GenAI library: Activities for the classroom
Explore a curated set of ready-to-use activities, from critical evaluation to practical creation and simulations. Adapt what you need to fit your learning outcomes and context.
For all activities
- Ensure students understand important terminology (for example, prompt, output, iteration, hallucination).
- Ensure students understand how to appropriately document and attribute GenAI assistance.
- See further resources below for foundational knowledge and skills for staff and students on using GenAI in teaching and learning.
This page will be periodically updated with new activities.
Watch the video to hear from learning designers and students who collaborated in creating the activities.
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Comparing different GenAI models
Students evaluate outputs from several GenAI models on the same prompt.
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GenAI image exercise
Students use GenAI to generate images and critically analyse the results.
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Using a checklist to evaluate GenAI outputs
Students create a checklist to help evaluate content produced by GenAI.
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GenAI assisted synthesis of group work
Students use GenAI to summarise and synthesise their own notes, evaluating the output for accuracy and usefulness.
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GenAI as debate partner
Students use GenAI as debate partner to enhance their ability to construct and evaluate arguments.
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GenAI as concept tutor
Students use GenAI to develop and test their understanding of difficult concepts.
Useful resources
For staff
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Generative AI literacy
Canvas Commons module for students to explore the limitations of GenAI (Note: you will need to upload to your LMS site to access all activities). You need to log in to Canvas LMS to view Canvas Commons content.
For students
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GenAI at Melbourne
Guidance on using GenAI tools critically and in accordance with University of Melbourne policy.
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Using GenAI effectively
Guidance on prompting and other skills for effective use.