Digital transformation Strategic insight and guidance to assist higher education institutions in leveraging the benefits of technology – from artificial intelligence to campus infrastructure
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How AI chatbots address mental health issues in South Africa
Artificial intelligence can offer promise for student mental health services in Africa . AI - driven chatbots can provide a nonjudgemental , readily available , cost - effective avenue for individuals to access …
Artificial intelligence – friend or foe ? It ’ s up to academia
Higher education will be instrumental in determining whether generative AI ends up as a friend or enemy . Ibiyemi Omeihe and Kingsley O . Omeihe outline what …
Four ways to cultivate an engaged social media community
When it comes to social media , don ’ t forget the power of connection . Paul Shannon and Andrew Murray outline four ways to engage with your audience
Talking to students about AI
Socio - economic , cultural , geographic and other factors mean that some students know more about AI than others , and we can ’ t have an effective discussion about AI and …
Teach students to use GenAI to create characters for stories
Over time , students will learn to perfect their prompts and work side by side with AI to enhance their creativity , write Gloria Anah í Molina Barr ó n and Pamela In é s Marroquin …
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How to assess and enhance students ’ AI literacy
Digital upskilling needs a whole - organisation approach
Students using generative AI to write essays isn ' t a crisis
Embedding holographic learning experiences into teaching
AI did not disturb assessment – it just made our mistakes visible
If educators don ’ t understand the learning processes , they also miss the reasons why students cheat , writes Margault Sacr é . Here , she offers an approach to motivate and …
Leveraging LLMs to assess soft skills in lifelong learning
Leadership and critical - thinking skills are difficult to measure . Here , Jonna Lee offers case studies that test the idea of integrating LLMs into assessment practices as a …
Rather than restrict the use of AI , let ’ s embrace the challenge it offers
Using the AI Assessment Scale , we can equip students with the skills they ’ ll need for the future workplace . Mike Perkins and Jasper Roe explain how
How students ’ GenAI skills and reflection affect assignment instructions
The ability to use generative AI is akin to time management or other learning skills that students need practice to master . Here , Vincent Spezzo and Ilya Gokhman offer …
We should be thinking about assessments and AI in a completely different way
Let ’ s embrace the benefits of AI rather than fearing its impact on academic misconduct . Dilshad Sheikh offers her tips on adopting new technology in pedagogy
THE podcast : the future of XR and immersive learning
Immersive technology expert Monica Ar é s explains how the combination of artificial intelligence and extended reality in education has the potential to unlock …
In an artificially intelligent age , frame higher education around a new kind of thinking
One of the helpful by - products emerging from the advent of AI is that we are beginning to reflect more critically on the way we think , writes David Holland
Charting the future : ChatGPT ’ s impact on nursing education and assessments
Interactive workshops and user - friendly guides can unlock the potential of ChatGPT in assessment and overcome initial hesitation around its use . Here , Dianne …
How to choose an app that will encourage reporting of sexual violence on campus
Responsible technology can enhance university responses to gender - based violence reports . Here , Heather Flowe and Laura Stevens share what to look for and …
How to partner with AI and improve the learning experience
As generative AI permeates the classroom , educators are faced with a very important question : is it a friend or a foe ?
