The university of virginia library, in partnership with the institute for the study of knowledge management in education, will develop a community web portal that focuses on harnessing generative…

The University of Virginia Library, in partnership with the Institute for the Study of Knowledge Management in Education, received a $149,842 Project Grant from the Institute of Museum and Library Services (CFDA 45.312 - National Leadership Grants) to develop a community web portal focused on harnessing generative artificial intelligence (AI) technologies to foster the creation and adaptation of open educational resources (OER). The project aims to aid librarians, educators, AI practitioners, and students from K-12 to higher education by providing a dynamic space for collaboration, knowledge sharing, and access to a repository of tools and resources related to AI in OER development. The grant award period runs from August 1, 2024 to July 31, 2026.

The university of virginia library, in partnership with the institute for the study of knowledge management in education, will develop a community web portal that focuses on harnessing generative artificial intelligence (AI) technologies to foster the creation and adaptation of open educational resources (OER). The project is aimed at aiding librarians, educators, AI practitioners, and students from k-12 libraries to higher education. The project's portal is conceived as a dynamic space where individuals can collaborate and share knowledge, tools, and strategies related to AI in the service of OER, supported by a rich array of resources like a repository, discussion forum, and events calendar.