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.
- AI in tertiary education - a summary of the current state of play, including insights into emerging use cases and guidance on ethical considerations
- A generative AI primer - an introduction to generative artificial intelligence technology and its implications on education
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.
- Generative AI and accessibility in education - a look at a few of the emerging uses we’ve seen as well as some of the key concerns and challenges arising.
- Navigating the AI wave: fears regarding AI’s role in the future of education - read a student’s perspective as they navigate the evolving landscape of AI in education, shedding light on its transformative potential and the need for thoughtful policies to harness its full benefits.
Supporting staff
Access practical guidance on the capabilities and limitations of AI so your staff can integrate AI tools responsibly.
- How generative AI is impacting the way we work - explore the transformative impact of generative AI on work processes, including its potential to enhance productivity, creativity, and efficiency.
Maintaining academic integrity
Practical guidance covering assessment and the latest information on detection.
- Generative AI: lifeline for students or threat to traditional assessment? - Kathy Armour, vice-provost (education and student experience) at UCL brought together Russell Group university leaders and a panel of students, to discuss the future of degree assessment.
- AI Detection: latest recommendations - our updated advice on AI detection software.
Safe responsible use
Learn about ethical considerations, biases, and licensing options, ensuring AI is used thoughtfully and responsibly.
- Artificial intelligence and the environment: Taking a responsible approach - discusses the ethical considerations and environmental impact of AI, emphasising the importance of responsible AI use to mitigate negative effects on the environment
- Hidden workers powering AI - this blog post focuses on hidden labour involved in AI production, what can be done to improve the situation and how we can make informed decisions about using AI products and services.
Next stage: experimenting and exploring
In the next stage, both individuals and institutions as a whole will be experimenting and trying AI tools.