote addresses, followed by updates and presentations on integration of our policies in our pedagogical practices…. Read more » about BU AI Summit

BU AI Summit

Please join our upcoming summit on Generative AI at BU on Tuesday 17th September 11-1pm in Share Lecture Theatre – Fusion Building.The session provides an opportunity to explore the impact of AI in our academic practices through two keynote addresses, followed by updates and presentations on integration of our policies in our pedagogical practices.The event… Read more » about BU AI Summit

AI-enabled curriculum design

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What are some of the ways in which academics are utilising generative artificial intelligence (GenAI)? It is not and never will be a replacement for academic expertise, creativity and judgment. But are you aware of some of the kinds of things GenAI can help with in academia; whether that be with your research, to augment… Read more » about AI-enabled curriculum design

Understanding AI for learning and teaching practices

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Are you confused about Generative AI? Would you like to better understand how it might help you in your role? or how you can work with your students to build their understanding? We’ve put together some resources around the impact of Generative AI on HE to help you gain an understanding of some of the… Read more » about Understanding AI for learning and teaching practices

Showcase celebration of your practices in 23/24

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Be inspired this summer by the innovative teaching practices showcased on our FLIE Summer Reset site! We’ve interviewed some of the academic staff who Learning Technologists have collaborated with this year to produce some excellent pedagogic practice. Watch our series of short videos to find out how BU colleagues have explored new tools and approaches… Read more » about Showcase celebration of your practices in 23/24

AI Literacy resources for BU staff – part 4

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‘Embrace generative AI in your teaching toolkit by staying curious, experimenting with new tools, and focusing on how these innovations can simplify tasks and enrich student learning experiences.’ – ChatGPT This is the final part in our series on sharing the resources from our AI Literacy training. We hope you have found these posts useful… Read more » about AI Literacy resources for BU staff – part 4

New curricular units on Brightspace for 2024/25 – Thu 4th July

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**UPDATE – We encountered some technical issues with the release of the units for 24/25 but this has now been resolved** The new curricular units for 2024/25 will be available on Brightspace to staff from Thursday 4th July. Students will have access to units for Semester 1/2/3 one week prior to the start of Semester… Read more » about New curricular units on Brightspace for 2024/25 – Thu 4th July

AI Literacy resources for BU staff – part 3

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‘Exploring the privacy, psychological, and ethical dimensions of generative AI tools in education is crucial to understanding their impact on student data security, mental well-being, and the moral responsibilities of educators in an increasingly digital world.’ – ChatGPT For week 3 of our series sharing the resources from our AI Literacy training, we’re taking a… Read more » about AI Literacy resources for BU staff – part 3

AI Literacy resources for BU staff – part 2

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‘Generative AI offers unprecedented opportunities to enhance educational experiences and personalize learning, yet it also presents challenges in ensuring ethical use, maintaining academic integrity, and adapting traditional teaching methodologies to harness its full potential.’ – ChatGPT In our second week of sharing FLIE’s AI Literacy resources to help you build your knowledge and skills and… Read more » about AI Literacy resources for BU staff – part 2