Artificial intelligence: how have Learning Developers engaged?

The ALDinHE Artificial Intelligence (AI) Community of Practice (CoP) was established in the summer of 2023. It has an international membership of over 200 Learning Developers. The CoP meets monthly to discuss an AI-related topic. Since its inception, topics have included organisational approaches to AI, AI in assessment, maths and statistics, and the use of AI in Learning Development tutorials. The group is keen to create an opportunity to share current projects, approaches, and thinking. This wildcard session replicated a world café-style event on a smaller scale. It required a large room. Tables were hosted by colleagues from Abertay University, Bournemouth University, De Montfort University, the University of Manchester, the University of Northampton, and Spurgeon’s College. Each host led a 15-minute session, sharing their AI-related project with delegates seated around the table, which included a short presentation followed by an opportunity for delegates to share their views and exchange ideas. After 15 minutes, the delegates moved to another table. Within the hour, the delegates rotated around three tables. It was hoped that delegates would attend the session to expand their understanding of AI. Delegates who use AI in their day-to-day work had an opportunity to share their experiences, while delegates who were less experienced could expand their understanding and discuss with their peers the challenges and opportunities that AI brings to Learning Development.