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Teaching with AI: Resources for Higher Education
Claude for Education made its debut on April 2—and it’s here to make a difference. Specially designed for colleges and universities, this version of Claude brings a fresh and exciting way for educators to enhance teaching and learning in the classroom.
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In this issue, we will guide you through these valuable AI resources aimed at improving teaching quality and student learning outcomes.
1. Harvard’s AI Resources - Shaping the Future of Learnin
Generative AI @ Harvard
As one of the world’s leading academic institutions, Harvard University has consistently remained at the forefront of research and application in the field of AI. Generative AI @ Harvard offers a wealth of valuable resources and practical references for faculty members.
Website: https://www.harvard.edu/ai/
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For instance, the Teaching with Generative AI section features a System Prompt Library offering prompts that can be directly applied in daily work.
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These prompts cover three main areas: Administrative Activities, Learning Activities, and Teaching Activities.
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Quiz Creator is used as an example to illustrate the steps for using these prompts (see figure below). Navigate to the System Prompt Library - Prompt - Teaching Activities, and locate Quiz Creator on the page. The page provides a brief introduction to the suitable use cases for this prompt, as well as its Goals, Structure, Prompt, and References.
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AI @ Harvard
The Faculty section on AI @ Harvard showcases a collection of AI projects currently being undertaken by Harvard faculty members from various colleges. This section serves as an inspiring resource, encouraging you to apply AI technology within your own disciplines and expand the depth and scope of your teaching content.
Website: https://www.harvard.edu/ai/ai-at-harvard/
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2. Empowering Educators with MIT Open Learning AI Resource
An MIT Exploration of Generative AI
MIT promotes the responsible and publicly beneficial use of technology, informs public discourse, and fosters wise, forward-thinking policy. In fall 2023, MIT awarded seed grants to 27 faculty members to explore how generative AI is reshaping the way we live and work. The outcome—25 thought-provoking papers now available on MIT’s official website—dives into pressing questions and challenges across a broad spectrum of fields, including healthcare, finance, climate, education, manufacturing, and music.
Website: https://mit-genai.pubpub.org/
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The website has organized these papers into the following eight sections to help you quickly find topics that interest you. This collection offers a glimpse into some of MIT’s most brilliant minds at work, merging new ideas across fields, departments, and schools. By sharing their work, MIT hopes it will serve as a springboard for further research, study, and conversation about how humanity can build a successful AI future together as a society.
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MIT Open Learning
MIT Open Learning offers a variety of online learning resources, including MITx courses, MicroMasters programs, the Open Learning Library, OpenCourseWare, xPRO, Horizon, Bootcamps, and Professional & Executive Learning. These online courses and resources, straight from the MIT classroom, are designed to empower learners and professionals across industries with the competencies essential for thriving in an increasingly AI-driven world.
Website: https://openlearning.mit.edu
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MIT’s official course catalog offers deeper insights into cutting-edge concepts and practical methods in AI education.
MIT Teaching + Learning Lab
The MIT Teaching + Learning Lab (TLL) is dedicated to providing faculty with innovative resources and support to enhance their teaching effectiveness. MIT’s TLL offers faculty the latest research and practical guidance in pedagogy, along with a variety of tools and strategies to help faculty members design courses and promote student learning. Tools like Gradescope, Turnitin which we introduced in previous newsletters.
The Lab also encourages faculty to explore emerging technologies, such as generative AI. Whether you're looking to improve classroom interactions or incorporate AI into your teaching content, TLL offers valuable resources and support.
Website: https://tll.mit.edu/
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For example, the article Incorporating AI in Teaching: Practical Examples for Busy Instructors (Navigate to Teaching Resources > Design a Course > Generative AI & Your Course) offers practical strategies for integrating AI into higher education. It discusses AI tools that automate tasks, enhance learning, and provide personalized feedback.
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The site also addresses ethical considerations, promoting responsible AI use. With actionable advice and resource links, it helps educators adopt AI effectively to improve teaching and student engagement while maintaining academic integrity and privacy standards.
3. OpenAI Academy
A wide range of educational resources is available through the OpenAI Academy. The official website is mainly divided into two major sections. In the activity section, booking appointments for topics you are interested in to gain a deeper understanding of AI in educational practice. In the content section, related articles can be found under the “Popular Topics” on the right—specifically under the hashtag #Higher Education, as shown in the figure.
Website: https://academy.openai.com/
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Institutions like OpenAI, Harvard, and MIT are at the forefront of advancing AI in education, offering an expanding suite of AI-powered tools and resources to support teaching and learning. Their efforts reflect a broader movement in higher education—where the integration of AI is no longer optional but essential. As AI continues to evolve, its adoption in education is not only inevitable but fundamental to enhancing educational quality and shaping the future of learning.
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References:
1. Generative AI @ Harvard. (2025, January 27). https://www.harvard.edu/ai/
2. Ai @ Harvard. (2024, June 26). https://www.harvard.edu/ai/ai-at-harvard/
3. An MIT Exploration of Generative AI. (n.d.). https://mit-genai.pubpub.org/
4. MIT Open Learning. Massachusetts Institute of Technology. (n.d.). https://openlearning.mit.edu/
5. MIT Teaching + Learning Lab.Massachusetts Institute of Technology. (n.d.). https://tll.mit.edu/
6. OpenAI Academy. OpenAI. (n.d.). https://academy.openai.com/
Author: Duo (Dolores) Liu
Chief Editor: Yirui (Sandy) Jiang