Generative AI presents clear implications for teaching and learning in higher education. Drawing on their experience as early adopters of ChatGPT and DALL.E2 for teaching and learning, Bert Verhoeven and Vishal Rana present four ways they can be used to promote creativity and engagement from students. The emergence of generative AI and the release of ChatGPT has split the realm of higher education. Generative AI in general is often viewed as a cheating tool and a threat to academic integrity. Universities and academics have also shown scepticism about the use of this technology, with some institutions banning it outright. However, whilst a degree of scepticism is warranted, it shouldn’t hold us back from exploring potential positive applications of AI, especially as employers are already beginning to require AI skills in entry level roles.
