Generative AI in Teaching and Learning

Generative AI (GenAI) is a subset of artificial intelligence focused on creating new data, rather than making predictions based on existing data. This can take the form of text, images, code, music, or videos.

GenAI tools are rapidly evolving, and the TLC will update this resource as developments occur. GenAI tools currently available on campus are OpenAI’s ChatGPT, Microsoft’s Copilot, and Google’s Gemini. GenAI has also been integrated into Google Searches in the form of AI Overviews, as well as into numerous other tools and software (e.g., Grammarly). As GenAI continues to grow and evolve, its widespread use by students and opportunities for use in teaching and learning make it critical for instructors to reflect on how it affects the courses they teach.

Support for Teaching and Learning with Generative AI

Using Generative AI Reflectively and Responsibly in Teaching and Learning

The guide helps instructors understand how generative AI works, explores the pros and cons of generative AI, its potential in teaching and learning, and why helping students engage with GenAI is essential for their career readiness. It also offers reflective strategies and practical policy suggestions for integrating AI responsibly in the classroom.

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Guidance for Addressing Suspected AI Misconduct

Developed in collaboration with UCLA Office of Student Conduct, this document guides instructors who have concerns about possible student misuse of generative AI in their courses.

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Teaching Bulletin | Generative AI for Teaching and Learning at UCLA

Many instructors are curious about how to manage generative AI in the context of teaching and learning. These resources provide background information, tools for instructors, and guidance for addressing concerns about AI misuse by students.

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HumTech’s AI Toolkit for the Humanities Classroom

Humanities Technology (HumTech) developed an AI Toolkit in collaboration with their graduate student RITC's, Research and Instructional Technology Consultants, who provide both instructional and research support. Learn about syllabus creation and course design, AI in the Classroom- What it Can and Can’t Do, designing writing assignments that work with AI, or assignments that mitigate the use of AI -- materials designed to be applicable across the disciplines.

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Teaching Bulletin | How and Why to Talk to Students About GenAI

Data from the 2024 University of California Undergraduate Experience Survey (UCUES) and 2025 UCLA Senior Survey show increased student use of GenAI for brainstorming and boosting productivity. As GenAI becomes embedded in everyday tools, from summarizing search results to suggesting travel routes, students need support in learning how to evaluate which information is trustworthy and reliable.

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WI+RE’s Introduction to AI Chatbots

Created by students at UCLA’s Writing Instruction + Research Education (WI+RE), this short tutorial provides the basics, limitations, and potential uses of generative AI.

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Campus Partners

Digital & Technology Solutions (DTS)

DTS is the central IT department at UCLA. Housed in DTS, the Data and Artificial Intelligence team is responsible for discovering opportunities to leverage advanced data, analytics, and artificial intelligence opportunities across the campus community, collaborating and enabling the organization to pursue innovations in data and AI, and advancing the university’s capabilities through internal and external partnerships. DTS provides support to instructors on digital technology broadly.

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Available AI Tools at UCLA

AI Literacy Site (LinkedIn Learning access needed)

Humanities Technology (HumTech)

HumTeach is the technology partner for faculty, staff and students in the Humanities Division at UCLA. They are here to partner on digital projects and offer technical expertise and solutions.

UCLA Library

Search the extensive catalog of research assistance, course guides, subject guides, and useful resources compiled by UCLA librarians.

AI and information literacy can use the Ask Us service to ask questions.

UCLA WI+RE

For instructors, WI+RE’s repository of asynchronous tutorials, workshops, and handouts can be seamlessly integrated into your course sites on Bruin Learn. You can find instructions for this process, including contact information if you would like a WI+RE team member to help you embed their tutorials.

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Beyond Campus Resources

Teaching about vs. Teaching with: Cultivating Students’ AI Literacy

This four-part workshop series, created by UC Riverside XCITE Center for Teaching and Learning and UC Davis Center for Educational Effectiveness, is designed to help educators reflect on the importance of cultivating students’ AI literacy, explore strategies for introducing AI in the classrooms, and examine examples of activities and assignments that integrate AI.

AI in Education Resource Directory

Compiled by a growing community of 350 members from 70+ schools in 8 countries, including higher education institutions, this growing resource includes reading lists, sample AI usage guidelines, assessment tips, and inclusive strategies to bring AI into your classroom.

Wharton Generative AI Labs’ prompt library

Written by researchers at The Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania, this collection of reusable prompts can be saved, shared, and customized. Prompts are organized by the following categories: general use, instructor aids, professional tool, and student exercises.