Artificial intelligence in learning

Artificial intelligence in learning

Use AI responsibly while maintaining academic integrity, critical thinking and creativity.

Artificial intelligence is rapidly transforming the way we live, work and learn. We want our students to be prepared for workplaces where AI capability is increasingly expected by helping them develop the judgment to apply it responsibly.

Using AI responsibly in your learning

RMIT has a list of approved tools with AI capability and students should be cautious with using any public tools outside of that. 

Regardless of what tools you use, apply these two rules: 

  1. Always verify the information you receive from AI and make sure you can understand it and explain it in your own words.  
  2. Treat public AI tools like a megaphone – anything you input could be shared and be a risk to your privacy, security and reputation. 

Complete your Generative AI module

All students are strongly encouraged to complete the Generative AI for students at RMIT module, to learn more about using AI tools responsibly, safely and appropriately in your learning.  

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Got opinions about AI?

Love it, hate it, or somewhere in between - we want to hear from you. RMIT is looking for students to share your honest thoughts about AI: what excites you, what worries you, and how it’s affecting your studies or future career plans. You can get involved in two ways:

 

  • Once off: share your experiences and opinions in a short conversation.
  • Ongoing: join a Student Advisory Group to help shape how RMIT approaches AI in education.

 

Interested? Email gaile@rmit.edu.au with your name, course, expected graduation year and one line on why you’d like to be part of it.

Frequently asked questions

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RMIT has a list of tools that students can access throughout their learning. These tools, such as Val, are designed to protect the information you put into them, which should be your first choice when you need to input sensitive or private information. Always treat public AI tools like a megaphone – anything you input could be shared and be a risk to your privacy, security and reputation. 

AI tools can be a valuable and effective study partner when used responsibly, safely and appropriately. It should support your learning, not replace it. 

Here are some safe and effective ways to use AI: 

  • Explaining concepts: ask AI to explain a theory you don’t understand
  • Practice questions: generate quiz questions or case study scenarios to test your knowledge
  • Study summaries: get an AI-generated summary of your own notes
  • Brainstorming ideas: use AI to suggest possible approaches or examples for an assignment
  • Language support: check grammar, spelling and clarity in your writing
  • Organisation: create a study plan or list of revision topics.

You can get started by completing the Generative AI for students at RMIT module.

GenAI for students module

Many roles across most industries now use AI in some form, making your ability to navigate and apply it an important part of your employability. At RMIT, we’re committed to helping you build these skills through your learning, so you can explore AI in ways that are meaningful for your career journey.

Here are some strategies for finding out more:

  • Use opportunities such as industry events, guest speakers and WIL experiences to ask experts and insiders for their insights into AI use in your area of interest
  • Read current industry reports, especially the sections devoted to AI and the impacts and opportunities it represents for your area of the workforce
  • Search professional associations relevant to your industry for information about current and emerging use of AI
  • Engage an RMIT industry mentor and ask for their insights and tips. 
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Acknowledgement of Country

RMIT University acknowledges the people of the Woi wurrung and Boon wurrung language groups of the eastern Kulin Nation on whose unceded lands we conduct the business of the University. RMIT University respectfully acknowledges their Ancestors and Elders, past and present. RMIT also acknowledges the Traditional Custodians and their Ancestors of the lands and waters across Australia where we conduct our business - Artwork 'Sentient' by Hollie Johnson, Gunaikurnai and Monero Ngarigo.

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