Cómo entrenar tu dragon: developing a module to build up AI literacy of HE lecturers
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teacher training, Spain, HE sector, generative AIAbstract
This case study summarised the findings from the first academic presentation of the module ‘Cómo entrenar tu dragon (How to train your dragon)’, which is part of the development and training programme offered by the Universidad de Las Palmas de Gran Canaria to new and experienced teaching staff. The module aims to equip participants with a theoretical understanding and practical skills to use Generative AI (GenAI) multimodal languages to enhance learning and to develop a critical awareness of the umbrella term ‘AI literacy’. The module covers topics such as GenAI and data protection, copyright issues, regulatory frameworks, getting familiar with GenAI large language models (LLM) and the impact of GenAI on assessment. The case study provides information on the type of learning activities undertaken by participants and the final summative assessment. Participants found the module insightful, giving it a total score of 4.813 out of 5 on a Likert scale. Participant feedback suggests that institutional guidance and policies are needed to introduce GenAI tools at the Universidad de Las Pal mas de Gran Canaria so they can use GenAI tools confidently with their students.
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