Train your Leadership, Faculty and Administrators

This 20-hour course equips education professionals with the knowledge and skills to integrate AI effectively into higher education, driving innovation while maintaining academic integrity. Each lesson is practical, focused, and directly applicable to your work.

Earn a Digital Certificate

Upon completing the course, you will receive a Certificate in AI for Higher Education, issued by the Digital Education Council. This certification highlights your expertise in AI’s practical applications within higher education, equipping you with the skills to navigate AI-driven advancements. Showcase your ability to integrate AI into teaching, learning, and institutional strategies, and stand out as a leader in the field.

                     Certificate in AI for                           Higher Education Course Plan

38 Chapters · 181 Lessons

  1. 1

    Course Overview

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      Course Overview: Certificate in AI for Higher Education

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    Learning Objectives

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      Learning Objectives

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    Module 1: AI Fundamentals

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      Introduction

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    Module 1.1: Introduction to AI in Higher Education

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      Why Now?

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      What is AI?

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      A Framework to Apply AI

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      Reflective Prompt

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      Implementing AI in Teaching

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      Downloadable Material: Introduction to AI in Higher Education

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      Knowledge Check

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    Module 1.2: Infrastructure for AI

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      The Infrastructure for AI Adoption and Implementation

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      Technologies of AI

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      Innovation for AI Implementation

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      Reflective Prompt

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      Ethical Considerations When Using AI

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      Downloadable Material: Infrastructure for AI

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      Knowledge Check

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    Module 1.3: The AI Lifecycle, Data Privacy and Security

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      The AI Lifecycle

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      Reflective Prompt

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      Building AI Responsibly

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      Data Privacy and Security for Education Institutions

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      Case Studies: Institution Practices to Safeguard Data Privacy in AI

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      Downloadable Material: The AI Lifecycle, Data Privacy and Security

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      Knowledge Check

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    Module 1.4: The Landscape of AI in Higher Education

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      Capturing the Future

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      Reflective Prompt

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      Landscape of AI: Key Stakeholders

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      Getting Ready for the Future of Education

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      Reflective Prompt

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      Downloadable Material: The Landscape of AI in Higher Education

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      Knowledge Check

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    Module 1.5: The Changing Role of Academia with AI

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      Change is Coming: AI Idiots and Competences for the Future

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      Reflective Prompt

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      The AI Idiocy Problem

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      Key Skills and Competencies of Educators in the AI Era

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      Case Study

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      Downloadable Material: The Changing Role of Academia with AI

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      Benchmark Yourself with Global Educators

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    Module 1: Conclusion

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      Conclusion

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    Module 2: Use Cases of AI in Higher Education

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      Introduction

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    Module 2.1: AI for Course and Assessment Design

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      Streamline Course and Assessment Design

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      Reflective Prompt

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      Enhance Instructional Development

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      Downloadable Material: AI for Course and Assessment Design

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      Knowledge Check

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    Module 2.2: AI for Content and Activities Production

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      Enhance Content and Activities Production

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      Reflective Prompt

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      AI in Content Creation

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      Downloadable Material: AI for Content and Activities Production

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      Knowledge Check

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    Module 2.3: AI to Automate Interactions with Students

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      Leverage AI for Interactions with Students

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      Reflective Prompt

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      AI-Driven Student Interactions

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      Downloadable Material: AI to Automate Interactions with Students

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      Knowledge Check

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    Module 2.4: AI for Grading

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      Building an AI-Driven Grading Workflow

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      Reflective Prompt

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      AI-Powered Grading

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      Downloadable Material: AI for Grading

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      Knowledge Check

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    Module 2.5: AI for Personalised Learning

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      Design Personalised Learning Pathways with AI

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      Reflective Prompt

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      Use AI to Customise Instructional Content

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      Challenges and Risks of Using AI to Personalise Learning

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      Enhance Student Engagement through AI-Driven Tools

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      Support Self-Directed Learning with AI

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      Downloadable Material: AI for Personalised Learning

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      Knowledge Check

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      Summary

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    Module 2.6: Boosting Inclusivity and Decision-Making with AI

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      AI to Discover Insights and Predict

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      Use Cases: AI to Enable Decision-Making

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      Reflective Prompt

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      Inclusivity in Higher Education

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      Testimony: AI and Inclusivity in UC Berkeley

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      Downloadable Material: Boosting Inclusivity and Decision-Making with AI

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      Knowledge Check

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    Module 2: Conclusion

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      Conclusion

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    Module 3: Implementing AI in your organisation

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      Introduction

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    Module 3.1: Understanding Attitudes and Perceptions of AI

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      Insights from the Student Survey

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      Reflective Prompt

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      Insights from the Faculty Survey

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      Reflective Prompt

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      Downloadable Material: Understanding Attitudes and Perceptions of AI

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      Knowledge Check

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    Module 3.2: Addressing Challenges and Guardrails

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      Academic Integrity as Guardrail in the Age of AI

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      Reflective Prompt

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      Impact of AI on Academic Integrity

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      DEC Resilient Educational Value Chain Framework

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      Activity: Assess Vulnerability of the Educational Value Chain

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      Strategies to Strengthen Resilience

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      Downloadable Material: Addressing Challenges and Guardrails

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      Knowledge Check

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    Module 3.3: Developing AI Literacy

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      AI Literacy Framework

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      AI Literacy

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      Reflective Prompt

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      DEC AI Literacy Framework Explained

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      Knowledge Check

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      Knowledge Check: Application

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      Building AI Literacy for Faculty

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      Reflective Prompt

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      Building AI Literacy for Students

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      Downloadable Material: Developing AI Literacy

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      Downloadable Material: Digital Education Council AI Literacy Framework

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    Module 3.4: Fostering Responsible AI Innovation

