Higher Education Teaching - A Framework for AI Literacy

Higher Education Teaching - A Framework for AI Literacy
This Westminster Digital Badge is awarded for completion of the online short course Higher Education Teaching - A Framework for AI Literacy.

Issued on 26 Oct 2025 by

University of Westminster

Expires: 26 Oct 2028

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Issuer

University of Westminster

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Criteria

This badge is awarded for completing the following work packages that collectively comprise the course Higher Education Teaching - A Framework for AI Literacy.

PACKAGE 1 - Introduction to AI in Higher Education examines how generative AI tools like ChatGPT are transforming education through personalised learning experiences while raising concerns about academic integrity and educators' changing roles. PACKAGE 2 - Foundations of Effective Teaching and Learning revisits educational principles in the AI context, exploring frameworks like Ramsden's six principles and "backwards design" to maintain core educational values while incorporating AI. PACKAGE 3 - Integrating AI into Teaching Practices offers practical guidance on using AI to enhance learning, support diverse learning styles, and provide personalised feedback while balancing AI with traditional methods and developing critical thinking. PACKAGE 4 -Redesigning Courses and Assessments focuses on adapting course design and assessment strategies for the AI era, introducing frameworks for AI integration and creating AI-resistant assignments. PACKAGE 5 - Academic Integrity and AI Policies addresses the need for clear guidelines on AI use, defining misconduct in AI-assisted work, and developing policies that leverage AI benefits while upholding academic standards. PACKAGE 6 - The Future of AI in Education explores predictions for AI's educational impact, from integrating AI features into existing tools to developing customised multimodal systems, and emphasises developing AI literacy and addressing ethical considerations.