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Generative AI in Higher Education: Teaching, Assessment, and Research in the AI Era

A Practical Guide for Faculty Navigating the AI Era

Discover how generative AI transforms teaching, assessment, and research across higher education.

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Yaron Ghilay

A practical, faculty-centered guide to using generative AI for teaching, assessment, and innovation in higher education.

What's included in the Community Edition

This Community Edition offers a curated preview of Generative AI in Higher Education, presenting key foundational components of the book. It includes:

  • Note to the Reader – A guide for navigating the book’s structure and engaging with its content effectively
  • Preface – A discussion of the book’s motivation, scholarly relevance, and intended audience
  • Introduction: The AI Revolution in Education – An overview of the transformative impact of generative AI on higher education
  • Chapter 1: The Great Transformation – A comprehensive exploration of how faculty and institutions must adapt to the rapidly evolving AI era

Together, these sections provide a practical starting point for educators, researchers, and academic leaders seeking to understand and respond to the implications of generative AI in higher education.

About the Community Edition

This Community Edition of Generative AI in Higher Education provides a free preview of a faculty-centered, practice-based guide to integrating generative artificial intelligence (GAI) in university teaching, assessment, and research. It includes the “Note to the Reader,” the Preface, the complete Introduction, and Chapter 1.

Developed for educators, instructional designers, and academic leaders, this edition introduces foundational concepts and hands-on tools without requiring prior expertise in AI. Readers will encounter practical examples, structured frameworks, and entry points for engaging with leading generative tools such as ChatGPT, Claude, and Gemini.

Ideal for those exploring how AI is reshaping higher education, this preview offers a window into the evolving roles of faculty, researchers, and policymakers in the AI era.

To access the full book, including detailed workflows, annotated prompts, and cross-disciplinary case studies, please consider purchasing the complete edition.