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Start a Conversation About Generative AI

Beginning with the public release of ChatGPT in 2023, generative artificial intelligence, or GenAI, has taken the academic world by storm. Capable of producing novel works that are difficult to discern from human writing, GenAI presents new opportunities and challenges when it comes to your work as an educator. While there are still open questions […]

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Effective AI Prompt Generation

At MSU Denver,delivering high-quality educational content that enhances student learning and engagement is a major goal for everyone. With generative AI (GenAI) tools, such as Copilot, faculty members  now have the opportunity to streamline the content creation process.  Whether you’re developing lecture notes, quizzes, or other instructional materials, using AI can save time and improve […]

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Using Generative AI to Enhance Student Learning Resources and Prompt Examples

Guiding students to use Generative AI responsibly ensures that it complements their learning rather than detracts from it. With this approach, we can turn potential challenges into powerful teaching tools, preparing students for educational experiences and their professional futures. Below are some best practices, examples, and sample Microsoft Copilot or ChatGPT prompts that you can […]

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Using Generative AI to Enhance Student Learning

Many students already use Generative AI in various ways, such as summarizing and paraphrasing text, organizing their schedules, assisting with homework, and understanding difficult concepts. For instructors, this can be both a challenge and an opportunity. While there are valid concerns about GenAI and academic integrity, GenAI also has the potential to enhance research skills, […]

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Get Started Using Generative AI in Your Course

It seems like higher education has been through a roller coaster over the past several years. The challenges of the pandemic, an explosion in online enrollments, and the transition back to the classroom may have left many educators and students dazed and trying to adapt. Just when there was a chance to catch our breath, […]

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What resources are available regarding generative AI?

Generative AI technologies, such as ChatGPT, BingGPT, and Midjourney, are revolutionizing the educational landscape, particularly in higher education. Recognizing the significance of these advancements, the CTLD has curated a comprehensive list of resources and tutorials tailored for faculty and staff. Additionally, the provost has issued an official statement, which also includes recommended syllabus statements. Please […]

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Consider Teaching and Learning Issues with AI

Here we delve into the pedagogical uses of generative AI, particularly ChatGPT, and provide general best practices for incorporating this technology into teaching and learning contexts. Rather than offering specific tools or resources, the article draws on learning theory to present broader guidelines and considerations for leveraging generative AI in education. It’s important to note […]

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Consider Academic Integrity with AI

Prompting/General Use/Practice Perhaps the greatest concern about large language models in higher education is cheating. It is possible for learners to ask ChatGPT to craft entire essays, discussion posts, and other writing assignments for them. Academic integrity always has been and always will be an issue. The relative ease with which students can cheat today […]

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Get Started with ChatGPT

ChatGPT is an artificial-intelligence chatbot that users can engage with for assistance, conversation, or answers to complex inquiries. It is a powerful tool that can create human-like responses to a wide variety of prompts and questions. This tutorial covers how to sign up, log in, and enter a prompt using ChatGPT. To learn more about […]

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