Conclusion

This guide has presented a set of strategies for addressing some of the key challenges and opportunities surrounding AI in higher education in our current moment. As we look forward to the further development and integration of AI, new challenges and opportunities will undoubtedly arise. Regardless of the direction of the development of AI as a technology, we as educators have a responsibility to continue making informed, ethical decisions about how AI will be integrated in our teaching (including the decision NOT to use AI in particular contexts) and how we will prepare our students to live and work in a world with AI. This means being cautious about the potential impacts of AI use on student learning, keeping in mind the long-term effects of AI use are still unknown. It also means recognizing that students don’t just need to know how to interact with AI: they need to understand how it works and how it can be applied effectively in their disciplinary contexts. They need to understand its potential as well as its limitations. They need to learn how to think critically so they can separate AI hype from reality. Most importantly, they need to be clear about the essential role of human creativity, agency, and intelligence.