Generative Artificial Intelligence (Gen AI) has become increasingly prominent in education, often raising concerns about academic integrity and the misuse of Gen AI tools. In turn, when used appropriately, Gen AI can help both faculty and students with content creation and efficiency. As the AI industry grows, integrating it into courses, whether directly or through […]
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Canvas now offers AI-generated discussion summaries for instructors. This feature, called IgniteAI Summaries for Discussions, provides a quick snapshot of student engagement, helping you identify general themes in the conversation. This tool is not a replacement for thoroughly reviewing the discussion yourself, but it can be helpful for spotting trends, gauging participation, and getting a […]
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Just-in-Time-Teaching (JiTT)
Picture a classroom where you meet students where they are in their learning experience. What if you had all the information to address gaps in knowledge or misunderstandings as they crop up rather than after an assessment has been given? What if, instead of giving a preset lesson that you think will be right for […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
Generative artificial intelligence, or GenAI, has taken higher education by storm. Products like Copilot and ChatGPT allow users to enter in simple prompts and generate novel written works that mimic human writing. The CTLD’s collection of resources on GenAI will familiarize you with the basics, including how it works, the implications for education, and even […]
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, […]
Generative AI is a powerful new technology with many applications for teaching and learning. However, its daunting for some educators to dive into a novel technology that can be used inappropriately, especially in an educational context. While it might be a little intimidating at first, its well worth exploring, both to see how it can […]