Artificial intelligence in higher education

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 Eliza.Compton, 30 April, 2024

The ‘deep learn’ framework: elevating AI literacy in higher education

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AI literacy is no longer a futuristic concept; it’s a critical skill for university students. The ‘deep learn’ framework offers a comprehensive approach to enhancing literacy around artificial intelligence and application in higher education settings
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5minutes
By kiera.obrien, 30 April, 2024

Is it time to turn off AI detectors?

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In this extract from their new book, ‘Teaching with AI: A Practical Guide to a New Era of Human Learning’, José Antonio Bowen and C. Edward Watson discuss the reliability of AI detection tools and how to combat cheating without them
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4minutes
By Eliza.Compton, 23 April, 2024

AI can help fix student evaluations

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With large language models to provide reports and analysis, educators can make use of generative AI to improve the process of student evaluations, writes Adnan Ajšić
By Eliza.Compton, 19 April, 2024

The trouble with Bloom’s taxonomy in an age of AI

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When using large language models to create learning tasks, educators should be careful with their prompts if the LLM relies on Bloom’s taxonomy as a supporting dataset. Luke Zaphir and Dale Hansen break down the issues
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4minutes
By Laura.Duckett, 12 April, 2024

How can we teach AI literacy skills?

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Universities have made positive strides in improving digital literacy for graduates, but now they need to do the same for AI literacy
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4minutes
By Eliza.Compton, 11 April, 2024

THE podcast: human connection and the student experience

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Two Australian academics take on the role of person-to-person contact in student success and well-being in higher education – whether that’s the benefits of in-person teaching or the effects of using AI for academic work
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47minutes
Artificial intelligence in higher education