Teaching and Learning in the Context of AI
Generative AI (GenAI) is having significant impacts on how we teach and learn. In some ways, these tools offer exciting new ways for you to support your students' growth. In other ways, AI highlights gaps in how we traditionally assess students learning. Navigating these opportunities and risks at the same time is a complex task.
The Centre for Teaching and Learning has gathered these resources to help instructors navigate this shifting landscape. Our goal is to help you work with these technologies, set clear boundaries and guide your students towards using GenAI in ways that support their learning.
AI news and events
- Sept 4, 2026 | Quad story: Celebrating innovation in the classroom: Recipients of the 2026 Course (Re)Design Award.
- Aug 20, 2026 | AI Day: Teaching and Learning with AI. A full agenda is available on the registration page — and will include plenary sessions, hands-on breakout sessions, and lunch. Space is limited.
- Aug 18, 2026 | LearnWise AI pilot begins. LearnWise is an AI platform integrated with Canvas that provides 24/7 support to U of A students and instructors.
- June 18, 2026 | Quad story: Harnessing generative AI to create authentic learning activities in the College of Health Sciences.
Getting started with AI
- What is generative AI (GenAI)?
- Supported AI tools
- Interacting and building with AI
- Cautions and limitations
- Our world-leading research
AI and course design
- Guidelines for using AI in your course
- AI and backwards design
- Where does AI belong in my course?
- AI as a course design partner
AI and Assessment
- Evolving your assessments
- Tailoring your AI policies
- Making learning visible
Setting expectations
- AI syllabus statements
- Assignment-level instructions
- Academic integrity
- Resources to share with students