In order to deal with generative AI in the area of teaching and learning, the TU Vienna has consciously decided to exchange well-founded knowledge with the relevant scientists, researchers and experts in the house via working groups as a first step. The working groups address the key issues that are directly affected by the use of generative AI: academic integrity, ethical aspects of the use of generative AI, new requirements for curricula and future qualification profiles, didactic methods, communication and knowledge transfer, and legal issues.

These intensive dialogues took place over the summer and have now led to a first result: a handout entitled "Recommendation for Good Practice in Dealing with Generative AI at the Vienna University of Technology." 

It thus forms the basis for the current use of generative AI at TU Wien and also provides a compact overview of the associated opportunities and risks. It also contains a university didactic concept with application scenarios for the use of generative AI in teaching.

In the fall, additional information sessions, training, workshops and more will be offered on the topic of generative AI for faculty. These measures are intended to help raise awareness of this technology and to accompany members of the university on the path of these changes.

The impact of generative AI is also addressed in the FRAME project, which aims to explore how scientific behavior can be taught and fostered, what circumstances and factors significantly influence this development. Information about this project can be found in the recently published press release at the following link: Link to Press Release, opens an external URL in a new window.

In parallel, the internal working groups will continue to work on discussing the various aspects related to generative AI in more detail and on implementing and communicating the results within TU Wien.

Through these steps, the university is demonstrating its commitment to the responsible use of generative AI in education and its desire to actively shape the future of education.

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Contact person:

Anna Füßl

Fachbereichsleiterin Prozessmanagement in der Lehrentwicklung, opens an external URL in a new window