How hard can it be? Testing the dependability of AI detection toolsStudents are using artificial intelligence to write essays and other assessment tasks, but can they fool the AI detection tools? Daniel Lee and Edward Palmer put a few to the testEdward Palmer, Daniel LeeThe University of Adelaide
Learning the machine: shaping the future of creative educationEducators should engage with artificial intelligence and other technologies not just as users but as influencers, write Ed D’Souza and Sunil Manghani Ed D'Souza, Sunil Manghani University of Southampton
Will ChatGPT change our definitions of cheating?We can’t yet know if we have a full taxonomy of ChatGPT-enhanced mischief, or whether certain uses should be classed as mischief at all, writes Tom MuirTom MuirOslo Metropolitan University
How to strengthen your metacognitive skills to collaborate effectively with AI To follow their previous piece on why metacognition is crucial for collaborating with Generative AI, Sidra and Claire Mason reveal how to boost those specific metacognitive skillsSidra, Claire MasonCommonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO)
Why buttons press our buttonsA design system can underpin consistency and content standards in university website and digital services, but it does not replace good design decisions. Here, Ayala Gordon offers guidance to content design teams Ayala GordonUniversity of Southampton
ChatGPT and generative AI: 25 applications to support student engagementIn the fourth part of their series looking at 100 ways to use ChatGPT in higher education, Seb Dianati and Suman Laudari share 25 prompts for the AI tool to boost student engagementSeb Dianati, Suman Laudari Charles Darwin University
Mastering generative AI: crafting reusable prompts for effective learning designRichard McInnes and Ajay Kulkarni discuss how to get consistent, quality and replicable results when using generative AI to support course design and developmentRichard McInnes, Ajay Kulkarni The University of Adelaide
ChatGPT and generative AI: 25 applications to support administrative tasks In the third part of their series looking at 100 ways to use ChatGPT in higher education, Seb Dianati and Suman Laudari share 25 prompts for the AI tool to assist with administrative dutiesSeb Dianati, Suman Laudari Charles Darwin University
Enhancing manuscript clarity and ethical credibility with ChatGPTIkenna Uwanuakwa shares experience and tips for using ChatGPT to improve academic writing without falling foul of ethical considerationsIkenna Uwanuakwa Near East University
Collaborating with artificial intelligence? Use your metacognitive skills Metacognition in humans holds the key to ‘collaborative intelligence’ – making the most effective use of the complementary strengths of human and artificial intelligenceClaire Mason, Sidra, Andrew Reeson, Cécile Paris Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO)
Nudge technology can help students re-engage Early-intervention initiatives to tackle student disengagement can be challenging to implement. A centralised, targeted approach using a communication nudge can encourage students to re-engage with online learningEllie KayTe Whare Wānanga o Waitaha | University of Canterbury
Using VR to change medical students’ attitudes towards older patients A five-minute virtual reality exercise has the power to dramatically shift students’ understanding of and empathy for dementia patients’ experienceJános KollárSemmelweis University
THE podcast: the AI university is comingAI expert Ashok Goel is back on the podcast to help us understand the implications of ChatGPT for higher education and what will happen nextAshok GoelGeorgia Tech’s Center for 21st Century Universities
Digital accessibility is real and tangibleA workshop using real-life examples and first-hand experience of how assistive technology works can result in a deeper understanding of accessibility needsTharindu Liyanagunawardena University of Reading
Useful applications of AI in higher education – for which no specialist tech knowledge is neededThe rapid proliferation of artificial intelligence has left users struggling to keep up. Cato Rolea explores practical applications of these tools in higher educationCato RoleaNottingham Trent University
You wake up in a locked room… Using digital escape rooms to promote student engagementGame-based learning can unlock students’ motivation to learn and develop skills such as critical-thinking, teamwork and problem-solving, as Steven Montagu-Cairns explainsSteven Montagu-CairnsUniversity of Leeds
Teaching AI literacy: how to begin Students urgently need to develop their AI literacy skills if they are to gain graduate-level jobs and help society tame the perils of the technology, write Christine O’Dea and Mike O’DeaXianghan (Christine) O’Dea , Mike O'DeaUniversity of Huddersfield, York St John University
