About
Explore key artificial intelligence terminology and concepts relevant to tertiary education. Examine the capabilities and limitations of generative AI, AI assistants and agentic AI. Practise introductory prompting techniques and learn to critically evaluate AI-generated outputs, recognising where human judgement and oversight remain essential.
This is the first session in module one. The curriculum is structured into three modules designed for teaching and learning staff:
Module one: understanding AI in tertiary education for teaching and learning
Module two: essential AI skills for teaching and learning
Module three: ethical and responsible use of AI for teaching and learning
For further information, read our AI literacy curriculum for teaching and learning staff blog.
Who should attend
This session is aimed at teaching and learning staff who want to build a foundational understanding of AI and develop awareness of its role in education.
The session is suitable for a wide audience from these sectors:
- Further education
- Higher education
- Independent education
- Multi-academy trusts
What we cover
- Core AI concepts and capabilities, including generative AI, AI assistants and an introduction to agentic AI
- How generative AI works, including its capabilities and limitations
- Using AI as an assistant while retaining human expertise and oversight
- Getting started with prompting through clear instructions and relevant context
- Critically evaluating AI-generated outputs and applying professional judgement
What to expect
- Develop a clear understanding of key AI concepts, capabilities and limitations
- Practical examples of AI use in teaching and learning, including simple prompting
- Exploration of AI-generated outputs and the importance of questioning, checking and human judgement
Pricing and eligibility
- Jisc members: inclusive to membership
- Non member, not-for-profit: £52 + VAT
This webinar is free to anyone from a Jisc member organisation (UK further education colleges, specialist colleges or higher education institutions). You will therefore need to register with your institution's email address.
Non member, not-for-profit organisations, for example multi academy trusts, schools and Independent HE, must register and pay to attend this session.
For more information email training@jisc.ac.uk.
Session preparation and setup
Upon successful registration before the webinar you'll receive your joining instructions email from training@jisc.ac.uk. Please fully read the instructions to ensure ease of access to the live online room.
- The webinar will be run in Teams, with live automated captioning and transcription
- You'll also need a headset, or headphones and a microphone
- Please sign in using your full name
- Participants’ microphones will be muted on entry. If you would like to speak, please use the raise hand tool or the chat pane to indicate this
- We'll be taking questions during the webinar, which you can submit in the chat pane
Upon successful registration before the webinar you'll receive your joining instructions email from training@jisc.ac.uk. Please fully read the instructions to ensure ease of access to the live online room.
- The webinar will be run in Teams, with live automated captioning and transcription
- You'll also need a headset, or headphones and a microphone
- Please sign in using your full name
- Participants’ microphones will be muted on entry. If you would like to speak, please use the raise hand tool or the chat pane to indicate this
- We'll be taking questions during the webinar, which you can submit in the chat pane
Find out more
For more information view our artificial intelligence YouTube playlist or visit our artificial intelligence blog.