Type: Arqus Teaching Innovation
Format: Online, Workshop
Open to: Teachers
As part of the Arqus Teaching Innovation workshop series, the universities of Graz and Vienna organise a practical online workshop on Friday 16 May 2025, from 09:00 to 12:00 CEST.
Trainers from the Center for Teaching and Learning (CTL) at the University of Vienna will address the practical aspects of integrating AI-related tools and methodologies into the classroom. Arqus educators are encouraged to participate in this workshop, which aims to support teaching staff in responding to the challenges Artificial Intelligence brings to academia.
The workshop will focus on the pedagogical integration of AI tools in academic writing instruction and is intended for educators seeking to implement these technologies in a thoughtful and effective way.
The increasing use of Large Language Models (LLM), such as ChatGPT and other AI-powered tools, is significantly impacting academic writing practices. These technologies offer various forms of assistance, from suggesting grammatical and stylistic improvements to generating initial sentences and supporting the development of arguments. At the same time, their application raises serious questions regarding academic integrity. Instances of uncritical copying, the use of unverified sources, and overreliance on AI-generated content present notable challenges for higher education institutions.
Teaching academic writing must be adapted accordingly. It is essential that students not only develop core writing skills but also learn to use AI tools in a responsible and critical manner.
Participants are encouraged to bring their current course syllabi and initial ideas for the incorporation of AI into their teaching. The session will include a discussion of concrete teaching scenarios and will address how to formulate clear and transparent expectations regarding AI use in academic work.
Disclaimer: This workshop does not provide an introduction to AI-powered tools but rather discusses their use in specific scenarios.
Learning Outcomes:
After the workshop, participants will
- have reflected on the impact of AI on students’ academic writing and development,
- know about different scenarios for teaching ethical and responsible AI usage to students,
- have first ideas on how to revise their syllabus accordingly.
Max. number of participants: 20
The meeting link will be provided to registered participants only.
Trainers
Frano Petar Rismondo is a writing scholar and higher education expert affiliated with the “Student Research and Peer Learning” team at the Center for Teaching and Learning (CTL), University of Vienna. He coordinates the Student Research Hub and is one of the centre’s leading experts on AI and academic writing.
Erika Unterpertinger is a member of the same team at CTL, where she leads the group of writing assistants. Her doctoral research focuses on discovery processes in novice academic writing. She is actively involved in the development of AI-related writing pedagogy at the university.
If you have any questions or issues with the online registration, please contact zlk@uni-graz.at
Learn more about the Teaching Innovation workshop series here.