Generative artificial intelligence: Use at University

Building GenAI literacy requires a conscious effort in conversation with your students. Discussion topics might include:

• Risks & benefits 
• Ethical use, e.g., academic integrity, privacy, bias, copyright 
• Developing targeted and effective prompts Evaluation of the output 
• Talk about how the use of GenAI is aligned with the learning outcomes including the development of critical thinking skills in authentic assessments.
•  Expectations & assessment instructions
• Give them plenty of time to ask questions and practice using the tools in class.

You can also book a Liaison librarian to deliver interactive sessions on AI literacy with your students.

Suggested reading

Commonwealth of Australia. (2023). Australian framework for generative artificial intelligence in schools. https://www.education.gov.au/schooling/resources/australian-framework-generative-artificial-intelligence-ai-schools

Hervieux, S., & Wheatley, A. (2024). Building an AI literacy framework: Perspectives from instruction librarians and current information literacy tools. Choice, LTI: LibTech Insights, and Taylor & Francis. https://www.choice360.org/libtech-insight/white-paper-building-an-ai-literacy-framework/

Hibbert, M., Altman, E., Shippen, T., & Wright, M. (2024, June 3). A framework of AI literacy. Educause Review. https://er.educause.edu/articles/2024/6/a-framework-for-ai-literacy#:~:text=The%20framework%20is%20intended%20to,Use%20and%20Apply%20AI

• Artificial intelligence guidelines
• Artificial intelligence guidelines for teachers
• Gathering evidence for suspected, unsanctioned use of artificial intelligence tools

• AAIN Generative AI guidelines for Guidelines for students, teachers, and support staff
• AI and assessment design (University of South Australia)
• TEQSA Assessment reform for the age of artificial intelligence 
• Good practice guide (Flinders University) 
• Re-imagining university assessment in a digital world
• Rethinking assessment in response to AI