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Made in collaboration with Jo Schwader

Ethical AI

Explore how AI tools work and understand their potential and limitations in teaching and learning in this video (10:16) from Wharton School

Practical AI for Instructors and Students Part 1: Introduction to AI for Teachers and Students

AI Tools

AI-Powered Large Language Models
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ChatGPT Assists with academic research by generating human-like text, answering questions, and providing information based on a vast dataset of text from books, articles, and websites. The LLM is regularly updated. Logged in users can use ChatGPT to search the web. There is a free version available. OpenAI Help Center - ChatGPT
Co-Pilot Helps users with a wide range of tasks, including answering questions, providing information, assisting with productivity tasks, and offering support in various domains. Copilot uses a vast amount of text data from diverse sources, including books, websites, and other texts. You can create a Co-Pilot account via your NWACC Microsoft 365 account.  Copilot Learning Hub
Claude An AI-powered chatbot trained by Anthropic using Constitutional AI to be safe, accurate, and secure. It can be used in developmental stages of research for brainstorming and data analysis. Publicly available information via the Internet along with licensed data sets. Data is updated regularly with each model version having a different cut-off date. Free with paid subscriptions available. Claude FAQ and Help Center
Gemini Designed by Google, Gemini is an AI-powered chatbot that responds to natural language queries with relevant information. As with ChatGPT, researchers can use Gemini to aid in topic development and initial source discovery. Gemini can currently connect to the Internet. Free with paid subscriptions available. However, you must create the account with a Google login. Gemini FAQ

Prompt Building

Watch this video (11:41) from Wharton School to craft prompts for AI to streamline course planning, generate content, and enhance instructional design

Practical AI for Instructors and Students: Prompting AI

Course Design and AI

Watch this video (12:36) from Wharton School to discover strategies for designing AI-integrated assignments

Practical AI for Instructors and Students: AI for Teachers