Lecturer training in Generative AI in Higher Education: pilot study at the School of Education of the Polytechnic Institute of Viseu

Abstract

The progress of Generative Artificial Intelligence (GenAI) and its use in educational contexts presents higher-education institutions with a dual challenge: harnessing GenAI’s potential for pedagogical innovation purposes while addressing its inherent ethical risks to academic integrity. This article outlines an exploratory project centred on lecturer training at the School of Education (ESEV) of the Polytechnic Institute of Viseu (IPV), with the aim of integrating GenAI into teaching practice in a critical and responsible manner. The methodology comprises an initial diagnosis of the lecturers’ perceptions regarding GenAI and their AI literacy, a comprehensive inventory of available tools, and the creation of an interdisciplinary Study Group. In addition, practical workshops tailored for different disciplines will develop the lecturers’ technical and pedagogical competences. The project will culminate in evidence-based pedagogical recommendations and a comprehensive practical manual, ultimately contributing to the enhancement of teaching activities and fostering a culture of ethically grounded innovation.

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