Fellowship focus: Promoting evidence-informed pedagogical use of Generative AI in learning design and teaching in the higher education sector.
Generative AI (GenAI) has significant potential to transform educational practices in higher education. Current research is largely student-focused, with little attention given to academics’ perspective. Addressing this gap, Dr Tzirides’ Fellowship will investigate how GenAI can enhance academic staff’s learning design practices, and translate research into actionable guidance for teaching staff on using GenAI responsibly, balancing innovation and efficiency with ethics. Outcomes will include a workshop and demonstration of GenAI tools for Surrey staff and a collaborative case study where participants use the CyberScholar GenAI Writing Tool in educational scenarios.