Teaching AI-supported Academic Writing
On 16 May 2025, the online workshop Teaching AI-supported Academic Writing will explore how educators can respond to the growing presence of tools like ChatGPT in student writing. Designed for instructors in higher education, the workshop focuses on practical strategies for integrating AI into teaching while promoting ethical and reflective student use.
This hands-on workshop invites educators to bring their syllabus and ideas for incorporating AI in their courses. Together, we will explore teaching scenarios and approaches for clearly communicating expectations and ethical standards around AI use in academic contexts.
Trainers
Frano Petar Rismondo is a writing scholar and higher education expert and part of the Center for Teaching and Learning’s (CTL) "Student Research and Peer Learning" team. He coordinates the Student Research Hub at the University of Vienna and is one of the AI and writing experts at the CTL.
Erika Unterpertinger is a member of the team "Student Research and Peer Learning" at the Center for Teaching and Learning (CTL) at the University of Vienna, where she leads the team of writing assistants. She is one of the AI and writing experts at the CTL and does research into students’ processes of “discovery” that are connected to novice academic writing in her dissertation.
Workshop Overview
Large Language Models like ChatGPT offer both support and challenges in academic writing. They can assist with drafting, revising, and developing arguments, but also pose risks like uncritical copying or misinformation. Teaching must adapt to help students navigate these tools ethically and productively.
This workshop is specifically designed to address the practical aspects of integrating AI-related tools and methodologies into the classroom. Participants should bring their syllabus as well as some ideas on how they want to incorporate AI in their classes. Possible teaching scenarios, as well as transparent communication of what is expected of students, will be discussed.
Learning Outcomes
By the end of the workshop, participants will:
• Have reflected on the impact of AI on students’ academic writing and development
• Understand different scenarios for teaching ethical and responsible AI usage to students
• Begin rethinking their syllabus to align with these emerging challenges
The workshop is limited to 20 participants. A meeting link will be sent to registered attendees only.