AI in the Classroom

Artificial intelligence has arrived in the university classroom, primarily through the use of ChatGPT and other generative AI tools.

AU faculty are teaching students across disciplines how to use AI to inform rather than replace their work. Students are learning how to effectively use prompt generative AI tools to support data analysis and research, test theories, and even create art. The coursework is part of AU’s concentrated effort to help students develop the AI skills that employers expect new graduates to master by the time they enter the workforce.

Examples of AI in the Classroom at AU

Immersive VR training prepares future nurses
Nursing students are getting their first taste of virtual reality in the classroom thanks to technology at the intersection of VR and artificial intelligence.

New philosophy course explores AI ethics
Students in the AI Ethics course, which launches in spring 2025, will examine the intersection of technology and ethics, develop skills to critically assess the ethical dimensions of AI, and explore potential frameworks for responsible AI innovation.