Generative AI in Higher Education

With the integration of generative artificial intelligence (AI), teachers and learners now have access to powerful tools to enhance their productivity and effectiveness in their work. To meet the demands of this dynamic educational landscape, teachers must embrace AI to handle repetitive tasks, freeing them to focus on more intelligent and humanistic responsibilities. For learners, responsible use of AI could make learning more fun, personalized, flexible, and enriching. This insightful new book explores the evolving role of educators in higher education in a world of rapid technological advancements and provides a practical outline of the available technologies. By integrating Generative AI into teaching and learning, Higher Education Institutions can contribute to achieving inclusive and equitable quality education, a target of the UN Sustainable Development Goals, and promote lifelong learning opportunities for all. Generative AI can be used to enhance teaching and learning experiences, foster creativity, and develop new learning experiences in higher education. This book is a valuable resource for educators navigating the ever-changing landscape of education technology. With scientific background, practical insights and actionable tips, this book will be of interest to scholars of emerging technologies and innovation in education. It will also be of practical use to instructors seeking to harness the power of generative AI, enhancing productivity and transforming their approach to personalized learning. Adebowale Owoseni is a Senior Lecturer in Information Systems at De Montfort University, Leicester, UK., and a Senior Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (SFHEA).Prior to joining academia in 2019, he had a distinguished 13-year career in the fintech industry, where he played pivotal roles in various digital transformation initiatives. Since transitioning to academia, he has leveraged his extensive industry experience to make substantial contributions to the domains of teaching, learning, and research, with a focus on digital transformation, digital innovation, digital skills, and the socioeconomic impact of digital technology, including AI. Oluwaseun Kolade is a Professor of Entrepreneurship and Digital Transformation at Sheffield Business School, Sheffield Hallam University, UK. His research and teaching activities cover the broad areas of digital transformation, artificial intelligence, transformative Entrepreneuring, social and spiritual capital, and SME strategies in turbulent environments. He is the author of more than 70academic outputs, including journal articles, books, book chapters, and conference papers. He is a Senior Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (SFHEA) Abiodun Egbetokun is Senior Lecturer in Business Management at De Montfort University, Leicester, UK., and a Senior Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (SFHEA). His current research portfolio includes a collaborative study on the applications and implications of large language models in research and higher education. He is the author or co-author of several research and policy publications on a wide range of topics, including the interplay of innovation, entrepreneurship and development.