Policies for Artificial Intelligence in Higher Education: A Call for Action

Authors

  • Mohamed Ally Athabasca University
  • Sanjaya Mishra Commonwealth of Learning

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.21432/cjlt28869

Keywords:

artificial intelligence, GenAI, policies, higher education, postsecondary education

Abstract

This paper highlights the importance of artificial intelligence (AI) policies in higher education institutions and presents a step-by-step process for adopting institutional policies. Emphasizing the inevitable implications on AI in teaching and learning, this paper also discusses key policy areas for consideration by the stakeholders and lists the competencies that will influence appropriate policy development.

Author Biographies

Mohamed Ally, Athabasca University

Mohamed Ally is a full Professor of Online and Distance Education at Athabasca University in Alberta, Canada. His current areas of research include mobile learning, e-learning, distance education, augmented reality, virtual reality, mixed reality, and the use of emerging fourth industrial revolution technologies (4IR) in education and training. Dr. Ally is one of the Founding Directors of the International Association of Mobile Learning (IamLearn) and the International Association of Blended Learning (IABL). He recently edited 17 books on the use of emerging technologies in education. His book “Mobile Learning: Transforming the Delivery of Education and Training” won the Charles A. Wedemeyer Award in the United States for significant contribution to distance education. Dr. Ally has presented keynote speeches, papers, and workshops in many countries. Email: mohameda@athabascau.ca

Sanjaya Mishra, Commonwealth of Learning

Sanjaya Mishra is Education Specialist: Technology-Enabled Learning at the Commonwealth of Learning in British Columbia, Canada and one of the leading scholars in open, distance, and online learning with extensive experience in teaching, staff development, research, policy development, innovation, and organisational development. With a multi-disciplinary background in education, information science, communication media, and learning and development, Dr. Mishra has been promoting the use of educational multimedia, eLearning, open educational resources (OER), and open access to scientific information to increase access to quality education and lifelong learning for all. Email: smishra.col@gmail.com ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3291-2410

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2025-04-04

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Vol. 50 No. 3 (2024): Fall

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