Artificial Intelligence (AI)

The Student Guide to AI was designed to introduce college students to the important aspects of artificial intelligence (also known as AI) and how this technology is affecting the way that information is created, shared, and evaluated. Aside from a general introduction into what AI is, there are also modules on issues surrounding AI and using and citing AI resources when the use of AI is permitted. There is also a small quiz to test student knowledge about AI after going through the various modules. The Student Guide to AI is an excellent resource to add to any Canvas course.

An artificial intelligence detection software developed to identify artificially generated text, such as those produced by large language models.

AI detection feature for Turnitin's already robust plagiarism detection. AI detection feature fully implemented in January of 2024.

Another plagarism and AI detection software that is much like Turnitin. Can be integrated into Canvas.

Google Doc listing many AI tools that include include things like, text generators, coding, speech recognition, AI detection, etc.Please note: Some of these tools have been discontinued and it is not reflected in this doc. Investigate further if you plan to use any specific AI tool.

A compact and self-published zine that used a popular education framework to provide clear and accessible explanations of what AI really is.

The U.S. Department of Education Office of Educational Technology’s new policy report, Artificial Intelligence and the Future of Teaching and Learning: Insights and Recommendations, addresses the clear need for sharing knowledge, engaging educators, and refining technology plans and policies for artificial intelligence (AI) use in education. The report describes AI as a rapidly-advancing set of technologies for recognizing patterns in data and automating actions, and guides educators in understanding what these emerging technologies can do to advance educational goals—while evaluating and limiting key risks. 

Educator FAQ page created by OpenAI, creators of ChatGPT that have links to resources and answers to frequently asked educator questions.

This open crowdsourced collection by #creativeHE presents a rich tapestry of our collective thinking in the first months of 2023 stitching together potential alternative uses and applications of Artificial Intelligence (AI) that could make a difference and create new learning, development, teaching and assessment opportunities.

Links to generative AI polices of many universities around the world.

6 news literacy takeaways about AI. PDF to infographic linked on page as "Downloadable Resource".

Essay on how higher ed can adapt to the challenges created by AI. The essay posits a framework for understanding and navigating the age of AI.

The Generative AI Product Tracker lists generative AI products that are either marketed specifically towards postsecondary faculty or students or appear to be actively in use by postsecondary faculty or students for teaching, learning, or research activities.

AI powered research tool for scientific literature.

A list of articles and other resources is curated by Dr. Margaret Merrill, Senior Instructional Design Consultant at the University of California, Davis.