Generative AI in Education: Introduction
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Generative AI is a hot topic. This fast-moving field of computer science is potentially disruptive to many aspects of everyday life and society, including education.
This section aims to provide an introduction to generative AI and its use in education, with pages covering
- What is generative AI (and what it isn't)
- The limitations of generative AI
- How teachers can use generative AI
- How learners can use generative AI
- Rethinking assessments
- A list of generative AI tools
- Using generative AI effectively
- Ethical issues surrounding generative AI
- Mitigating generative AI-fuelled academic integrity
- What could be in an institutional draft AI policy outline
- A glossary of terms
- Generative AI news
- Some eBooks owned by the Digital Library on the subject
- Useful links and resources
Note that generative AI is a very fast-moving field, so things can change quite rapidly. Consider any (or all!) of the following to stay in touch with developments:
- Visit this section of the library on a regular basis; we'll do our best to keep this section current
- Subscribe to newsletters or follow blogs that focus on generative AI-related news and developments (see the Links and Resources page).
- Create search alerts to get the latest search results and news items on the topic (see the News page)
- Use AI models such as ChatGPT to get a feel for models' capabilities and limitations
- Look at free courses on generative AI on LinkedIn Learning and other learning platforms
- Follow generative AI researchers, writers and commentators on social media
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