In 2023, Jisc partnered with TeacherMatic to explore how AI-driven tools can enhance teaching productivity in higher education. Following a successful pilot in the Further Education (FE) sector, a new pilot was launched with seven Higher Education (HE) institutions to assess TeacherMatic’s ability to support teaching across different disciplines. This blog post provides an overview […]
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 […]
Earlier this year, in response to member queries about cheaper alternatives to Turnitin, we established a working group to address AI detection issues in further education (FE). The aim of this group was to create guidance and provide recommendations around AI detection for the wider community. Meetings Our first meeting focused on AI detection issues […]
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 […]
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 […]
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, […]