Harnessing AI for Learning: RMIT’s Innovative Approach

Sinan Erbay, Chief Information Officer at RMIT highlights the proactive approach RMIT takes to AI adoption, focusing on three key strategies: taking, shaping, and making AI solutions. By leveraging generative AI within secure internal boundaries, RMIT developed its own Virtual Assisted Learning (VAL) platform, ensuring data security while maximising learning opportunities. This AI tool is widely adopted by students and staff, supporting tasks such as assignment writing, interview preparation and translation. The University’s decision to embrace AI rather than restrict its use has encouraged responsible adoption, enhancing both student learning experiences and academic support.

One of the most significant outcomes of RMIT’s AI initiative has been its impact on accessibility and inclusivity. Rather than leaving students to rely on costly external AI services, RMIT provides high-quality AI tools free of charge, helping students from diverse socio-economic backgrounds engage with technology. ADAPT’s research also aligns with this approach, showing that AI-driven…