AI

  • For Faculty: Making AI Work for You

    AI is here and not going away. When ChatGPT first came out of nowhere it was hard to imagine the implications, applications and its future. We still are just beginning on this journey and don’t know what the next few years will bring. But what is clear is that these tools are useful for tasks well beyond generating mediocre essays. This guide will give faculty some practical, time saving ideas on how to make AI work for you and your students. A great repository for suggestion can be found in Ethan and Lilach Mollick’s Prompt library. First some guiding principles on approaching AI: Ideas to help with course planningIdeas to…

  • Prompting with AI

    Unlike conducting a Google search, where you look for existing information through keyword searches, generative AI requires a more nuanced approach. When you use generative AI, you’re not just searching; you’re instructing the AI to create new content. This process necessitates providing detailed and specific information to guide the AI in producing the desired results effectively. This information is provided in the form of a prompt. In this post we will explore the art of crafting effective prompts to enhance your interaction with AI tools. What is a Prompt? A prompt is how you instruct an AI tool to perform a task for you. This could include creating content, summarizing…

  • Concerns Regarding AI

    While it is easy to get pulled into the excitement of new technology, it is also important to understand the larger context of that technology. The benefits of utilizing AI are vast, but so are the concerns. The exact impact of AI is unknown and fluctuates rapidly. We encourage you to consult more recent data when considering specific impacts, but a general overview of some of the concerns is provided below. Ethical AI is trained on the works of others. During development, it is exposed to massive amounts of existing content, but developers are often vague about what material is included in the training data. It’s unclear whether copyrighted content…

  • Fundamentals of AI

    AI Development The incorporation of artificial intelligence (AI) into our lives is something that everyone should be thinking about. AI represents the development of powerful new technology that could be extremely detrimental or beneficial to our society depending on how it is used. It has already infiltrated our homes, phones, and public interactions and its influence on our lives is only projected to increase. This can lead to all sorts of anxiety, but also hope, inspiration, and a sense of duty to help define the boundaries of how AI should and should not be used. The Digital Learning and Scholarship Team is here to help you on your journey. History…

  • WITT 2025: Making AI Work for You and Your Students

    Save the Date 1/16/25 – Winter Institute on Teaching with Technology: Making AI Work for You and Your Students   Are you curious about the AI landscape and what AI can do for you and your students? You’ll learn how AI can streamline course planning, enhance assignment design, and support student engagement. Whether you’re new to AI or already experimenting with it, this workshop has you covered with actionable strategies and tools for faculty by faculty.    Event Details   Title: Making AI Work for You and Your Students  Date: Thursday, January 16, 2025  Time: 1:00–4:00 PM  Location: LITS Room 181  Treats Provided   What You’ll Get Out of It   Mark your calendar and stay tuned for more details.…