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

  • Use of AI at the University of Jena

    The University of Jena is home to numerous research projects focusing on the development and application of AI. The results of this research not only contribute to expanding our understanding of AI, but also have the potential to actively address the social challenges of our time.
    This page provides an overview of the University of Jena's activities and services in the field of artificial intelligence beyond study and teaching.

    Further Information
  • Recommendation on the Use of Generative AI Tools at the Friedrich Schiller University Jena

    This guide provides orientation for all students, staff, and external parties at the University of Jena regarding the responsible use of generative artificial intelligence (AI) as a tool in professional life as well as in studies, teaching, and research. In order to use AI tools safely as an aid to support one's own work, users should also be aware of the risks.

    Further Information
  • Information regarding examination regulations

    How is the use of AI regulated at Friedrich Schiller University Jena? Here you will find information on the revised Declaration of Academic Integrity and Declaration of Permitted Resources for the use of generative AI tools in seminar papers and theses.

    Examination Regulations
  • Didactic ideas and resources on the topic of AI in teaching

    The staff at the LehreLernen Service Center are the main contact for didactic questions concerning new developments and innovations in teaching. This also applies to the didactic challenges surrounding generative AI.

    Higher Education Didactics
  • Technical training and continuing education

    The integration of appropriate methods and tools into student education presents teachers with many new challenges. To address this, in addition to the offerings of the relevant institutions (Competence Center for Digital Research, zedif), the Thuringian University Initiative for AI in University Teaching (THInKI), in cooperation with the Data Literacy Jena (DaLiJe) project, offers the “AI Teaching Workshop,” which provides an opportunity for exchange.

    Qualification
  • AI Forum mailing list

    External 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.

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Resources – Further information on AI in the higher education context

  • eTeach Network Thuringia

    External 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.

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