Building tomorrow's learning landscape through AI integration and development in higher education

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https://doi.org/10.47408/jldhe.vi32.1426

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GenAI guidance, workshops, cross-departmental collaboration

Abstract

Birmingham City University (BCU) has responded proactively to the evolving landscape of generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) in higher education by creating written guidance and workshops for staff and students. This initiative addresses prevalent concerns surrounding AI in education and is rooted in a sector report assessing the positions of higher education institutions (HEIs) and offering guidance on effective integration of GenAI use in teaching and assessment.

Our project carries several impactful aspects, including written guidance and workshops for staff and students, which reflects BCU’s dedication to addressing common concerns surrounding GenAI in education. Furthermore, the multi-agency collaborative approach brings diverse perspectives to the table. The different perspectives enable us to tailor our learner development offer through knowledge of curriculum and assessment in a particular discipline and whether that discipline is more susceptible to GenAI use than others. The insights from learner developers in creating student guidelines ensure the project is attuned to the needs and concerns of the student body, promoting a student-centred approach.

This session focused on an institutional take on GenAI through the collaborative development of staff and student guidance at BCU. The presentation outlined the new AI staff and student guidance project and discussed how effective integration of GenAI education has been implemented at BCU. It also noted positive influences of GenAI through our new staff and student workshops which bring together existing and new knowledge around academic integrity and assessment literacy. Finally, it highlighted next steps around AI integration for the Education Development Service at BCU.

Author Biographies

Shivani Wilson-Rochford, Birmingham City University

Shivani Wilson-Rochford is a Senior Learner Developer at Birmingham City University where she specialises in academic staff and student development with particular focus on feedback, assessment literacy and design, artificial intelligence in HE, and academic integrity. Shivani comes from an applied linguistics background and has a keen interest in the way language shapes learning and academic development. She has also published work around how language and discourse is presented in politics.

Alice May, Birmingham City University

Alice May is a Learner Developer at Birmingham City University supporting both international and home students in academic writing and academic English. She also delivers staff training on a range of topics including supporting international students, student transitions into UK HE, and most recently the implications of AI for the HE sector. While by no means professing to be an AI expert, Alice has a curiosity to explore the potential learning benefits offered by AI, for both students and staff.

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Published

31-10-2024

How to Cite

Wilson-Rochford, S. and Alice May (2024) “Building tomorrow’s learning landscape through AI integration and development in higher education”, Journal of Learning Development in Higher Education, (32). doi: 10.47408/jldhe.vi32.1426.

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No. 32 (2024): Special Edition, ALDinHE Conference Proceedings and Reflections

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Conference Proceedings

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