Guide: Practical Case Studies

Introduction

On this page, you will find an overview of activities related to the implementation of artificial intelligence (AI) in teaching and learning activities by the partners of EmpowerAI consortium. 

The following guide is aimed at the academic staff members in the field of social science and humanities, who are interested in using and integrating AI tools in their teaching practices.

The following guide brings together practical case studies, recommendations and tips of how AI could be integrated in a purposeful, ethical, transparent, and critical way to enhance teaching and learning activities. 

The guide consists of:

• Introduction section outlining the purpose and aim of the guide as well as definition of AI 
• Practical case studies from EmpowerAI consortium:
  • Case study #1 (University of Tampere) Insights from Workshop “AI in Bachelor Thesis Writing”
  • Case study #2 (University of Tampere) “Hive-minding” AI in Higher Education
  • Case study #3 (University of Tartu) How to enhance IR simulations with an AI tool?
  • Case study #4 (University of Tartu) AI as grading assistant (automated) 
  • Case study #5 (University of Tartu) AI as grading assistant (writing assistance)
  • Case study #6 (University of Tartu) Integration of AI into classroom activities
  • Case study #7(University of Turku) Promoting critical thinking with AI-based tools 
  • Case study #8 (Kaunas University of Technology) How AI Summaries Help Students Prepare for Exams
• Summary of best practice
• Additional literature 

Each case study includes a) general description of the context when AI was used in study process; b) implementation stages; c) advantages for learners and teaching staff and d) key take-away and recommendation. To read more about each case study, navigate to the left side of the webpage and click on the corresponding drop-down section.

The webpage is managed by the coordinator of EmpowerAI consortium – University of Tartu, which will update the page for the duration of the project. If you have any feedback or suggestions, concerning the page – please contact Anna Beitane (Head of Digital Education Projects), anna.beitane@ut.ee 

How to reference the guide 

Beitane, A. Danilavičienė, G. Kasperė, R. Kondratyk, Y. Motiejūnienė, J. Peltonen, H. Pääbo, H. Riekkinen, J. Salmi, L. Sipinen, J. Veivo, O. (2025). Practical examples on the use of AI in teaching and learning activities. Guide developed as part of Nordplus project “Empowering Social Sciences Educators on the Use of Artificial Intelligence in the Classroom”.