Explore these topics as a starting point for how AI can support learning and teaching, enable equitable assessment, align with Māori and Pacific values, and inform policy or strategy in safe, ethical, and future-focused ways.
Key ideas | Practical tips | Putting it into practice
Getting started with AI
This section introduces key concepts, explains how AI differs from general digital tools, and outlines what “AI literacy” means for today’s educators and learners. We also highlight the difference between digital literacy (the ability to use tech) and AI literacy (the ability to question, refine, and critically engage with AI).
Positive uses of AI in learning and teaching
AI can enhance — not replace — good teaching. This section showcases how educators are using AI to boost engagement, save time, and personalise learning. From AI tutors that adapt to learner needs to digital teaching assistants that support content creation and lesson planning, you’ll find examples and prompts to start experimenting in your own context.
AI and assessment integrity
How do we ensure assessments remain meaningful when AI tools can generate essays or solve equations? This section explores how tertiary educators can maintain academic integrity and redesign assessment for authenticity. It draws on both local research and international guidance to help navigate originality, authorship, and ethical use of AI in learner evaluation.
Cultural inclusion, Te Tiriti, and AI
Tertiary education in Aotearoa must reflect and uphold cultural identity. This section shares resources developed with Māori and Pacific educators to ensure AI tools align with te Tiriti o Waitangi and community values. You’ll find guidance on culturally safe design, questions for talanoa, and ways to embed tikanga and language into AI-powered education.
Ethics, data privacy and algorithmic bias
Using AI responsibly means understanding the risks. This section provides tools and frameworks for evaluating data privacy, bias in algorithms, and the broader ethics of automation in education. Learn how to apply critical oversight, develop organisational guidelines, and ensure AI use protects both learners and educators.
Organisational policy and leadership
Is your organisation ready for AI? This section is designed for education leaders, policy makers, and institutional planners. Based on AARIA research and global examples, it offers guidance on developing AI policies, supporting staff capability, managing change, and embedding AI into organisational strategy in a safe, equitable, and future-focused way.