Artificial intelligence

What role should artificial intelligence play in higher education? From ChatGPT to DeepSeek, generative AI (GenAI) tools of all kinds are forcing a rethink of university teaching, assessment, research and administrative work. Find out how to build AI literacy across an institution, use GenAI to support learning, harness AI tools as teaching and research assistants and manage the risks posed by GenAI and other AI technologies.

By Laura.Duckett, 13 March, 2025

Using AI to foster self-directed learning

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You can promote self-directed learning by breaking down tasks and integrating an AI chatbot into your course management system. Here’s how
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4minutes
By Laura.Duckett, 12 March, 2025

Canva and ChatGPT for feedback and academic support

A teacher designing an infographic on her laptop
Don’t bore your students with lengthy, written feedback. Here are ways to make it more visually appealing and how to use custom GPTs to offer extra academic support
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4minutes
By Eliza.Compton, 7 March, 2025

Brainstorming benefits of an AI writing assistant app

Asian student thinking
User needs, smart prompts and functionality were central to creating an AI tool that supports student writing and thinking. Here, Joanne Chia and Angela Frattarola share the pedagogical and technical considerations involved in the process
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4minutes
By Eliza.Compton, 6 March, 2025

Are you a jack of all GenAI?

AI proficiency
Effective use of generative AI draws on a suite of skills that go beyond well-crafted prompts. Getting the best out of tech’s ubiquitous tool requires informed choices, field expertise, flexibility, diligence and a willingness to play
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4minutes
Artificial intelligence