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Jisc AI Winter HE Community Event – Innovation in teaching and learning at the University of London

In December we brought together our HE community for a face to face event, kindly hosted by the University of London at Senate House. We had over 100 attendees attend to explore AI’s impact in higher education and had a brilliant day networking, sharing insights, and discovering innovative practices. This blog will give an overview […]

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January 25 FE community meetup – Coleg Cambria’s approach to AI

In our first Further Education community meetup of 2025, we were joined by Nigel Holloway, Head of AI and Digital Innovation, at Coleg Cambria. Nigel discussed Coleg Cambria’s approach to AI – what it has done so far, what it is planning to do moving forward, and the benefits of using an AI Adoption Framework.  […]

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January 2025 HE Community meet-up – AI Skills

This month our HE Community meet-up focused on AI skills.  We started with a discussion on current uses of GenAI: Learning, Teaching, and Assessment: To plan and adapt lectures to specific modules. Help with transcribing, reimagining lectures, and creating AI-driven assessments.  Managing course-related tasks, such as setting up projects and handling student enquiries. Accessibility and […]

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Dec ’24 FE Community meetup – To AI or not to AI? 

In our final Further Education community session of 2024, we were joined by Bryony Evett Hackfort, Director of Teaching, Learning and Education at Coleg Sir Gȃr | Coleg Ceredigion. Bryony presented ‘‘To AI or not to AI’ The story so far”, sharing insights into her college’s ongoing journey with AI, and highlighting their focus on an […]

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AI in assessment: Considering assistive technology users

In November, as part of a week of engagement for Jisc’s accessibility and assistive technology communities, we held a discussion session to consider current issues around AI use in assessment and the impacts on assistive technology users.   Our aim was to bring the AI, accessibility and assistive technology communities together to hear about current experiences […]

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Nov ’24 HE Community meetup

Our November community meeting followed the usual Lean Coffee format and a lively discussion was held, covering three areas: AI-Assisted Marking Tools: A Slow yet Steady Integration The conversation revealed a cautious but growing interest in AI-assisted marking tools. While some institutions are experimenting with proprietary solutions, many are awaiting enhancements to existing systems like […]

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Nov ’24 FE Community meetup – AI literacy for learners

For our November AI in FE session, we were joined by Adam Leeson, Lead Quality Practitioner in Digital Pedagogy from SMB Group. Adam led an interactive and insightful session on developing AI literacy. Taking us through their journey to developing staff and learner AI literacy through practical steps like creating policies, staff training, and learner […]

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Our first AI in FE Community meet up of the year

Welcome back! We welcomed back our AI in Further Education community meet ups this month and had an excellent first session that kicked off our new format for the academic year. Attendees joined us to watch a fantastic presentation from Roddy Peters, Group Head of Digital Skills at Windsor Forest Colleges group, who shared all […]

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October HE Community meet up

Once again, we had a great turnout and lively discussion in our recent community meetup.  We covered a few discussion points including: The first centred around how institutions capture and disseminate the use of AI within their teaching practices. Participants shared various approaches, highlighting the need for case studies and real-life examples of use in […]

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How Our Working Groups Operate

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 […]