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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
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
‘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
‘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
