Workshop Series 8
The Role of AI in Engineering Education
This online series explores the role of generative AI in engineering education by covering foundational concepts, student usage patterns, and practical pedagogical case studies. The sessions focus on bridging the gap between student behavior and academic integrity, while highlighting emerging practices from the community.
Episode 1: Foundations of Generative AI in Higher Education
Presenters: Dr. Cila Botha
26 March 2026
A snapshot of the current use of GenAI and its implications for teaching and learning.
Episode 2: What Are Students Actually Using GenAI For? Insights from Practice (UCL)
Presenters: Dr. Fiona Truscott
29 April 2026
This session explores findings from a three-year study involving more than 3000 engineering students, focusing on how students are using Generative AI in their studies. Dr Truscott will share key insights into the AI platforms students use, the purposes for which they use them, and how they formulate prompts in academic contexts.
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Episode 3: Using the Perkins AI Assessment Scale to scaffold students’ collaboration with AI, while prioritising human critical thinking
Presenters: Prof. Theo De Koker (DUT) and Dr. Marà Peté (DUT)
10 June 2026
This session focuses on how lecturers could use the Perkins AI Assessment Scale (AIAS) to scaffold students’ collaboration with AI, while prioritising human critical thinking.
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