A beginner’s guide to implementing new technologies in your classesAdela Vega shares practical strategies for overcoming the stress associated with using new tech, so that teachers can instead embrace it as part of their practiceAdela VegaMonterrey Institute of Technology
Learning designer may be the best job you’ve never heard ofThis role is the bridge between students and academia – and makes use of many transferable skills you may already have in your toolkit Vanessa JeffersonOnline Education Services
Extended reality for extending educationAs digital technologies like extended reality (XR) evolve, how could they be used to enhance university teaching? Drawing on experience in architecture, Martin W. Andrews and Antonino Di Raimo investigateMartin W. Andrews, Antonino Di RaimoThe University of Portsmouth
Re-evaluating natural intelligence in the face of ChatGPTGenerative AI tools mean that our pedagogy, understanding of specialisation and how we value human abilities such as empathy, compassion and critical thinking must changeElvin Lim , Andrew KohSingapore Management University
‘I just wish all lecturers would use the VLE in the same way’A consistent approach to blended teaching and learning across the whole institution can shift the student experience. Here’s a way to achieve it – from page templates to staff training Alison TornLeeds Trinity University
Effective assessment practices for a ChatGPT-enabled worldAssessment methods that require students to produce authentic, novel and personalised responses can help educators stay ahead of the uncertainty and workload that AI writers createJonna Lee Georgia Tech’s Center for 21st Century Universities
Tips for adopting the right technology for blended learningStart simple, practise and consider what IT support is available when choosing online tools for blended courses, advise Carl Sherwood and John Raiti, among other aspects to considerJohn Raiti, Carl SherwoodThe University of Queensland
Prompt engineering as academic skill: a model for effective ChatGPT interactionsGathering information from AI requires a new layer of search skills that includes constructing effective prompts and critically navigating and evaluating outputsAdrian J. WallbankOxford Brookes University
Using gamification as an incentive for revisionNovelty, competition and engagement give gamification an edge when it comes to getting students to revise. Here, Teegan Green, Iliria Stenning and Rasheda Keane explain how they use The Chase from H5P in a hybrid courseTeegan Green, Iliria Stenning, Rasheda KeaneThe University of Queensland
Three features that will make your Mooc stand outLearning designers and educators should focus on creating value for learners that goes beyond Mooc content. In this article, Temesgen Kifle and Ben Cossalter share innovative features that drive belonging and engagementTemesgen Kifle, Ben CossalterThe University of Queensland
AI text detectors: a stairway to heaven or hell?The emergence of GPTZero, OpenAI’s text classifier and Turnitin’s AI detector bring a risk of over-reliance on AI classifiers. Are they a solution or a further problem to be solved?Miguel de CarvalhoThe University of Edinburgh
Pedagogic paradigm 4.0: bringing students, educators and AI togetherHow should universities navigate the emerging triad of students, educators and artificial intelligence-powered applications? Isabel Fischer offers her suggestionsIsabel Fischer The University of Warwick
A Spotify model of personalised higher education With technology offering greater potential for a personalised approach to higher education, Michael Rosemann and Martin Betts look at what universities can learn from the ubiquitous music platform SpotifyMichael Rosemann, Martin BettsQueensland University of Technology, HEDx
How to set up immersive VR lessons on your campusUsing extended reality can enable students to have experiences that would otherwise be impossible to access. Here’s how to get startedAna Gabriela Rodríguez-Mendoza , Adriana Plata-Marroquin , Brenda Aimé Luis-Chavira Monterrey Institute of Technology
How generative AI like ChatGPT is pushing assessment reform AI has brought assessment and academic integrity in higher education to the fore. Here, Amir Ghapanchi offers seven ways to evaluate student learning that mitigate the impact of AI writers Amir GhapanchiVictoria University
Four ways active learning can transform learning experiencesEdtech has facilitated a teaching approach that ties student success to collaboration, consistency and contribution. Paul Hopkinson breaks down its advantages Paul HopkinsonZayed University
