Tips for teachers on using artificial intelligence in teaching
Tips how to use AI in teaching
AI Training for the Entire Aalto Community
Aalto AI Assistant is now available to all Aalto users – with support and training for everyone.
Aalto University’s own generative AI tool, the Aalto AI Assistant, is available to all members of the university community – students, academic staff and service unit staff. Built on the same language models as ChatGPT, the Assistant is operated and managed by Aalto, offering a much safer way to study, work, and develop ideas within our own environment.
With Aalto AI Assistant, your data stays protected. The service does not use your content to further train the underlying language models, and your information is handled according ºÚÁÏÍø’s data protection and information security policies. Because the tool runs in Aalto’s secure environment, you can also work with internal and confidential material when you use the service appropriately.
Aalto University’s own generative AI tool, the Aalto AI Assistant, is available to all members of the university community – students, academic staff and service unit staff. Built on the same language models as ChatGPT, the Assistant is operated and managed by Aalto, offering a much safer way to study, work, and develop ideas within our own environment.
With Aalto AI Assistant, your data stays protected. The service does not use your content to further train the underlying language models, and your information is handled according ºÚÁÏÍø’s data protection and information security policies. Because the tool runs in Aalto’s secure environment, you can also work with internal and confidential material when you use the service appropriately.
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.
AI training available for all Aaltonians
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.
Explore the tools, training, guidance and support
Aalto AI Assistant
Aalto AI Assistant is a secure, university-managed AI tool for working, studying, and researching with generative AI. Access it with your Aalto credentials.
1. Self-study material
Artificial intelligence in your work and studies
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.
2. 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)
Period I
In English: Monday 14 September 2026, 9.15–10.30, Online
In Finnish: Monday 14 September 2026, 12.15–13.30, Online
Period II
In English: Monday 2 November 2026, 9.15–10.30, Online
In Finnish: Monday 2 November 2026, 12.15–13.30, Online
ENROLLMENT TO AI BASICS OPENING SOON - AI in teachers’ routines – examples, practicalities and discussions
In Finnish: Thu 20 August 2026, 9.15–10.45, Hybrid session
In English: Mon 24 August 2026, 13.15–14.45, Hybrid session
Available also as on-demand training - AI ethics and AI in learning
Available as on-demand training - AI & multilingual teaching
Available as on-demand training
Monthly AI Hour
A monthly drop-in time to ask anything about AI, try tools, and share ideas with colleagues. This is not a structured lecture or workshop. You can join and leave at any time during the hour.
AI events
Aalto Data Agents' weekly support hour on Zoom
Join and ask anything about research data management and open science.
Aalto Data Agents' weekly support hour on Zoom
Join and ask anything about research data management and open science.
Aalto Data Agents' weekly support hour on Zoom
Join and ask anything about research data management and open science.
Aalto Data Agents' weekly support hour on Zoom
Join and ask anything about research data management and open science.3. 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
The guidelines are based on guidelines of the European Research Area Forum.
These guidelines focus on one particular type of AI used in the research process: generative AI. The goal of these guidelines is to prevent misuse and 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.
4. 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.