AI tools and the scientific work of students

In the class / course, AI tools are tested to support scientific work. Didactic settings and learning paths are outlined in which AI tools can be used in compliance with scientific principles and in preparation for scientific or professional practice.

Begin 26. October 2023 - 14:00
End 26. October 2023 - 17:15

Since the publication of ChatGPT at the end of 2022, there has been increasing discussion about how the (emerging) collaboration between human and artificial intelligence will change intellectual and academic activities. Academic work is undergoing fundamental qualitative changes. Many facets of academic work, from topic identification and research to the creation and revision of academic texts, can already be supported by AI tools. The pressure on university teaching to adapt is correspondingly high.

Course leader: Stefan Müller

Stefan Müller has been a lecturer in higher education pedagogy at the West Saxon University of Applied Sciences in Zwickau since 2011 and has also been working for the Saxony Center for Higher Education Pedagogy since 2022. He teaches courses on higher education pedagogy, advises university faculty, evaluates classes / courses, and collaborates with professors to implement innovative teaching and learning projects. In addition, he supports students in developing their academic skills. Stefan Müller has been involved in teacher continuing education since 2004. Prior to that, he worked in therapist training and as a vocational school principal. His academic background lies in sports science and business administration (Magister).

University Didactics Saxony and Saxon HDS Certificate Program

Here you can view the complete program of continuing education courses in university pedagogy offered by all universities in Saxony and learn about the three-level Saxon Certificate in University Pedagogy, which is based on the quality standards of the German Society for University Pedagogy (dghd) established by the Saxon Association for Higher Education Pedagogy (HDS).

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