AI in teaching

The working group deals with the active use of AI applications in teaching and learning. It was founded by the Academy for Teaching Development.

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Artificial intelligence in university teaching

The progress made in artificial intelligence (AI) poses considerable challenges for university teaching. There is a widespread assumption that AI tools will have a significant impact on how universities teach and learn in the future. It is therefore very important to recognize the full potential of AI applications to improve teaching and support instruction and learning. At the same time, it is also important to reflect on the associated challenges and problems.

On this website, you will find comprehensive information on the topic of “AI in teaching.” The aim is to offer a broad perspective by giving you access to different experiences and practices in dealing with AI in teaching. You are welcome to use these resources and benefit from the various information and experiences already available. Together, we can advance the topic of “AI in teaching” without neglecting the important reflection on the challenges of AI and its responsible use in teaching and learning.

Information

Here, we understand “generative AI” to mean computer models that are capable of autonomously generating new content such as images, text, or music, taking into account human input, after learning internal patterns and structures from a training data set.

Current information from the University of Jena

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AI Forum mailing listExternal link A mailing list has been set up to facilitate exchange between those interested in AI at the university. We would like to invite anyone interested to join the mailing list ki-forum@listserv.uni-jena.de via the following link. This list serves as a platform for information exchange, networking and discussion.

News and events related to AI in teaching

Both lecturers and students should be given the opportunity to exchange views on the impact of AI tools on studying and teaching. Here you will find events from various university departments and selected external events that serve this purpose.

Resources – Further information on AI in the higher education context

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eTeach Network ThuringiaExternal link
The eTeach Network Thuringia offers a wide range of exchange, networking and training services on the topic of AI in higher education for members of the 10 universities in Thuringia.