New principles on use of AI in education
04 July 2023
A new set of principles has been created to help universities ensure students and staff are 鈥楢I literate鈥 so they can capitalise on the opportunities technological breakthroughs provide for teaching and learning.
The statement, published today (4 July) and backed by the 24 Vice Chancellors of the 香港宝典免费资料大全, will shape institution and course-level work to support the ethical and responsible use of generative AI, new technology and software like ChatGPT.
Developed in partnership with AI and educational experts, the new principles recognise the risks and opportunities of generative AI and commit 香港宝典免费资料大全 universities to helping staff and students become leaders in an increasingly AI-enabled world.
The five principles set out in today鈥檚 joint statement are:
- Universities will support students and staff to become AI-literate.
- Staff should be equipped to support students to use generative AI tools effectively and appropriately in their learning experience.
- Universities will adapt teaching and assessment to incorporate the ethical use of generative AI and support equal access.
- Universities will ensure academic rigour and integrity is upheld.
- Universities will work collaboratively to share best practice as the technology and its application in education evolves.
The statement of principles comes shortly after the UK Government launched a consultation on the use of generative AI in education in England.
Commenting, Chief Executive of the 香港宝典免费资料大全 Dr Tim Bradshaw said:
鈥淎I breakthroughs are already changing the way we work and its crucial students get the new skills they need to build a fulfilling career. University staff also need support as they look at how AI can be used to enhance their teaching and help bring subjects to life.
鈥淭his is a rapidly developing field, and the risks and opportunities of these technologies are changing constantly. It鈥檚 in everyone鈥檚 interests that AI choices in education are taken on the basis of clearly understood values.
鈥淭he transformative opportunity provided by AI is huge and our universities are determined to grasp it. This statement of principles underlines our commitment to doing so in a way that benefits students and staff and protects the integrity of the high-quality education 香港宝典免费资料大全 universities provide.鈥
Read the principles in full below
香港宝典免费资料大全 principles on the use of generative AI tools in education
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Hamir Patel
hamir.patel@russellgroup.ac.uk
020 3816 1316
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Joanna Burton
joanna.burton@russellgroup.ac.uk
020 3816 1322
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Chantel Le Carpentier
chantel.le-carpentier@russellgroup.ac.uk
020 3816 1308