Understand AI basics for teaching and learning
This is the first session in Module 1: Understanding AI in tertiary education for teaching and learning, part of a structured curriculum.
- Online
- One hour
- Free
This course will be held on
30 June 2025
- Online in Teams
- 12:30 – 13:30
About
In this session we explore key terminology and concepts of artificial intelligence relevant to education. Understand differences between AI-driven and human decision-making processes. Discover practical prompting techniques to enhance use of AI in teaching and learning.
The curriculum is structured into three modules designed for teaching and learning staff. Module 1: Understanding AI in tertiary education for teaching and learning, Module 2: Essential AI skills for teaching and learning, and Module 3: Ethical and responsible use of AI for teaching and learning.
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.
What we cover
- Definition and key terminology
- Types of AI
- Fundamental principles of AI operation
- Differences between AI-driven and human decision-making
- Effective prompting
What to expect
- Exploration of key terminology and concepts of artificial intelligence
- Understanding of differences between AI-driven and human decision-making processes
- Practical prompting techniques to enhance use of AI in teaching and learning
Pricing and eligibility
- Jisc members - Free
- Non member, not-for-profit - £50.00 + 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 must register and pay to attend this session.
For more information email training@jisc.ac.uk or phone 01235 822242.
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.