Using the opportunities of AI: Introduction and testing of bwGPT in Baden-Württemberg
- startdate:
May 2024
- enddate:
May 2025
The bwGPT project was successfully completed in May 2025. We have summarized all the findings, experiences and results gained during the project in a Completion recommendation. |
As part of the dialog process, the Baden-Württemberg Ministry of Science has approved a joint application from the Karlsruhe Institute of Technology, Aalen University of Applied Sciences and Schwäbisch Gmünd University of Applied Sciences to introduce and test ChatGPT as a state service bwGPT starting on May 1, 2024. In addition to the applicants, a further 12 universities are involved in testing bwGPT.
The target of bwGPT is to enrich the courses offered at universities in Baden-Württemberg through the use of modern AI tools, to effectively prepare students for the future requirements of a professional world characterized by artificial intelligence and to enable contemporary higher education.
In the pilot phase, a technical solution is being developed that will enable 15 state universities to access bwGPT in compliance with data protection regulations. Teaching staff and students have the opportunity to test the AI as a teaching tool free of charge in three selected courses per participating institution for one semester. The experiences and findings from this phase will serve as a basis for the future use of AI technologies in academic teaching.
There are numerous advantages for teaching staff who take part in the project with their own course:
Contact persons at ZML
Sarah Holstein
Overall project management
Phone: +49 721 608-48219
Email: sarah.holstein∂kit.edu
Judith Borel
Head of didactic accompanying program
Phone: +49 721-608-48205
Email: judith.borel∂kit.edu
Contact persons at HS Aalen
Dr. Martin Franzen
Project management HS Aalen
Phone: +49 7361 576
Mobile: +49 1779735055
Email: martin.franzen∂hs-aalen.de
- Exchange of experiences: You benefit from a moderated exchange with colleagues to reflect on your own experiences and identify best-practice scenarios
- Didactic support: You will receive tips and suggestions from experts on the use of bwGPT in courses
- Information offers: You will have the opportunity to expand your own knowledge of the use of generic AI in teaching and optimize the use of bwGPT via target group-specific information offers such as webinars, guidelines and handouts.
The integration of bwGPT into learning platforms such as ILIAS, Moodle, Canvas and Open Olat enables seamless integration into the teaching context. The planned expansion of the project to other state universities is an important building block in the comprehensive adaptation of higher education in Baden-Württemberg to current developments in the division of generative AI.
