Higher education teaching in the age of AI from edX

This course is structured around three distinct but related topics:

Reclaiming the role of university teachers in the Age of AI

Here we look at the question: Who are university teachers becoming in the Age of AI? We approach from known territory into a possible new reality by looking at the professional identity of university teachers in this current turbulent higher education world. Can AI technologies and literacies be integrated into the professional learning of university teachers towards a reclamation of a critically human and value-driven contribution to higher education?

2. Revisiting the role of university teaching in the Age of AI

The logical follow-up question is: What is the role of university teaching in the Age of AI? As with the human focus on university teachers, university teaching is also placed in the spotlight by current educational AI technology developments. We look at university teaching through the lens of knowledge-building to see how it can potentially flourish through AI technology advances. The critical value-based approach needed to navigate teaching in this changing landscape will also be discussed.

3. Renewing the practice of university teaching in the Age of AI

Lastly, we explore the question: How are university teachers invited to teach in the age of AI? Here we respond with a discussion of innovative, hands-on ideas for the meaningful integration of AI technologies into the teaching-learning-assessment practice. As with the first two topics, we suggest a realistic, responsible but also creative viewpoint on university teaching practices in the Age of AI.

What you'll learn

This course is designed for any professional involved with teaching in the higher education context, who is interested in exploring the intersection between user-facing generative AI tools and education.

At the end of this course, participants be able to:

Critically reflect on who they are as professional university teachers in the Age of AI.
Identify the challenges and opportunities, including the level of trust in AI technologies, for the practice of university teaching in the age of AI.
Meaningfully incorporate pedagogy-enriching AI technologies into different aspects of their teaching.
Operationalise their own values for using AI technologies in teaching responsibly and ethically.
Craft a clear scholarly plan for their short-, medium-, and long-term use of AI technologies in teaching.

What's inside

Learning objectives

the challenges and opportunities, including the level of trust in ai technologies, for the practice of university teaching in the age of ai.

Different aspects of their teaching.

the challenges and opportunities, including the level of trust in ai technologies, for the practice of university teaching in the age of ai.
Different aspects of their teaching.

Good to know

Know what's good

, what to watch for

, and possible dealbreakers

Introduces critical thinking around the human identity of teachers in the face of AI technologies

Explores how AI can improve teaching practices through the lens of knowledge building

Introduces creative ways to incorporate AI technologies into various aspects of higher education

Taught by instructors experienced in higher education teaching and learning

Exploration of the role of AI in teaching may be useful for personal growth and development

Career center

Learners who complete Higher education teaching in the age of AI will develop knowledge and skills that may be useful to these careers:

Instructional Designer

Instructional Designers create, develop, and deliver learning experiences. This course may be useful in understanding how to integrate AI technologies into teaching and learning, which is becoming increasingly important in the education sector.

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Higher Education Administrator

Higher Education Administrators oversee the day-to-day operations of colleges and universities. This course may be useful in understanding the challenges and opportunities of using AI in higher education, which can help administrators make informed decisions about how to implement AI on their campuses.

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Curriculum Developer

Curriculum Developers design and develop educational programs and materials. This course may be useful in understanding how to incorporate AI into curricula, which can help developers create more engaging and effective learning experiences.

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Teacher

Teachers facilitate learning for students. This course may be useful in understanding how to use AI in the classroom, which can help Teachers create more engaging and effective learning experiences.

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Educational Consultant

Educational Consultants provide advice and guidance to educational institutions and organizations. This course may be useful in understanding the latest trends in AI in education, which can help consultants provide up-to-date advice to their clients.

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Educational Researcher

Educational Researchers study the effectiveness of different educational methods and techniques. This course may be useful in understanding how to use AI to improve learning outcomes, which can help Educational Researchers develop more effective teaching methods.

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Instructional Technology Specialist

Instructional Technology Specialists provide support to faculty and students in the use of educational technology. This course may be useful in understanding the latest trends in AI in education, which can help Instructional Technology Specialists provide up-to-date support to their clients.

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Education Policy Analyst

Education Policy Analysts analyze and evaluate education policies. This course may be useful in understanding the challenges and opportunities of using AI in higher education, which can help Education Policy Analysts make informed decisions about how to develop and implement AI policies.

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Learning Scientist

Learning Scientists study how people learn. This course may be useful in understanding how AI can be used to improve learning outcomes, which can help Learning Scientists develop more effective teaching methods.

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Director of Education

Directors of Education oversee the educational programs and services of an organization. This course may be useful in understanding the challenges and opportunities of using AI in higher education, which can help Directors of Education make informed decisions about how to implement AI on their campuses.

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Associate Professor

Associate Professors teach and conduct research at colleges and universities. This course may be useful in understanding the challenges and opportunities of using AI in higher education, which can help Associate Professors make informed decisions about how to use AI in their teaching and research.

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Assistant Professor

Assistant Professors teach and conduct research at colleges and universities. This course may be useful in understanding the challenges and opportunities of using AI in higher education, which can help Assistant Professors make informed decisions about how to use AI in their teaching and research.

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Lecturer

Lecturers teach at colleges and universities. This course may be useful in understanding how to use AI in the classroom, which can help Lecturers create more engaging and effective learning experiences.

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Professor

Professors teach and conduct research at colleges and universities. This course may be useful in understanding the challenges and opportunities of using AI in higher education, which can help Professors make informed decisions about how to use AI in their teaching and research.

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Adjunct Professor

Adjunct Professors teach part-time at colleges and universities. This course may be useful in understanding how to use AI in the classroom, which can help Adjunct Professors create more engaging and effective learning experiences.

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