Use artificial intelligence to get your students thinking critically
When crafting online courses , teaching critical thinking skills is crucial . Urbi Ghosh shows how generative AI can shape how educators can approach this
Designing assessments with generative AI in mind
A new era of AI requires a balance between thoughtfully mitigating and responsibly promoting student use of new tools
The ‘ deep learn ’ framework : elevating AI literacy in higher education
AI literacy is no longer a futuristic concept ; it ’ s a critical skill for university students . The ‘ deep learn ’ framework offers a comprehensive approach to enhancing …
AI and assessment redesign : a four - step process
If GenAI tools have ushered in an era in which institutions can no longer assure the integrity of each individual assessment , the sector must focus on assuring the integrity …
How to develop a digital competency framework everyone can benefit from
It ’ s up to higher education institutions to teach students the digital skills they ’ ll need for the world of work . Steven Wong outlines the framework his team developed to …
THE podcast : interview with Mark Thompson , professor of digital economy at the University of Exeter
Academic , practitioner and policy commentator Mark Thompson shares his concern that UK higher education is drifting from its true north of research , teaching …
How your graduates can beat AI in the job market of tomorrow
Your students are facing a competition against a faster , better and cheaper opponent in 2025 ’ s job market – AI . Ioannis Glinavos offers his advice on prepping …
The three questions that will define the future of higher education
Generative AI is here to stay – how can higher education respond ? Julia Chen poses three fundamental questions to explore a strategic vision for the sector
Data management strategy in higher education : a blueprint for excellence
By assessing data maturity , establishing data governance , creating centralised data teams and adopting a dynamic data reference model , institutions can remain …
Ideas that make a difference for the digital transformation of universities
In a series of Campus resources , UK digital adopters explore what has worked ( and what has not ) as universities go digital and where investment in technology can be most …
Harnessing the humanities for transformative tech leadership
Amid a growing awareness that humanities students and faculty need data literacy , Rishi Jaitly , a longstanding champion of the humanities in technology , explains why …
How can we teach AI literacy skills ?
Universities have made positive strides in improving digital literacy for graduates , but now they need to do the same for AI literacy
Prepare the workforce of tomorrow by integrating data literacy into your curriculum
Data literacy skills are increasingly important in the modern workplace . Ermal Haranlli , Nedelin Velikov and Kehara Warnakulasuriya offer their advice on …
How authentic stories can empower the ‘ unheard voices ’
Storytelling can be a powerful change agent . When proposing change – such as the digital transformation in universities – leadership needs to communicate in ways that cut …
Collaboration requires more than not stepping on toes
To get things done in universities , do we need to embrace conflict or find new ways to work together ? Here , three digital adopters explain why collaboration isn ’ t the same …
Why the ‘ machine says no ’ : how asking for less can get you more …
Under - investment and lack of future proofing of core digital systems have left many universities with creaking legacy infrastructure that cannot support …
Using telepresence to enrich learning
Implementing cutting - edge technology enriches the learning experiences and prepares students for an increasingly interconnected and diverse world
How AI can revolutionise the way we analyse student surveys
Student surveys provide a potential goldmine of data . Kirsty Bryant suggests deploying AI to maximise your insight
Transforming marketing lectures with AI and simulations
How do we teach students marketing theory while preparing them for an evolving professional landscape ? Rohim Mohammed looks at how artificial intelligence and …
The what , why and how of data visualisation for higher education
Wondering how to get started with data visualisation ? Andrew Moles lays out the basics and offers his advice
The library ’ s role in digital education : content is still king
University libraries have a huge opportunity to evolve and strengthen their roles . To do this , they must demonstrate the value of their digital content by promoting the use …
Sharing qualitative research through open access
Traditional open access repositories are designed for sharing quantitative data . But what about qualitative data – non - numeric information and concepts such as case …
Can academics tell the difference between AI - generated and human - authored content ?
A recent study asked students and academics to distinguish between scientific abstracts generated by ChatGPT and those written by humans . Omar Siddique …
Campus webinar : Can universities keep pace with digital transformation ?
Three Australian digital education experts from the Campus + network explore the benefits and risks of AI and VR in teaching and learning , and gauge higher education ’ …
THE podcast : microcredentials are knocking . Will higher education answer ?
Tips from 10 years of Moocs at the University of Edinburgh and a call to arms to embrace technology for greater equity and financial sustainability
Transition from expert to guide by embracing generative AI
In the process of learning how to use generative AI , Kyrin Liong rekindled her inner student
Use technology to boost productivity and beat burnout
Ay ş e Hyusein advises using a range of techniques and tools for more effective time management
Don ’ t just chat ( GPT ) : turn on critical interrogation
Critical thinking is often seen as the antidote to generative AI . But what if educators took it one step further back and aimed to encourage students ’ curiosity ? Giuseppe …
