The Institute for Excellence in Teaching & Learning takes an active role in fostering a culture of innovation and embracing the transformative power of artificial intelligence. We believe it is important to envision a future where we can leverage advancements in technology to make education more accessible, affordable and rewarding.

We are also actively reviewing the role that third party generative AI tools, such as Chat GPT, play at BU, and how we can safely use AI to support faculty, staff and students in enhancing their work. We will continue to convene faculty and leaders on this work, and we will  provide updated resources and tools to help inform teaching and learning in the age of AI.

Innovative Use of AI in Education Event Series

In partnership with AIDA, the Institute for Excellence in Teaching & Learning is launching a new event series to showcase how BU faculty are using GenAI to enhance teaching and learning across disciplines. Each session will conclude with a 30-minute networking session and refreshments. All sessions will take place from 4-6 p.m. in CDS 1101.

September 17

Innovative Use of AI in the Humanities and Social Sciences

October 1

AI Usage Policies in Courses: What Works, What Does Not, and What Else Should We Consider?

October 16

Innovative Use of AI in STEM-Related Courses

December 4

Innovative Use of AI in Business, Education, and Communication

AI in the Curriculum

Curriculum & Assessment Design

Prompt Engineering

AI Ethics & Bias

AI Tools for Faculty

AI + Academic Integrity

The use of AI tools in higher education environments presents us with many compelling but complex opportunities to consider how students demonstrate their learning. This resource addresses common faculty concerns about AI and academic integrity.

Additional Resources

AI Across BU

Discover AI teaching and learning resources from across BU’s Schools and Colleges: ways to bring AI into the classroom and discuss AI with students, AI conversations across Schools & Colleges, AI research in teaching and learning, and BU faculty perspectives on the implications of AI on society.

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AI at BU: For Students

Coming soon: This online program will help students develop essential skills in GenAI while exploring ethics, bias, and responsible use. Students who complete the course will earn a digital certificate recognizing their achievement.

Generative AI Guidelines for Classroom Use

BU faculty must proactively guide appropriate and ethical AI use in coursework; it is therefore important for faculty to review what constitutes allowable versus misuse of GenAI in their course.

AI Video Resource Library

Check out our AI Video Resource Library for more interviews and examples of how BU faculty are thinking about AI in teaching and learning.