We’ve had some questions about how our working groups function. These groups are essential to our community, working collaboratively to create helpful resources. Our working groups do more than just meet, they actively contribute to and shape resources that benefit everyone The Commitment In our working groups, members commit to an hour-long call every month […]
As technology advances, the role of Generative AI (GenAI) in tertiary education is expanding significantly. GenAI can boost personal productivity, save tutor time and provide students with new tools to support their learning. Yet, it also introduces challenges such as safeguarding privacy, ensuring data security and maintaining academic integrity. This presents a challenge to institutions […]
Our first meetup of the year took place yesterday (10th September) and we had 80 attendees, including some new faces, which was great to see. We used our standard Lean Coffee format and unsurprisingly for the start of term Staff training and Student use were top of the list to discuss. Staff training Many institutions […]
Welcome back, from what was hopefully a good summer break. We have a whole raft of news articles and vendor announcements for you. Research Papers The Adoption of ChatGPT, by Anders Humlum and Emilie Vestergaard – May 9, 2024. large-scale survey (Nov 2023 – Jan 2024) of 100,000 workers from 11 exposed occupations, linked to […]
In the rapidly evolving landscape of educational technology, generative AI (GenAI) tools such as ChatGPT continue to impact teaching and learning experiences. Integrating GenAI into assessments isn’t about using new technology; it’s about enhancing the way we evaluate learning by enabling higher-level cognitive tasks. Students want education to adapt and embrace GenAI as they see […]
Have you ever felt like you were cheating when using GenAI tools like ChatGPT or Copilot 365? You’re not alone, I’ve heard this a lot recently, but let’s unpack why this might not be the case. Traditionally when I start a new piece of work, particularly when it is something I have never done before […]
Download a Welsh Language version of this resource AI literacy is essential for navigating the rapidly evolving landscape of generative AI (GenAI). We have framed our approach around three fundamental areas—Terms, Tools, and Tasks— to create a comprehensive approach to understanding and applying GenAI effectively. Adopting this model should ensure that staff members are not […]
Articles Safe, responsible use Image Descriptions vs Alt Text: Why both matter – Interesting explanation of the differences between image descriptions and alt text in their purpose and how we should ideally have both. Medium What does ‘open-source AI’ mean, anyway? The long-standing debate between open source and proprietary software has now extended to AI, […]
We used Padlet to identify topics for discussion and this month focused on: Copilot usage: Various attendees shared their experiences of using Copilot web and 365 versions, highlighting the benefits, challenges and costs of the tool. One of the key points was lack of data maturity as a barrier to effective use. AI as assistive technology: Ros Walker, […]
We’re changing the way we share our regular updates going forwards. Feedback is that our newsletters are interesting but increasingly long as AI activity continues to develop at pace. We’ve therefore decided to split the activities and from now on we will still send our regular newsletter but focus on sharing our own news, practical […]