agile curriculum development

Integration of AI and future skills

The rapid spread of generative artificial intelligence presents universities with the challenge of continuously developing curricula without being able to wait for long-term accreditation cycles. Traditional, linear models of program development are proving too sluggish for this purpose. This challenge is addressed here, and a step-by-step model for agile curriculum development for AI competences is presented, based on an integrated combination of future skills, subject-specific learning objectives, and curricular framework conditions.

The starting point is the empirically based AI competency model AIComp, which describes key competency requirements for an AI-driven living and working environment. The developed process model systematically translates these abstract competency requirements into course-specific learning objectives, teaching/learning formats, and curricular placements. It is characterized by an iterative, participatory, and experimental approach that allows for small-scale pilot projects within existing structures.

The article combines theoretical concepts from competence and agility research with proven practical formats from universities in Baden-Württemberg. It shows how AI skills can be anchored not as an add-on, but as an integral part of future-oriented curricula.

Agile degree programs

Integrating AI & future skills

The rapid development of generative AI poses a challenge for universities: curricula must remain flexible, as traditional models are too slow to adapt. This video shows how universities are integrating AI skills and future skills directly into their degree programs based on the empirical AIComp model—in an iterative, practical, and future-proof manner.

Discover how agile curriculum development is preparing universities for the AI-driven world of work!

Werkzeuge für die Zukunft des Studiums

KI-Playbook mit konkreter Vorgehensweise

6 Prinzipien und 7 Schritte
Dieses Playbook enthält ein Vorgehensmodell für agile Studiengangsentwicklung für KI-bezogene Future Skills.

KI-Kompetenz-Kartenset

67 Karten für Planung, Reflexion und Verantwortung
Das Kartenset unterstützt die spielerische Auseinandersetzung mit KI-Kompetenzen und kann für die erste Phase des Vorgehensmodells eingesetzt werden.

Impulse aus der Hoschschulpraxis

KI-Kompetenzen in Studiengänge integrieren
Diese Broschüre erklärt das KI-Kmpetenzmodell AIComp, gibt Impulse aus der Hoschschulpraxis und zeigt Good Practices.

KI-Playbook mit konkreter Vorgehensweise

6 Prinzipien und 7 Schritte
Dieses Playbook enthält ein Vorgehensmodell für agile Studiengangsentwicklung für KI-bezogene Future Skills.

KI-Kompetenz-Kartenset

67 Karten für Planung, Reflexion und Verantwortung
Das Kartenset unterstützt die spielerische Auseinandersetzung mit KI-Kompetenzen und kann für die erste Phase des Vorgehensmodells eingesetzt werden.

Impulse aus der Hoschschulpraxis

KI-Kompetenzen in Studiengänge integrieren
Diese Broschüre erklärt das KI-Kmpetenzmodell AIComp, gibt Impulse aus der Hoschschulpraxis und zeigt Good Practices.
Das KI-Kompetenzmodell für Hochschulen
Project team

Prof. Dr. Ulf-Daniel
Ehlers

Director of the Researchgroup and Professorship for Educational Management and Lifelong Learning

Tanja
Dauth

Academic Researcher

Julia Marcia
Mann

Akademische Mitarbeiterin

Prof. Dr. Ulf-Daniel
Ehlers

Director of the Researchgroup and Professorship for Educational Management and Lifelong Learning

Julia Marcia
Mann

Akademische Mitarbeiterin

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