Traversing the AI landscape in higher education

Whether you're just getting started with AI or you've been experimenting for a while, this workshop will give you a practical, evidence-based foundation. You'll see current demonstrations of what AI can actually do, including multimodal outputs that go well beyond essays, hear what Australian students are telling us about how and why they use these tools, and work through a hands-on activity applying this knowledge to assessment design. You'll leave with a clearer picture of how to position your own teaching in the broader landscape, and concrete next steps you can take this semester.

This workshop is open to educators and teaching and learning staff from across the higher education sector.

Learning objectives

In this workshop, you will be supported to:​

• Gain an overview what generative AI tools can currently do, including multimodal outputs, and how students are using / thinking about AI

• Gain a working knowledge of where Adelaide University's AI in Assessment Guidelines sit within the national regulatory landscape (TEQSA 2026 expectations)

• Identify practical, evidence-based strategies to empower your thinking around assessment and learning activities redesign

• Access the key sector resources to support your next steps.

Before the workshop

To get the most out of the workshop, we recommend doing some preparation beforehand.

What to do: Watch the two attached videos below to grasp an overview of what capabilities that generative AI tools have.

During the workshop

Slides: Visit our central Canvas site and find slides and other resources under the tab "Resources and recordings."

Activities: We will be using a selection of EdTech tools such as Mentimeter, Miro, and Zoom features for diverse engagement modes.

After the workshop

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Testimonials

"A terrific workshop - succinct, clear, informative and gently encouraging. I leave eager to keep building my knowledge of AI and consider the possibilities and implications." -Participant from School of Psychology.

"Excellent introduction thank you" -Participant from School of Education.

"Clearly presented with useful examples." -Participant from Health.