This new Head space short course is an introduction to AI for academics, with guidelines on integrating it into scholarly practice. The course is designed for busy academics who are interested in using AI to support their daily tasks, but who aren’t sure where to start.
The rapid emergence of generative AI is transforming how academic work gets done. While some view this with anxiety, AI presents an opportunity to streamline routine tasks and create more space for the deep, meaningful work that drives academic careers forward. However, many scholars are unsure how to effectively integrate these tools into their workflow without becoming overwhelmed.
This course might be particularly valuable if you:
- Feel overwhelmed by the pace of AI developments in academia
- Want to use AI tools more effectively but aren’t sure about best practices
- Need practical strategies to integrate AI into your teaching and research
- Are looking to streamline routine tasks to focus on higher-value work
- Want to develop confident, ethical approaches to using AI in your academic practice
AI course outline
- Writing structured prompts to enhance the quality of AI outputs.
- Engaging more deeply with AI as a reading companion.
- Writing more effectively using AI as a writing coach.
- Creating academic content with AI.
- Learning more effectively using AI as a tutor.
The course also focuses on developing sustainable habits around AI use, so that these tools become a natural part of your workflow rather than another source of stress.
I’ve structured the 3-5 hour short course as an introduction to AI for academics, which is flexible and self-directed. And the lessons can be completed in short sessions, so you can fit them around your existing commitments.
Find out more information on the Course overview page.
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