AI or VR? Matching emerging tech to real-world learningDefining the problem can determine the best tech to deliver realistic training environments. Here is how one media lab demystifies technology-enabled learning experiences and empowers educators to develop their ownMartin Brown , Philip Poronnik, Claudio Corvalan-Diaz, William Havellas University of Sydney
Universities must think smarter when devising edtech strategies for the futureThe ideal vision is one where AI and faculty work together to deliver the best outcomes, rather than a two-tier system where the less privileged are left with a low-cost, automated educationSarah GrantImperial College London
The library and the metaverse: a match made in heavenA group of librarians and education specialists from Monterrey Institute of Technology share their tips after designing a virtual escape room that inculcates library skillsJosé Vladimir Burgos Aguilar , Lorena Guadalupe Rodríguez Leal , Lorena Quilantán García Monterrey Institute of Technology
ChatGPT and learning design: what online content creation opportunities does it offer?A guide to how ChatGPT and other AI writers can be used to help learning designers and faculty create course content more efficientlyDawn Gilmore, Anitra Nottingham, Marcelo ZerwesRMIT University
We don’t teach students to use a slide rule in a world of calculatorsAccelerating AI capabilities give rise to ethical questions about use, for students and educators. With the technology here to stay, how can universities equip future decision-makers with the skills they will need for the workplace? Micheal Axelsen, Suzanne BonnerThe University of Queensland
How AI will make university teachers’ lives easierIs artificial intelligence a looming existential threat to higher education? Or is AI technology such as ChatGPT a shot in the arm that teachers can use to improve our productivity?Jack WangThe University of Queensland
Hybrid learning: The future?A new white paper exploring students study preferences and perceptions of hybrid learningClass TechnologiesClass Technologies
I bring new and engaging ways for students to learn in the classroomBased on a prompt from THE Campus editors, the language generation software ChatGPT argues why it should be used in the classroom and gives examples of how it can assist faculty in teachingChat GPTCampus
Matching technology training to industry needs: a case studyProfessional development courses, especially in rapidly developing technologies, must evolve to meet industry needs. Here, Daniel Garrote explains how his institution created a master’s in the Internet of ThingsDaniel Garrote Nuclio Digital School
Get started with virtual reality for learning and teachingFree, accessible resources are readily available for educators who want to add virtual reality to their teaching tools. Start small, be realistic and persist, says Siân ShawSiân Shaw Anglia Ruskin University
Should we be worried? An educators’ introduction to the metaverse What is it and what might it mean for the future of education? Paul BaileyJisc
Eliminating harmful digital technologies in universities: a guideModern institutions are rife with tech that disenfranchises, dehumanises, excludes and even bullies students and teachers. It’s high time for a rethink, says Andy FarnellAndy FarnellVisiting Professor
Why is digital transformation such a challenge for HE?Size and legacy approaches are among the barriers universities face when it comes to using technology to improve teaching, learning and research. This six-point plan details what needs to happenHeidi Fraser-KraussJisc
What AI-generated lesson plans might mean for educatorsEducators can use the issues, challenges and opportunities brought by artificial intelligence to think about teaching in terms of design and process rather than outcomes Nick Kelly, Kelli McGrawQueensland University of Technology
A model for deploying AI across a university and regionA new supercomputer, new faculty and partnerships with higher education and industry leaders helped the University of Florida transform itself into an AI powerhouse, creating a blueprint for other institutions to followCheryl MartinNVIDIA
A digital boost to music teaching and performanceDrawing on an audiovisual project to create a virtual studio where researchers and students can test sound in multiple settings, from a cathedral to a cave, William Minty shares lessons on how to manage institution-wide tech developmentsWilliam MintyRoyal Northern College of Music (RNCM)
Digital first: how to use AI to enhance customer service in universitiesSeven points to consider when introducing artificial intelligence to provide front-line customer service support at your institution, by Paul Mahoney Paul MahoneyStaffordshire University