SIG AI in Education (WUR)

Project introduction and background information

The AI in Education Initiative provides a comprehensive suite of resources and services designed to help educators and students responsibly integrate generative AI into teaching and learning. At its core is a centralized AI in Education Portal, which hosts best‑practice guidelines, student‑focused support materials, and step‑by‑step how‑to's for using AI tools effectively. Complementing the portal are a series of interactive workshops—ranging from introductory sessions on AI literacy to advanced seminars on pedagogical integration—alongside bespoke training delivered directly to academic programs, graduate schools, and student organizations.

To ensure hands‑on support, the Initiative operates a one‑on‑one consultancy service and a dedicated helpdesk email address, enabling course teams to receive tailored guidance on redesigning assessments, embedding AI activities into curricula, and navigating emerging ethical considerations. A technical evaluation report on AI‑detection tools (such as Turnitin), complete with a user manual, equips instructors with clear insights into tool capabilities and limitations. Finally, the Initiative convened a one‑day AI in Education Hackathon that brings together students and educators to collaboratively prototype AI‑enhanced learning experiences, fostering innovation and practical skill development in a focused, fast‑paced format.

Outcomes of this project will be (where possible) shared via the EducationSupport website. Sharing documents via the Innovation Map will not take place due to frequent revisions of the material.

Objective and expected outcomes

AI in Education Portal
Centralized intranet site with best practices, guidelines, and student‑facing support materials on generative AI
Web pages

Introductory & Advanced Workshops
Interactive sessions on AI literacy, tool usage, and pedagogical integration
Lunch workshops; standalone sessions

Tailored Training Sessions
Custom workshops for academic programs, graduate schools, and student organizations
In‑department workshops

AI Consultancy Service
One‑on‑one support for course design, assessment adaptation, and AI tool adoption
Scheduled consultations

Central AI Support Contact
Dedicated email address for ongoing questions, troubleshooting, and referrals
Email helpdesk

AI Detection Evaluation Report
Technical review of AI‑detection tools (e.g., Turnitin) with user guidance
Written report & user manual

AI in Education Hackathon
Collaborative event for students and educators to prototype AI‑enhanced learning activities
One‑day hackathon

Results and learnings

Responsible adoption of AI technologies within WUR education (incl. assessment).

Practical outcomes

Results thus far (March 2025):

• 50+ workshops at chair groups / graduate schools / study associations at WUR
• 300 thesis student workshop participants since January 2025
• Student-/Educator support pages (information repository)
• ICAB Conference organization on AI in education
• Workshops for teacher professionalization on AI
• Organized hackathon for education innovation on AI (teachers and students)
• Support for 5 ongoing AI-themed Innovation Calls
• Evaluation of Turnitin AI detection capabilities (November 2023, to be revisited May 2025).