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      Approaches to AI Innovation

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      Case Studies: Building In-house AI Innovation in Higher Education

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      Reflective Prompt

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      Ethical Design and Responsible AI

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      Downloadable Material: Fostering Responsible AI Innovation

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      Practice: Design Your Responsible AI System

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    Module 3: Conclusion

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      Conclusion

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    Module 4: AI Governance and Responsible Practices

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      Introduction

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    Module 4.1: Understand the DEC Framework for AI Governance

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      DEC AI Governance Framework

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      Reflective Prompt

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      Develop AI Guidelines

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      Practice & Apply

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      Understand Global AI Regulation

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      Reflective Prompt

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      Downloadable Material: Understand the DEC Framework for AI Governance

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    Module 4.2: Define Correct Use of AI for Different Use Cases

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      Classify AI Use Cases in Higher Education

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      Try it Yourself

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      AI Use Cases in Practice

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      Contested AI Use Cases

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      Reflective Prompt

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      LEAD Framework to Define Appropriate AI Use

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      Downloadable Material: Define Correct Use of AI for Different Use Cases

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    Module 4.3: Apply the DEC Framework to Define Human Involvement in AI Processes

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      Define Human Involvement in AI Processes

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      Reflective Prompt

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      Design Human Involvement in AI

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      Build Human-AI Interaction Models

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      Knowledge Check

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      Reflective Prompt

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      Downloadable Material: Apply the DEC Framework to Define Human Involvement in AI Processes

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    Module 4.4: Manage Internal Structures

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      Multi-level Organisational Structure and Accountability

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      Reflective Prompt

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      Setting Up an AI Committee

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      Monitoring, Risk Management, and Accountability

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      Knowledge Check

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      Downloadable Material: Manage Internal Structures

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    Module 4.5: Designing a Communication Strategy for AI

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      AI Communication: Scope and Challenges

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      Reflective Prompt

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      Communication Processes and Key Components

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      Designing Effective Communication Channels

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      Knowledge Check

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      Downloadable Material: Designing a Communication Strategy for AI

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    Module 4: Conclusion

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      Conclusion

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    Module 5: AI for Faculty

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      Introductory Note

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    Module 5.1: The AI Landscape in Higher Education: Insights & Perspectives from Students & Faculty

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      Introduction: Surveying the Current Landscape

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      What Might The Future Hold?

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      Reflective Prompt

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      Whose Hands on the Wheel?

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    Module 5.2: Grounding AI Use in Learning Science

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      Introduction: A Conversation with Steven Miller

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      Grounding AI Use in Learning Science - A Conversation with Steven Miller

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      Summary: Grounding AI Use in Learning Science

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      Try It Yourself

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    Module 5.3: AI in Teaching and Learning Innovations

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      Introduction: AI Frameworks & Classroom Application

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      Leveraging AI to Enhance Teaching Efficiency and Productivity

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      Teaching through a Digital Twin

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      AI-Enhanced Question Generation

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      AI-supported Active Learning and Student Engagement

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      AI-enabled Learning through Chatting with PDF

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      Critical Thinking in Writing Courses

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      Accelerating Student Creation Through Suite of AI Tools in AI Storytelling

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      AI-integrated Communications Education

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      Transforming Pedagogy with AI-driven Approaches

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      Developing Students' Critical Thinking With AI Mentor

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      Designing an AI Tutor for Personalised Learning

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      From Theory to Practice: Designing Your AI-Enabled Approach

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    Module 5.4: AI in Assessment

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      Impact of AI on Assessment in Higher Education

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      Rethinking Assessment in the Age of AI

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      Activity: Design Your Assessment with AI

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      Practical Guide to Assessment Design in the Age of AI

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      Knowledge Check

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    Module 5.5: AI in Research

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      AI Use Cases in Research

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      Knowledge Check

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      Considerations for AI Use in Research

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      Reflective Prompt

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    Module 5.6: Looking Ahead: AI & The Future of Higher Education

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      Introduction: The Evolving Role of Faculty

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      Reflective Prompt

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      The Educator as The Pathmaster

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      Call to Action: Our Community of AI-empowered Educators

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    Module 5: Conclusion

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      Conclusion

Expert-led Training

Learn from leading instructors with deep expertise in AI for higher education, combining practical insights with real-world applications.

Suzanne Dove

Vice President, Strategy and Innovation, Bentley University

Sean McMinn

Director of Center for Education Innovation, The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology

Erfan Mojaddam

Deputy Chief Academic Technology Officer and    Director of Learning Technologies and Spaces,      University of California, Berkeley 

Rodrigo Cetina

Associate Dean, Education and Academic Affairs, UPF Barcelona School of Management

Venky Shankararaman

Faculty Vice Provost (Education), Singapore Management University

Lieven Demeester

Associate Provost, (Teaching and Learning Innovation), Singapore Management University

Steven Miller

Professor Emeritus, Professor Emeritus of Information Systems, Singapore Management University

Tamas Makany

Associate Professor of Communication, Management (Practice), Singapore Management University

Chris Poskitt

Director, BSc (IS) Smart-City Management & Technology Major, Singapore Management University

Rafael Barros

Senior Lecturer of Information Systems; Coordinator, BSc (IS) Digitalisation & Cloud Solutions Track, Singapore Management University

Justin Olby

Head, Centre for English Communication, Singapore Management University

Mark Chong

Professor of Communication Management (Practice); Area Coordinator, Communication Management, Singapore Management University

Shyamala Deenathayalan

Senior Lecturer of Communication Management; Course Coordinator, Management Communication; Basket Coordinator for Managing, Singapore Management University

Alessandro Di Lullo

Chief Executive Officer, Digital Education Council

Danny Bielik

President, Digital Education Council