Generative AI (GenAI) has disrupted the routines of educational institutions worldwide, prompting rapid changes in practice and policy. This workshop for teaching staff demystifies how powerful GenAI tools work, examines how and why they are reshaping teaching and assessment, explores how students are using them, and considers the consequences of acknowledging—or ignoring—AI use in your educational context.

By the end of this module, you will be able to:

Demonstrate a basic understanding of how popular models of generative AI work.
Demonstrate a basic understanding of prompting within GenAI models.
Outline the benefits and possible consequences of GenAI use in their educational context from the perspective of both students and teachers.
Demonstrate a beginner’s ability to use a model of GenAI effectively within their own context

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Target audience:

Teachers at the Faculty of Science
All modules are open for everyone who is teaching at the Faculty of Science. Not sure which module suits your learning objectives best? Please send an email to tlc-training-science@uva.nl.

Prior knowledge: No specific prior knowledge required.

Required time investment: 3 hours for the workshop.

Trainers: Merel Pompe (TLC Science) and Jacqui Edwards (TLC Central).

Group composition: Between 5 (minimum) and 15 (maximum) no. of participants.

When?

12 November 2025 10:00-13:00
19 February 2026 10:00-13:00
22 April 2026 10:00-13:00 (Enrollment opens March 2026)

Location: Science Park 904

Registration:

You can sign up for this module here. If you want to sign up for this and other modules at the same time click here. The available dates are on the registration page. Do you have any questions? Please contact us via tlc-training-science@uva.nl.

Unable to attend?

You can make changes in the registration system up to 3 working days before the module starts (e.g. if your module is on Wednesday at 10:00, you have until Thursday at 23:59 to reschedule). If urgent or unavoidable circumstances arise within that 3-day window, please let us know as soon as possible at tlc-training-science@uva.nl. If you’re absent without notifying us, you’ll be marked as a no-show and receive an email.

Our modules are designed for collaborative learning and sharing experiences. To achieve the desired impact on education and professional growth, it’s crucial that enough participants are present. Without timely notice of your absence, we cannot ensure this or take the necessary measures. Together, we share the responsibility to make these modules effective and meaningful.