Tips for teachers on using artificial intelligence in teaching
Tips how to use AI in teaching
AI Training for the Entire Aalto Community
AI literacy is becoming a new core skill – and we make it easy to get started. After just an hour or two with our learning materials, you'll have a clear understanding of what AI is, how it can support your work, and what ethical principles guide its use. The key is to start exploring – confidently and responsibly.
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Aalto is strongly committed to building AI skills across the community, particularly among students and staff. We provide self-study material that introduces the basics of generative AI and shows how to use Aalto AI Assistant effectively and ethically. The material is designed for everyone – especially for those who are new to the topic.
For all Aaltonians, a range of training sessions is offered, focusing on hands-on practice and concrete examples of how to use AI tools in teaching, studying and everyday academic work. Training opportunities are available throughout the academic year, with both introductory and more advanced topics.
Training sessions
Join workshops, webinars, and other sessions where you can try AI tools in practice and develop your skills with expert support.
AI training is offered on following themes
- Generative AI basics, safe and responsible use of AI tools
(for all Aaltonians)
AI Training 2 Nov – Getting started with generative AI – Safe and responsible use at Aalto (in English) | Aalto University, 9.15–10.30, Online
AI Training 2 Nov – Getting started with generative AI – Safe and responsible use at Aalto (in Finnish) | Aalto University, 12.15–13.30, Online
- AI training for teachers:
AI Training 29. Oct: Explore and try out MyCourses AI Assistant (in Finnish) | Aalto University
AI Training 16 Nov: Explore and try out MyCourses AI Assistant (in English) | Aalto University
- AI in research work - trainings by RSEs and Data Agents (please register)
AI in Research Work, workshop (only for ENG), Tue 20 October 2026, 9:30-15:30, Hybrid
AI in Research Work, workshop, Thu 22 October 2026, 9:30-15:30, Hybrid
AI agents unveiled: How AI agents work behind the scenes, Tue October 27 2026, 13:00-15:00, Hybrid
Open science and model cards in machine learning, Tue 3 November 2026, 13:00-15:00, Hybrid
Aalto AI Data Management Assistant, Thu 5 November 2026, 13:00-14:30, Online
Doing qualitative research in conversation with AI, Nov 10, 2026, 9.30-15:30 Hybrid
Available also as on-demand training
- AI in teachers’ routines – examples, practicalities and discussions
Available as on-demand training - AI ethics and AI in learning
Available as on-demand training - AI & multilingual teaching
Available as on-demand training
Self-study materials
Artificial intelligence in your work and studies course
This online resource introduces the basics of generative AI, explains its safe and ethical use, and helps you get started with the Aalto AI Assistant.
Artificial intelligence in your work and studies (in MyCourses)
Prompt Book – Get to know AI examples and prompts from Aaltonians
Aalto’s quick-start guide to safe, effective, and creative AI use. Grab ready-made prompts and real-world examples - copy, adapt, and apply to your study and work.
https://ai.aalto.fi/promptbook
AI events
AI in research work, Oct 22, 2026
Learn about generative artificial intelligence in research work with Data Agents Dr. Enrico Glerean, Dr. Pedro Silva, and Dr. Emrecan Gulay
AI agents unveiled – How AI agents work behind the scenes, Oct 27, 2026
Everything you wanted to know about AI agents and never dared to ask, with RSE Simo Tuomisto.
AI Training 29. Oct: Explore and try out MyCourses AI Assistant (in Finnish)
Explore the new MyCourses AI Assistant and try how you can create an AI-based chat for your course workspace. The event includes a short introduction of approximately 15 minutes, followed by a supported hands-on opportunity to test the tool with experts. The tool works within MyCourses and can be grounded in course or assignment materials uploaded by the teacher and guided by teacher-defined instructions.
Starting computational research projects at Aalto, Oct 29, 2026
Learn about the options for doing data science / computational research with Aalto computers with RSE Dr. Susa Merz.Data literacy events
Aalto Data Agents' weekly support hour on Zoom
Join and ask anything about research data management and open science.
Health Design 2026 Conference
Health tech and service innovation conference connecting clinicians, researchers, investors and startups across the Nordic, Baltic and wider European ecosystem.
Aalto Data Agents' weekly support hour on Zoom
Join and ask anything about research data management and open science.
AI Training 29. Oct: Explore and try out MyCourses AI Assistant (in Finnish)
Explore the new MyCourses AI Assistant and try how you can create an AI-based chat for your course workspace. The event includes a short introduction of approximately 15 minutes, followed by a supported hands-on opportunity to test the tool with experts. The tool works within MyCourses and can be grounded in course or assignment materials uploaded by the teacher and guided by teacher-defined instructions.Guidance and tips
Tips for using artificial intelligence for students
Tips for using artificial intelligence in learning
Guidance for the use of artificial intelligence in teaching and learning at Aalto University
Guidance for the use of artificial intelligence in teaching and learning at Aalto University.
Responsible use of Generative Artificial Intelligence in the research process
These guidelines focus on one particular type of AI used in the research process: generative AI. The goal of these guidelines, originally provided by the European Research Area forum, is to prevent misuse and to ensure that generative AI plays a positive role as part of research practices.
The key principles for the responsible use of generative AI in research are:
• Reliability in ensuring the quality of research, reflected in the design, methodology, analysis and use of resources. This includes aspects related to verifying and reproducing the information produced by the AI for research. It also involves being aware of possible equality and non-discrimination issues in relation to bias and inaccuracies.
• Honesty in developing, carrying out, reviewing, reporting and communicating on research transparently, fairly, thoroughly and impartially. This principle includes disclosing that generative AI has been used.
• Respect for colleagues, research participants, research subjects, society, ecosystems, cultural heritage and the environment. Responsible use of generative AI should consider the limitations of the technology, its environmental impact16 and its societal effects (bias, diversity, non-discrimination, fairness and prevention of harm). This includes the proper management of information, respect for privacy, confidentiality and intellectual property rights, and proper citation.
• Accountability for the research from idea to publication, for its management and organisation, for training, supervision and mentoring, and for its wider societal impacts. This includes responsibility for all output that a researcher produces, underpinned by the notion of human agency and oversight.
Support and contact
Not sure where to begin or how AI fits your needs? Start with the self-study materials and browse our FAQ section to find answers to common questions.
If you run into technical issues using the AI Assistant, the Aalto Service Desk is here to help. Typical topics include login, system errors, and access issues.
If you run into technical issues using the AI Assistant, the Aalto Service Desk is here to help. Typical topics include login, system errors, and access issues.
Teachers can request help with pedagogical questions related to AI use, such as how to incorporate AI in teaching or guide students on its responsible use.
Daily AI community in Aalto Social
Join to learn or share the basics of AI in daily digital workplace and academic routines.
Aalto AI Assistant
A chat-based application powered by the same language models as ChatGPT