Studying with generative AI: New course strengthens students’ critical thinking

Faced with the rapid rise of generative artificial intelligence in university practices, a training course is being offered to students to support their appropriation of these digital tools. Entitled “Studying at university with (or without) generative AI”, the module aims to go beyond a purely instrumental use of these technologies. It seeks to explain how they work, as well as their limitations and implications, while also developing a critical approach to their use.

Participants are invited to build a critical literacy of generative AI, in order to interact meaningfully with these systems and evaluate their outputs in terms of quality, bias, and ethical, social, and environmental impacts. The training thus encourages the use of AI in a way that supports learning without replacing it.

The program is offered in two formats: self-directed learning via the Kairos platform, or a supported format combining synchronous sessions and independent work. Several meetings are scheduled between April and May, covering topics such as exam revision, academic writing, and a critical approach to the use of AI.
At the end of the course, a certificate is issued by UniDistance Swiss, recognizing the skills acquired in the responsible and critical use of generative AI. Designed within the framework of the international CAILL project (Critical AI Literacy for Learning), funded by Movetia, this module brings together experts from several academic institutions and is part of a broader reflection on the evolution of higher education in the age of artificial intelligence.

Access the training via the Kaïros learning platform. 

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