(note: last updated V2 03 December 2025 – see here for the update history.) Table of Contents Overview of AI tools and data practices Text generation tools ChatGPT (OpenAI) Google Gemini (Education) Anthropic Claude (Enterprise Education versions) Microsoft Copilot (Consumer versions) Microsoft Copilot (Enterprise Education versions) Perplexity Poe (Quora’s AI Assistant Platform) Mistral AI Image […]
Our November collection of articles and announcements to share this month. Research Mind Your Tone: Investigating How Prompt Politeness Affects LLM Accuracy In this short paper, Dobariya & Kumar examine the impact of prompt politeness on large language model (LLM) performance. By rewriting 50 base questions into five tone levels (very polite – very rude) and testing them, the researchers […]
We had our latest community meet up and it was an engaging conversation. Thanks to our members for coming together to contribute. This month’s key discussions looked at the challenges related to the use of AI tools in academic research, issues surrounding licensing complexities, data privacy risks associated with free tools, and the need for […]
Our November HE Community meetup followed a lean-coffee format, with participants voting on the topics they most wanted to explore. Four themes stood out, reflecting ongoing sector-wide questions about staff confidence, assessment design and student engagement with AI. Supporting staff to build confidence in students’ use of AI Staff confidence topped the vote, showing a […]
In our November AI in FE community meetup, we were joined by Alison Fawdrey, English lecturer and digital learning technologist at South Staffordshire College, for a hands-on session. The session explored how generative AI image tools can help facilitate creativity in English classes and support learners with limited confidence or ideas. Warming up: “Is […]
Our latest AI in Professional Services Community meeting brought together institutions across the higher and further education sectors to share progress, practical approaches and emerging questions around integrating AI into day-to-day operations. The conversation reflected a clear shift: AI is no longer an abstract future trend, but an active area of development embedded in training, […]
Teaching staff face growing demands to design learning that meets the diverse needs of learners and students, whilst managing limited time and resources. Generative AI can ease some of that workload, but its greater value lies in helping staff explore how inclusion and flexibility can be built into learning design. Through small, reflective experiments, […]
Three years ago, I was in my final year studying Computer Science. Life revolved around coursework projects, caffeine, and the looming weight of my dissertation. Around that same time, ChatGPT had just launched — and it felt like everyone in education was scrambling to make sense of it. Students were curious, tutors were cautious, and […]
Context Since the release of Jisc’s original Staff Guidance for Further Education in early 2024, the pace of change in Artificial Intelligence (AI) has accelerated significantly. New tools and features are now embedded across everyday platforms such as Microsoft, Google Classroom, Virtual Learning Environments (VLEs), and everyday workflows. Colleges are beginning to see both the […]
Context Since we published our original Learner Guidance for FE in early 2024, the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in education has evolved rapidly. AI is now built into tools such as Microsoft 365, Google Classroom, and other platforms used across colleges. Many learners also use AI through familiar apps like Snapchat’s AI assistant, Grammarly, […]