Approaching and understanding AI

This stage of the AI maturity toolkit involves understanding the foundational concepts of AI, recognising its benefits, and identifying challenges.

At this stage you may be:

  • an individual or institution with an interest in AI.
  • eager to understand how AI has impacted or is transforming education and other sectors.

Almost all institutions have moved beyond this stage, where they begin by exploring AI's role and potential in education.

Key activities at this stage include attending workshops, reading relevant literature, and engaging in discussions about AI's impact on education.

Many individuals are still at the early stages of their journey, and the material in this section acts as a useful introduction to AI in education.

Resources

Strategic

These resources can give you a comprehensive understanding of AI and the opportunities and challenges for tertiary education, to support planning and responsible decision making as AI continues to evolve.

Navigating the opportunities and challenges of AI: a view from Jisc

Explore the four main strands of our work: pilots, events, information, and community. Includes addressing students’ needs and concerns and how we plan to support the strategic adoption of AI in education over the next few years.

Supporting students/learners

Advice and guidance on addressing student needs, concerns and supporting their learning experience.

Supporting staff

Access practical guidance on the capabilities and limitations of AI so your staff can integrate AI tools responsibly.

Maintaining academic integrity

Practical guidance covering assessment and the latest information on detection.

Safe responsible use

Learn about ethical considerations, biases, and licensing options, ensuring AI is used thoughtfully and responsibly.

AI tools

Exploring interesting potential and existing use cases and showcasing emerging AI tools

Next stage: experimenting and exploring

In the next stage, both individuals and institutions as a whole will be experimenting and trying AI tools.

Next stage: experimenting and exploring