Learning with AI
Original work: "Educators' guide to multimodal learning and Generative AI" — Tünde Varga-Atkins, Samuel Saunders, et al. (2024/25) — CC BY-NC 4.0
Adapted for UK Nursing Education by: Lincoln Gombedza, RN (LD)
Last Updated: December 2025
This section shifts the focus from teaching delivery to student learning. It explores how nursing students can use Generative AI responsibly as a "24/7 Personal Tutor" to support their academic and clinical growth.
The Shift: From Passive Consumer to Active Co-Pilot
Traditionally, students consume resources created by educators. With GenAI, students can create their own bespoke learning materials. This requires Self-Regulated Learning (SRL) skills.
Key Concepts for Students
- Metacognition: "Do I understand this?" -> Using AI to quiz one's own knowledge gaps.
- Agency: Taking control of how material is presented (e.g., "Explain this to me like I'm 5").
- Critical Verification: Never trusting the AI blindly, especially for clinical facts.
In This Section
Personalised Learning
How to use AI to adapt content to your learning style, simplify complex concepts, and create "personas" for your digital tutor.
Just-in-Time Support
Using AI for immediate performance support, checking guidelines, and revising procedures—with critical safety warnings.
Multimodal Creation
Strategies for students to create their own revision assets, including flashcards, podcasts, and mind maps.
Nursing Examples & Prompts
A library of prompt templates designed specifically for nursing students to copy and use safely.
For Students: AI tools like ChatGPT or Gemini are not medical devices. They can "hallucinate" (make up) drug dosages, guidelines, and pathophysiology. ALWAYS verify clinical information against authoritative sources (BNF, Royal Marsden Manual, NICE).