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Are You AI Ready? Investigating AI Tools in Higher Education –Faculty Guide

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Liam Fogarty

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UCD, University College Dublin

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Administration and Law, Agriculture, Arts and Humanities, Business, Education, Engineering, Fisheries and Veterinary, Forestry, Generic programmes and qualifications, Health and Welfare, Information and Communication Technologies, journalism and information, Manufacturing and Construction, Mathematics and Statistics, Natural Sciences, Services, , Teaching & Learning

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Digital Learning, Professional Development, Teaching and Learning Practice

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This faculty guide aims to help educators navigate and understand GenAI’s potential role in higher education. Created for faculty who want to explore AI tools and their implications for teaching and learning, the resource allows educators to learn at their own pace about the opportunities and challenges of these technologies.

Benefit of this resource and how to make the best use of it

The guide provides practical insights for faculty interested in understanding and potentially incorporating AI tools in their teaching practice. It approaches the topic with a balanced perspective, acknowledging both the potential benefits and limitations of these emerging technologies. The resource is organised into five main sections:

1. Introduction to Generative Artificial Intelligence:

This section offers a straightforward overview of AI concepts, helping faculty understand the basics of GenAI tools and their capabilities. It avoids technical jargon while providing the foundational knowledge needed to engage with these technologies.

2. Exploring GenAI Tools & Prompt Crafting:

Here, faculty can learn about currently available GenAI tools and how to use them effectively. The section includes practical guidance on writing clear prompts to get useful results, focusing on educational applications.

3. Teaching and Learning & GenAI:

This section examines practical ways GenAI might support teaching and learning, with a particular focus on task support and accessibility. It includes real-world examples while acknowledging areas where evidence of effectiveness is still limited.

4. Responsible AI: Social and Ethical Considerations:

Faculty will find guidance on navigating ethical considerations when using AI tools in education. This includes information about academic integrity, data protection, and responsible use of AI in teaching contexts.

5. Navigating AI Advancements: Making Informed Choices:

The final section helps faculty stay informed about AI developments in higher education while maintaining a practical perspective on what these changes might mean for teaching and learning.

This project has been funded by the Strategic Alignment of Teaching and Learning Enhancement funding administered by the National Forum for the Enhancement of Teaching and Learning in Higher Education, in partnership with the Higher Education Authority.

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Fogarty, L. (2024). Are you ai ready? investigating ai tools in higher education –faculty guide. National Resource Hub (Ireland). Retrieved from: https://hub.teachingandlearning.ie/resource/are-you-ai-ready-investigating-ai-tools-in-higher-education-faculty-guide/ License: Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial (CC BY-NC).

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