We’ve recently been part of more and more discussions around the uses of Generative AI as, or in, Assistive Technology. Grammarly has emerged as a key tool in this discussion due to its unique combination of being a well-established assistive tool, with an existing student and learner userbase, available to users 16+, that has made […]
The phrases ‘Data Sovereignty’, ‘Digital Sovereignty’, and ‘AI Sovereignty’ are coming up more and more, so I thought it would be useful to try to unpack them, and understand why they matter. The terms sound similar, but I’d argue that they are in fact, quite different, with very different concerns. Data Sovereignty is concerned with […]
I’ve been writing a blog post about AI Sovereignty this week, and as I did it felt that I was going to get responses that ‘open-source was the answer’, so I thought it would be useful delve into this as well. The particular issue I want to explore is that some of the concepts behind […]
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 […]
Why AI Due Diligence is Crucial for Education and Research Artificial intelligence (AI) holds immense potential to revolutionize the educational landscape by enhancing teaching methods, personalizing learning experiences, and streamlining administrative tasks. These advancements can lead to more effective learning environments, tailored educational pathways for students, and more efficient operations within educational institutions. However, the […]
In the Jisc AI team we spend a lot of our time exploring different AI tools and services, assessing their potential to enhance education. With that in mind we have launched Product Notes, a new blog series, to share our knowledge and findings with all of our members. In each entry, we’ll be looking in-depth […]
About Anthology Blackboard Anthology was created through the merger of four of the world’s leading education technology companies: Blackboard, Campus Management, Campus Labs, and iModules. For more information, you can visit their About Us page. This product note will explore how Blackboard® Learn Ultra has incorporated generative AI to enhance course creation. We will examine […]
Over the last six months Jisc Licensing has been negotiating with publishers and providers of online content seeking to include clauses in our licences that restrict the use of their content in artificial intelligence (AI) systems. Jisc believes that AI, when used responsibly, can be a legitimate tool to enable learning, teaching and research, which […]
At the start of the year, we asked for volunteers to join a working group to explore FE AI literacy, with the group deciding to focus specifically on generative AI literacy. The aim is to provide staff with reference for their journey to becoming literate with generative AI. In our previous blog post, we discussed […]
Over the last few months, we’ve had many conversations around generative AI for accessibility. These have been hugely positive and have highlighted many of the opportunities AI presents to make education a more accessible experience, which we’ve also explored in a previous blog. We’ve also become aware though that there are some emerging, and perhaps […]