A Survivor’s Guide to Generative AI for Higher Education :: National University of Singapore Teaching Academy

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This document is divided into 5 sections. Click on the blue boxes to learn more.

Section 1. What can GenAI do today?

A demonstration of GenAI’s present capabilities, showcasing how these tools can be used to assist both educators and students

1.0 GenAI Tools Available for the Public

1.1 As a Teaching Assistant (for Educators)

1.2 As a Tutor (for Students)

1.3 Brainstorming Assistant

1.4 Writing Assistant

1.5 Self-Improvement Assistant

Insights to expand how we think about GenAI tools and other issues relevant to the matter.

2.1 Substitution vs. Augmentation

2.2 GenAI detection tools are highly inaccurate and biased

2.3 GenAI and inequalities

2.4 Over-estimating and Under-estimating GenAI Tools

A template containing what can be copied and pasted, with rationale on how educators and students can benefit from using this approach.

3.0 Recommended Policy and Rationale

Detailed recommendations with examples on developing (i) AI-Resistant, (ii) AI-Enhanced Learning, and (iii) AI-Collaborative Learning assessments.

4.0 Preface

4.1 Level 1: Develop AI-Resistant Assessments

4.2 AI-Enhanced Learning

4.3 AI-Collaborative Learning

Recommendations on how GenAI can be used in the classroom, with ideas on how to develop GenAI skills to better prepare students for the future.

5.1 Utilise GenAI to Offload Less Essential Tasks to Focus on Key Learning Objectives

5.2 Tap on GenAI’s Weaknesses as Learning Opportunities

5.3 Learning Objectives for Developing GenAI Competency Skills