Artificial Intelligence Tools in Learning, Teaching and Assessment

At UON, we are committed to supporting staff so that they can develop an understanding of the potential of Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools, and their effective and appropriate use in relation to learning, teaching and assessment. This page bring together professional development opportunities and pivotal guidance for staff involved in teaching and/or supporting learning.

• AI Empowerment Workshop run by Staff Development provides an introduction to, and overview of, GenAI.
• Bespoke workshops on understanding the use and potential of AI tools, designed to explore the challenges and benefits associated with the rapidly evolving field of AI in relation to learning, teaching and assessment.

• UON Guidance on Generative AI (GenAI), including guidance on assessments and an AI glossary.
• Artificial Intelligence guidance for UON staff provided by the Learning Technology Team on NILE Design, Analytics and AI.
• NILE Tools – AI Design Assistant, with detailed guidance from the Learning Technology Team on in-built AI functionality within Blackboard.
• Centre for Active Digital Education (CADE) – AI Special Interest Group.
• AI Self-assessment Tool – check your competency level on AI.
• AI in action at UON – examples and reports.
• Supporting staff use of AI at UON – lists tools and resources.
• Guidance on Generative AI and Marking – DOCX
• Guidance on the Use of AI in Research Degrees – DOCX

The UON template is available here for the academic year 2025-26. For further information, please contact: LTE@northampton.ac.uk.

• Jisc – a range of resources, including guidance, reports and case studies on the use of AI in education.
• International Journal for Educational Integrity – A collection of papers on Artificial Intelligence: Ethical Implications for Teaching, Learning, Assessment, Science, and Research.
• Department for Education – report on Generative AI in education: educator and expert views (January 2024).
• Quality Assurance Agency (QAA) – A range of resources on Generative Artificial Intelligence.
• QAA – Quality Compass. Navigating the complexities of the artificial intelligence era in higher education (February 2024).