The current UvA policy does not (yet) allow teachers and students to use GenAI tools, such as ChatGPT or Gemini, for education and assessment purposes. Still, it may be good for teachers and students to educate themselves on how GenAI works and how it can be used in a responsible way.
GenAI offers new opportunities for teachers and students. Below, you can find several examples of how GenAI can improve and support education. Note that different GenAI platforms have different applications. Besides, for some GenAI platforms, there might be a big gap between the paid and free versions. It is important to consider this, so that students that do not have access to the paid version are not disadvantaged.
Student literacy should include competent and responsible use of GenAI. Therefore, consider the following points:
GenAI can help prepare lessons and tests and create teaching materials. GenAI can support teachers in: