In 2025, Jisc launched the AI in Marking and Feedback Pilot, a year-long initiative bringing together colleges and universities to explore whether AI can meaningfully reduce marking and feedback workload in a way that is acceptable to key stakeholders. The project spans two strands — tools designed specifically for educational purposes (these were Graide, Keath […]
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For this month’s AI in FE community meetup, we held an AI Ideas Exchange. Community members were invited to propose topics for discussion before splitting into small groups to talk through the most popular suggestions. At the end of the session, we reconvened to share what we’d learned. A wide range of topics were suggested, […]
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A Generative AI Primer
Version 1.7– January 2026. First version published in April 2023. Table of Contents 1. Introduction 2. An Introduction to the Generative AI Technology 2.1 ChatGPT 2.2. Microsoft Copilot 2.3. Google Gemini 2.4. Other Models 2.5. A summary of key capabilities, limitations, and concerns around ChatGPT and other Large Language Models 2.6 Image and Video Generation […]
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Learner Guidance for FE
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, […]
When I started collaborating with Dr. Rebecca Feasey and Eu Jin See to record an episode of Jisc’s Beyond the Technology podcast, I expected a good discussion about Adobe Firefly and its role in creative education. What I didn’t expect was a conversation that would shift how I think about creativity—and how AI might […]
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FE AI and Assessment Top Tips
At the end of last year, we brought together a working group to explore how artificial intelligence (AI) is influencing assessment in further education (FE). When we first met, we didn’t have a fixed outcome in mind. What we did know was that AI was raising new questions about fairness, academic integrity, and the kinds […]
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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TeacherMatic HE Pilot Report
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 […]
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, […]