How can I implement generative AI in teaching and learning?

In the context of teaching and learning, the use of generative AI offers a range of possibilities, e.g. to reduce the workload of teachers and students, to increase accessibility, and to facilitate new and innovative didactic approaches and formats.

Exams are the main topic of conversation when it comes to legal issues. Like any other tool, the use of generative AI may be prohibited or permitted. 

The following rules currently apply at the University of Cologne: Generative AI may not be used in examinations, e.g. for text production in a term paper or seminar paper, if such use violates the requirement of independent performance (see also the information page ‘ChatGPT und Prüfungen’ (only available in German) of the Legal Department). However, if AI skills are to be acquired and demonstrated, using such systems in examination contexts is essential.

On this page you will find basic information on the application of generative AI in learning and teaching, along with specific examples. The specific application possibilities depend on the examination regulations applicable to you. If you have any questions, please contact your examination office.

With regard to the role of generative AI in the context of teaching and learning, we are currently following two guidelines:

1. AI-supported writing and associated (didactic) questions should be addressed, negotiated, and explored directly
2. AI systems must be used in a fully transparent manner

Background information and more detailed explanations of the two guidelines can be found in the paper ‘Hinweise zu textgenerierenden KI-Systemen im Kontext von Lehre und Lernen’ (only available in German).

In addition, you can watch the recordings of the two introductory lectures from the Tags des Lernens und der Lehre – Arena: KI Lernen und Lehren (only available in German):

• Arena: KI Lernen und Lehren – Begrüßung und Einführung (Professor Dr Beatrix Busse)
• Arena: KI Lernen und Lehren – Generative KI für Anfänger*innen (Ingo Kleiber)

As part of the #TeachingTuesday series, the Center for Teacher Education (ZfL) developed the article ‘Was bleibt vom Hype? Dealing with AI in teaching and learning’, which covers technical background information and basic assumptions, as well as the opportunities, challenges, and implications for the teaching and learning culture.

If your Faculties and department have information on the application of generative AI in the context of teaching and learning, we would be happy to link it. Feel free to contact us!

• Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences / Institute for Physics Education / Agile and AI Ready Institute

Generative AI in education

• ChatGPT gibt nur eine von vielen Antworten (Weßels et al. 2023)
  An article by the Federal Agency for Civic Education examining the influence of ChatGPT on the educational landscape based on interviews with digital experts.
• Educator Considerations for ChatGPT
  Detailed guidance from OpenAI on the use of ChatGPT for educational purposes.

Science didactics programmes

• Website providing an overview of the materials offered by the Center for Advanced Teaching and Learning(ZHD)
• Website of the Legal Department with information on ‘Zulässigkeit der Verwendung von KI in Prüfungen’ (only available in German within the university network)
• HFD link collection
  A continuously updated, annotated collection of sources that examines the topic from different perspectives
• UNESCO quick start guide ‘ChatGPT and artificial intelligence in higher education’
  (Emma Sabzalieva, Arianna Valentini)
• Article ‘Integration von KI-Tools in die Lehre | Hochschulforum Digitalisierung – Hochschulbildung im digitalen Zeitalter’ (only available in German)
  (Dr Anna Faust)
• Presentation ‘Chatbots (ChatGPT) und Lehre’ (only available in German)
  (Lisa Schöllhammer, University of Stuttgart)
• Podcast ‘Raw and Uncut – ChatGPT in der Hochschullehre’ (only available in German)
  (Professor Dr Beatrix Busse)
• Position paper from the University of Applied Sciences Emden/Leer ‘Umgang mit ChatGPT und anderen generativen KI-Tools an der Hochschule’ (only available in German)
  (Professor Marco Rimkus, Vice President for Studies and Teaching)
• Lecture ‘Künstliche Intelligenz in der Hochschullehre’ (only available in German)
  (Professor Dr Christian Spannagel)