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AI guidance for teaching and research released

Guidance for the use of artificial intelligence in teaching and learning at Aalto University
These guidelines aim to address the needs of teachers and students to find good starting points and rules for the use of AI in teaching and learning

Tips for teachers on using artificial intelligence in teaching 
Tips on how teachers can incorporate the use of artificial intelligence in their teaching

Responsible use of Artificial Intelligence in the research process
Aalto University's guidance on what is considered ethically appropriate usage of artificial intelligence (AI) tools when conducting research




Support and training for teachers



General guidelines and policies
System instructions

General system information and webinars

Learning management systems

Student information system

  • Sisu
    The student information system.

Collaborative whiteboard

  • Flinga
    Flinga whiteboard for collaborative knowledge building and Flinga Wall for collecting and voting ideas.
  • Presemo
    A tool for instant feedback during a lecture or online session.

Video and online meeting/collaboration


Is it Panopto, Zoom or Teams?

Learning Assessment and Online Examinations

  • EXAM
    The EXAM system in use at Aalto University is a modern electronic examination software developed and used by a consortium of Finnish Universities.
  • Using MyCourses for examination
    Electronic examinations can be done also in MyCourses.
  • Rethinking exams- rules and legislation 03/2021 webinar-slides
  • Gradescope
    Streamline grading and feedback in digital and paper-based assignments and exams.

Originality Check

  • Turnitin
     The tool for teachers and students to check the similarity of submitted text compared to text in the comparison database. Turnitin is also available to students during their theses writing process. The tool is available via MyCourses.

Feedback

  • Course feedback
    The Course feedback system collects course feedback.
  • Presemo
    A tool for instant feedback during a lecture or online session.
  • MyCourses
    MyCourses tools to get feedback during a course.

Mobility

  • MoveON
    The platform to manage international mobility and partnership processes.

Time management and planning

  • Asio
    Space reservations (booking.aalto.fi) and University course planning and scheduling system for Learning Services (LES).
  • Vihta
    The time-booking system for the staff of LES.

Other systems

  • eAge / Nintex
    Electronic services (Sähköinen asiointi) .
  • Opi Analyzer
    The reporting tool directed towards the specialist staff of Study and Student Services.
  • AIMO
Digital accessibility tools for teachers
For students
  • Instructions for creating PDF/A document 
    Download templates, read instructions for LaTeX or Word and validate your PDF/A file.
  • Originality check with Turnitin
    The tool for teachers and students to check the similarity of submitted text compared to text in the comparison database. Turnitin is also available to students during their theses writing process. The tool is available via MyCourses.
Projects

Latest posts in the Opit blog
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Changes in MyCourses text editor Panopto button behaviour

The text editor in MyCourses has undergone an update in relation to the Panopto button functionality. Users should note that the previously embedded video button has been removed from the editor

“Where has it gone?” – Elements of the new MyCourses user interface

As the summer of 2023 is fading further away from our minds, and we return to digital tools, like MyCourses, to continue our teaching tasks, you might feel distracted and confused this time. Has

Feedback culture tip 2: Improve participation in end-of-course survey in MyCourses

Have you considered how you can boost participation in the end-of-course survey among students? As a teacher, your role is vitally important in inspiring active engagement. By

Feedback culture tip 1: Boost interaction with mid-course feedback!

Have you considered the powerful impact mid-course feedback can have on fostering engagement and interaction during a course? The idea may seem strange at first because the

Introducing the Zoom Cloud Recording integration with Panopto

Do you frequently share your recorded Zoom lectures on MyCourses? We’re excited to announce a more convenient and efficient way to record and share your Zoom lectures with the new Zoom-Panopto

Aalto Teachers’ Dialogue – a collaborative and consultative platform

Teachers’ Dialogue is a collaborative and consultative forum at Aalto University, uniting teachers to discuss topical themes, as well as developing teaching and learning services. This informal, sociable, and inclusive event

Open Educational Resources for Learning about AI

Authors: Jaana Brinck, Luis Costa and Suvi Toivonen

With the increase in the use of Artificial intelligence (AI), the need for learning about AI—what it is and what can

Best Grading Practices using MyCourses

From a student’s viewpoint, a well-structured and transparent grading system plays an important role in shaping their perception of the assessment’s clarity and fairness in evaluating their achievements. Additionally, from a

A new student video assignment tool in MyCourses
Image created with Midjourney and edited with Photoshop by author

Video assignments provide a versatile and effective tool for teaching and learning, offering benefits in terms of engagement and active learning

Tips for teachers to check on their MyCourses spaces when creating a new course

MyCourses has been updated again during summer break and like every year, there are changes. We have listed some things that are good to check when you are creating a new




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