AI Write - AI tools for writing

External members:

Thomas Mandl, University of Hildesheim, Joanna Baumgart, University of Hildesheim, Carola Strobl, University of Antwerp, Jim Ureel, University of Antwerp, Marta Giralt, Limerick University, Catherine Martin, Limerick University and Rachel Pole, University of Innsbruck.

Background:

The project will embark on various activities to advance the understanding of AI tools in writing pedagogy. These include evaluating pedagogical approaches to academic writing in the age of AI, developing and evaluating open educational resources (OERs) on the use of AI tools for writing pedagogy, conducting workshops on AI tools and competencies, and culminating with a final conference on AI and writing pedagogy. AI Write will deliver pedagogical approaches for integrating AI writing tools, resulting in effective use of technology in academic writing instruction. The project team will develop OER (i.e. Open Educational Resources) materials, including short educational videos, that demonstrate current best practices for using AI tools in writing pedagogy. OER materials will be customizable for diverse educational contexts with the aim to have a positive impact on writing pedagogy in the age of AI.

AI Write aims to revolutionise the landscape of academic writing in English (as L1 and L2) through the development of innovative teaching approaches and supporting materials that leverage AI tools. With rapid advancements in AI technology for generating texts, the project recognizes the transformative potential of these tools in reshaping the cultural practices of writing. The project aims to promote the implementation of best practices for effectively using AI tools to support academic writing.

Project goal:

• Benchmark of currently existing AI writing tools and analysis of writing supports in partner institutions.
• Analysis of current effective practices of AI tools integration into teaching/learning and support structures for students.
• Development of OER for didactic methods/processes for inclusion of AI tools in writing
• Tests with didactic materials, use of AI tools in classes or support structures
• Development of materials for dissemination within partner institutions and with key stakeholders
  
  

Project activities:

• Workshops for researchers and university teachers
• Seminars and lectures
• Research presentations
• Development of open access educational videos