Skills Education

It’s time to shift the paradigm 

This session acknowledges the disruption caused by generative AI (GenAI) and turns our focus to legitimate use of AI in the ‘classroom’. 

The rise of artificial intelligence (AI) and generative AI tools such as ChatGPT over the last couple of years has necessitated a shift in educator thinking. Fields in education, and learning and development have experienced upheaval as people experiment with, and uncover, the vast capabilities of AI. And, let’s face it, students are likely at the forefront of this experimentation for learning!

This session acknowledges all of the above. Technology can assist learning in myriad ways, including by driving innovative practice and personalised learning experiences. It’s time to shift the outdated paradigm of ‘use of AI = cheating = should be banned’ and embrace the efficiencies AI can bring to the learning process for students.

In this session, we’ll:

• Examine the positive impacts and efficiencies AI can bring for students and trainers alike
• Unpack the types of considerations that come with the use of artificial intelligence and, 
• Explore different AI tools and the various ways they can assist

Key topics covered     

• Thinking about AI as a ‘helper’ – not just as a risk to authenticity
• Ethical considerations in adoption/deployment of artificial intelligence in the learning environment
• Ways AI as a tool can benefit the learning process
• Various tools your learners might like to try (if they haven’t already!)

Important note: this session does not address issues linked to use of AI in assessment, with focus instead on the learning process and supporting that.