Following our ongoing efforts to develop AI literacy definition within Further Education (FE), we’ve now extended our focus to include learners. As the role of generative (Gen) AI in education continues to grow, it’s essential that students have a basic understanding of these tools, not only for their future careers but also to support their […]
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 […]
Version 1.1 – 3rd Sept 2024. First version published 9th Aug 2024 One key challenge institutions are facing when looking to adopt Generative AI relates to age restrictions and consent issues for learners under 18. This is not a new problem; age restrictions have been in place for several years when using online tools, and institutions […]
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AI Tools
There was a huge amount of interest in sharing details of AI tools in our last HE Community session. We’ve given some thought to how we might best do that in a way that is both useful but also achievable. There are lots of directories of AI tools and we don’t want to try and […]
In my role as an educator, I have witnessed firsthand the rapid evolution of technology and its profound impact on the design and fashion manufacturing sectors. One of the most exciting developments in recent years is the advent of generative AI (GenAI). GenAI is transforming the fashion industry, from product creation to trend forecasting, retail, […]
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 […]
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A Generative AI Primer
Publishing an intro to generative AI is a challenge as things are moving so quickly. However, we think things have now settled down enough for us to bring together information in a single place, to create a short primer. This blog post will be updated as needed, and we have also produced a version as […]
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 […]
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 […]
(note: last updated 06 August 2024 – see here for the update history.) We hope you were able to join our newly developed series of five AI literacy webinars. These sessions are designed to cover crucial topics such as understanding generative AI, its practical applications, AI safety, accessibility, the use of AI tools in daily […]