Footsteps on the Sands of AI for Higher Education: Moving Beyond Ad-Hoc

In June 2024 I was privileged to attend the ICDE – International Council for Open and Distance Education Leadership Summit in Geneva, Switzerland. At this event I got to know many international colleagues and we launched the Technology and Innovation Network. In addition I shared some current ideas and projects from University of Southern Queensland including this co-written paper with colleague Lisa Jacka. I am delighted it has now been published in the Journal of Ethics in Higher Education.

Summary

This paper examines the University of Southern Queensland’s approach to integrating artificial intelligence (AI) into higher education. The authors discuss the challenges and opportunities presented by AI, focusing on academic efficiency, learning design, and assessment. They highlight the ethical considerations surrounding AI use, advocating for a move from ad-hoc implementation to a more seamless, institution-wide framework. The paper details the university’s “AI Pedagogy Project,” a multifaceted initiative designed to support faculty and students in ethically and effectively utilizing AI tools. Ultimately, the authors emphasize the importance of collaborative planning and responsible AI integration for sustainable success in higher education.

AI in Higher Education: A Framework for Seamless Integration

You may prefer to listen to the AI generated (notebooklm.google.com) summary of the article where a conversation teases out key ideas and activities with a focus on UniSQ.