Author: Sian Roughley

New student-facing Library resources to support responsible AI use

Colleagues may wish to signpost the following new student-facing resources through Canvas, assessment briefings, unit announcements and teaching sessions. These resources have been developed to help students build critical AI study skills, understand the University’s expectations around AI use, and make informed decisions about when and how AI can support learning. The resources form part […]

AI Policy: Use Official Sources to Stay Current and Support Students

To support consistent implementation of the University AI policy across FSE, colleagues should use official sources when checking guidance, sharing updates and signposting support for students. Using the same trusted sources will help ensure that staff are working from current information, students receive consistent guidance, and local messages remain aligned with Faculty and University expectations. […]

Communicating AI Assessment Guidance to Students: Reminder for FSE Staff

Following the reminder to add AI assessment categories to Canvas, FSE staff are also asked to ensure that students receive clear, practical communication about AI use in their assessments through the most appropriate channels for their unit. Canvas is the minimum requirement and should remain the main place where students can revisit assessment guidance at […]

Adding AI Assessment Categories to Canvas: Reminder for FSE Staff 

As we prepare for Semester 1, all FSE staff are asked to ensure that the AI category for each summative assessment is clearly visible to students on Canvas by 14 September, when Semester 1 Canvas pages go live.  Students should be able to find the AI category and related guidance in the Assessment and Feedback […]

Applying the University AI Policy to Assessments: Guidance for FSE Staff

As we prepare for Semester 1, all FSE academics are asked to review their summative assessments and apply the University AI assessment categories consistently across taught provision. This guidance is intended to support staff in making proportionate, assessment-led decisions about AI use. The starting point should always be the purpose of the assessment and the evidence of […]

Canvas Essentials: Studio

Canvas Studio is a tool for uploading and sharing video content inside Canvas. Studio also has a built-in screen recording tool so you can create video messages, podcasts or any other screen recording within the tool itself. Both students and teaching staff have access to Studio. As you’d expect, Studio allows users to upload videos […]