Our students need knowledge, skills and experiences to help them thrive in a world powered by generative AI
Generative AI is at our fingertips and rapidly maturing. Keeping pace with the technical landscape, emerging capabilities, and new integrations will be a challenge but is essential, especially at a Research 1 university.
To participate in a complex and dynamic society that will increasingly depend upon AI, UW–Madison students will need skills such as prompt engineering, problem-solving, bias detection and intellectual curiosity. At the same time, they will need emotional intelligence, flexibility, and the ability to collaborate with humans and machines.
CTLM recognizes that there are a wide range of views about the use of generative AI in teaching. We do not take a position on whether instructors should use AI. Rather, we support instructors in exploration, understanding, and thoughtful use or non-use of AI in ways that best serve their individual teaching and learning contexts.
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On this page: UW–Madison guiding principles | AI syllabus statements | Guides | Events | Customized support
UW–Madison Guiding Principles
The university recommends instructors follow these 6 principles when approaching generative AI in the classroom.
AI Syllabus Statements
It's important to share your expectations for AI use with your students. Your syllabus is a great place to start.
Guides
NEW! AI Prompt Cookbook
If you’re curious about how you might use generative AI in your teaching, this cookbook is a great place to start. It’s got recipes to create and organize course content, brainstorm assignments and activities, and more.
Planning AI Use in Your Course
Thinking about giving AI a try?
Consult this step-by-step approach to considering whether a potential use makes sense in your course context. You can also download it as a handout.
Getting Started
- Intro to AI in Teaching – Covers potential uses and concerns as well as campus AI tools and policies.
- Exploring AI in Teaching – Discusses how AI can enhance learning and how to address academic integrity.
Events
Spring workshops
Stay current with developments in the use of AI in teaching and learning through these monthly Zoom events.
Learning Labs
Drop in to these informal monthly Zoom sessions to ask a question or get personalized support with AI and other teaching topics.
Customized support
CTLM provides generative AI support that is tailored to the questions, interests, and needs of academic departments as well as individual instructors. If you’re curious about AI but unsure whether or how to get started, please contact us! We offer one-on-one consultations, customized deparmental workshops, and more.
