Unit 1 | Generative AI and Its Relevance in Today’s World
Section 1.2: Types of Generative AI
How Faculty Are Using GenAI to Support Students: A Global Perspective
This section introduces inspiring real-world examples from a Global Community of Practice promoted by the University of Texas at San Antonio and Swimburn University of Technology in Melbourne (Australia).
Case Study 1: Using GenAI to Promote Digital Citizenship
Rita Mitra, University of Texas at San Antonio
Mitra teaches cybersecurity and encourages students to use GenAI with transparency and ethical responsibility.
Her students:
- Revise AI outputs to reflect their own voice.
- Use trusted sources to validate AI-generated information.
- Cite GenAI prompts correctly.
- Learn about trustworthy AI systems based on national standards like the NIST AI Risk Management Framework.
What You Can Learn from This: You’ll be expected to critically evaluate and reflect on GenAI tools—not just use them. Consider:
- How is your GenAI use impacting your learning?
- Are you using GenAI in a way that supports—not replaces—your thinking?
Case Study 2: GenAI as a Creative Partner in Design Projects
James Berrett, Swinburne University of Technology
Berrett developed a workflow where students combine basic design sketches with Adobe Firefly (an AI tool) to create immersive media concepts.
Students said that this approach:
- Boosted their creative confidence.
- Helped them overcome barriers like poor drawing skills.
- Sparked ethical questions about which GenAI tools to use.
Student Tip: AI isn’t just for writing! You can use GenAI to create images, brainstorm ideas, or overcome creative blocks in design, art, or even science.
Case Study 3: Research and Reflection with GenAI
Drew Stephen, University of Texas at San Antonio
In a music research class, students:
- Complete an assignment using traditional methods.
- Then use GenAI to help organize and visualize their ideas (e.g., concept maps, hypotheses).
- Reflect on the process in a follow-up assignment.
- Complete a microcredential in prompt engineering.
Want to Know More?
Read other use cases by faculty across the world. Visit the Global AI CoP: International Case Studies document.
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