Using GenAI in Teaching and Learning (Facilitated Module)
Funded by the HEA/National Forum, this course is designed to help you build foundational knowledge in Artificial Intelligence (AI), enabling you to explore whether, and if so how, to integrate Generative AI (GenAI) into your teaching, learning, and assessment practices.
Delivered fully online, the course spans six weeks from 1st October 2026 to 13th November 2026 and involves approximately 25 learning hours. The course includes a mix of live (synchronous) sessions, self-paced (asynchronous) content, peer collaboration, group activities, and individual study.
Registration is now closed for 2026-27.
A self-study version of this course is also available.
Module Learning Outcomes
- Recognise what is meant by the terminology used around GenAI, with a particular focus on its use within higher education;
- Evaluate the use of AI in teaching, learning and assessment with a focus on ‘what, why and how’;
- Explore and reflect on pedagogical practices within the disciplines which incorporate the use of GenAI;
- Design and embed GenAI within your teaching, learning or assessment practices.
Earn a National Forum Teaching Badge
On completion of this course (including learning activities and triad work) you will be awarded a National Forum Digital badge.
Teaching Staff
Dr Krzysztof Rowinski & Kevin O'Connor
Timetable Michaelmas Term 2026
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Welcome Begins Thursday 1st October 2026 |
There is no synchronous session this week. |
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Theme 1: Introduction to GenAI Begins Monday 5th October (3 learning hours) |
There is no synchronous session this week. |
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Theme 2: GenAI tools: capabilities and limitations Begins Monday 12th October (4 learning hours) |
Synchronous session: Friday 16th October - 11:00-12:00. |
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Theme 3: The Challenges of using GenAI for teaching, learning and assessment Begins Monday 19th October (4 learning hours) |
Synchronous session: Friday 23rd October - 11:00-12:00.
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Theme 4: Exploring the opportunities of GenAI for teaching and learning Begins Monday 26th of October (4 learning hours) |
Synchronous session: Wednesday 28th October - 12.00-13.00.
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Theme 5: Examples from the Disciplines Begins Monday 2nd November (4 learning hours) |
There is no synchronous session this week. |
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Theme 6: Designing your session plan and peer review Begins Monday 9th November (6 learning hours) |
Synchronous session: Wednesday 11st November - 12.00-13.00.
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