Teaching and GenAI
Generative AI tools can enrich teaching by streamlining preparation and creating effective learning experiences, provided they are aligned with sound pedagogy and introduced transparently to students.
For detailed guidance on teaching practices, academic-integrity language, and course-outline templates related to generative AI, please visit the Artificial Intelligence at UW resource maintained by the Associate Vice-President, Academic, which brings together instructor-focused recommendations and guidelines in one place.
Research and GenAI
Disciplinary norms and expectations for the use of generative AI in research vary. In general, generative AI can be helpful in elements of the research lifecycle, from exploring new literature to writing code, but researchers must remember that they are always ultimately accountable for anything that they generate.
Leading practices for the use of AI in research include:
- Verification of output
- Considerations of bias and training data
- Acknowledgement of the use of generative AI and
- Privacy/intellectual property considerations.
Engage with Waterloo.AI
The Waterloo Artificial Intelligence Institute, Waterloo.AI, serves as the University of Waterloo’s hub for cutting-edge research and collaboration in artificial intelligence and data science.
We bring together faculty, researchers, students, and industry partners to tackle real-world challenges in areas such as disease detection, language understanding, emotional intelligence, and autonomous navigation.
Discover their core areas of research, application areas, or connect with a Waterloo.AI researcher.
External resources on the use of AI
The Canadian Tri-Agencies (NSERC, SSHRC, CIHR) and the Canada Foundation for Innovation (CFI) have provided guidelines for the appropriate use of AI in the development and review of research grant proposals.
- Guidance on the use of Artificial Intelligence in the development and review of research grant proposals
- Frequently Asked Questions: Use of Artificial Intelligence in the development and review of research grant proposals
GenAI Quickstart: Foundations for Faculty – Concordia Library.
- A set of short micro-modules for instructors covering GenAI basics, responsible use, privacy/security and classroom-relevant scenarios.