This resource portal is dedicated to providing centralised access to policies, guidelines, and resources for teaching and learning in higher education in the context of generative artificial intelligence. The curated policies and frameworks offer authoritative guidance and practical support to inform and enhance institutional practice.

The Gen AI Resource Portal, created by the National Forum for the Enhancement of Teaching and Learning in Higher Education, provides a centralised, sector-wide resource to support the ethical, effective, and contextually appropriate use of generative AI in Irish higher education. It brings together national and international policies, practical guidance, and curated educational materials to inform institutional decision-making and pedagogical practice.

For educators, the portal offers tools and principles that can be used to adapt assessment design in response to generative AI. Instead of relying solely on prohibitive measures, it encourages constructive engagement with AI tools, helping students develop critical awareness and responsible usage habits. For example, an academic might develop an assignment that requires students to interact with a generative AI system, critically evaluate its outputs, and reflect on their limitations and potential biases. This not only addresses concerns about academic integrity but also supports the development of digital literacy and analytical skills.

Academic developers can use the portal to structure professional development opportunities for staff. The resources are aligned with national frameworks and can serve as a foundation for workshops, discussion groups, or communities of practice focused on the pedagogical implications of AI. By using the materials to guide collaborative inquiry, institutions can promote a culture of reflective practice and innovation. Staff can be supported in exploring how generative AI affects their disciplines, what ethical and pedagogical challenges it raises, and how it might be integrated thoughtfully into learning design.

Instructional designers will find the portal useful for embedding AI-related competencies across curricula. The resources support the development of learning outcomes that reflect both technical fluency and ethical awareness. Designers might use the guidance to update module descriptors, create AI literacy materials for students, or align learning activities with institutional policies on digital skills. Importantly, the portal supports context-sensitive implementation, encouraging adaptations that suit different disciplines and levels of study.

At an institutional level, the portal helps align local strategies with national and international policy guidance. It includes principles and frameworks that can inform teaching and learning strategies, academic integrity policies, and broader governance decisions related to AI. For those involved in leadership or policy development, the portal offers a reliable and up-to-date foundation for consistent and transparent decision-making.

To make the most of the resource, educators and academic leaders should begin by identifying a practical area of concern, such as assessment design, staff development, or curriculum renewal, and explore the portal’s materials through that lens. The guidance it offers is not prescriptive, but adaptable. It is intended to support experimentation, reflection, and collective learning across the sector. By integrating its insights into everyday practice, institutions can not only respond to the challenges of generative AI but shape its role in higher education in ways that are pedagogically sound and socially responsible.