Presentation AI-Assisted Writing in the University Classroom: Developing Skills and Strategies for Effective Use more

The integration of artificial intelligence (AI) tools in academic writing has prompted a reevaluation of how writing instruction can evolve to meet the needs of modern students (e.g. Bedington et al., 2024; Fathi & Rahimi, 2024; Walter, 2024; Barrot, 2023; Niloy et al., 2023). As AI continues to shape the landscape of academic work, it is essential for educators to prepare students to effectively use AI in ways that enhance their writing skills while fostering critical engagement. This presentation describes a practical course designed to teach university students skills and strategies needed to navigate AI-assisted writing and use AI tools effectively and appropriately to enhance their creativity and competence. Specifically, the students learned to generate, refine, and assess written content, mainly through prompt engineering, and participated in regular reflections on the possible uses, limitations, and ethical and pedagogical complexities of AI-assisted writing. The presentation includes student and teacher comments and discusses the implications of AI for course design, teaching, and assessment, offering practical strategies for instructors on integrating AI tools into language courses and evaluating AI-assisted student work.