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Our next workshop will focus on assessment design and explore 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. Join us in the room or online… Read more » about AI-resistant assessment strategies – 20th and 21st November 2024
In this article, Ted Ladd Professor of Entrepreneurship and former dean at the Hult International Business School and instructor at Harvard University, shares five exercises and assignments he’s incorporated into his courses to help students master AI use, while also recognizing what value they can bring to an AI world: Cultivating self-worth in the age… Read more » about Cultivating self-worth in the age of AI
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… Read more » about FLIE AI Summit and upcoming AI sessions
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
Are you looking to rethink the assessment plan on your unit? Would you like to move to more authentic assessment practices or enhance your use of groupwork? or maybe you’d like to understand what your assessment type options are? These resources have been developed to support you with your pedagogical enhancement and to help better… Read more » about Engaging Assessment Practices
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
The new curricular units for 2024/25 are now available on Brightspace to staff. (Students will have access to units for Semester 1/2/3 one week prior to the start of Semester 1, for the majority of programmes this will be Monday 9th September). Standardised Coursework brief template and updated Assessment module There is now a standardised single… Read more » about Rethinking assessment in the era of GenAI – staff guidance
‘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
**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
‘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
