Learn to Utilize AI and Stay Productive

Faculty at ²ÝÁñÊÓÆµ need to be prepared to use Generative AI appropriately for productivity and with their students in class. Familiarity with AI will help faculty to stay at the forefront of technological advancements, better prepare students for the evolving job market, and contribute to interdisciplinary collaboration and research. It also positions faculty to address the ethical and societal implications of AI, fostering a more comprehensive and forward-thinking educational experience.

  • Faculty wanting to use Artificial Intelligence to improve productivity in grading, writing, and research should be cautious entering student data or intellectual property into these systems. To ensure data security and FERPA compliance, faculty should use Microsoft's Copilot once signed in using their ²ÝÁñÊÓÆµ Microsoft credentials (NetID). To be sure you are using the protected enterprise version of this chat look for this statement above the chat box in green: Your personal and company data are protected in this chat. To log in, visit . AI is advancing very quickly, and this guidance is likely to change with future advances. If you have questions, submit a DLI ServiceNow ticket for assistance.

These professional development resources will help you to:

  • Develop a foundational knowledge of generative AI tools
  • Understand the impact of ethics on the use of Gen AI in higher education and craft policies for your own classroom. 
  • Engineer prompts and submit them to a Gen AI tool for productivity purposes. 
  • Use AI to support course design and facilitation to enhance your students’ learning experience.
  • Use Gen AI to facilitate your students’ engagement and support.

Professional Development

Begin your learning journey with a microlearning video, infographic, self-directed module, job aid, or other resource that requires less than an hour of your time. An asterisk (*) at the end of a title indicates eligibility for a micro-credential upon successful completion of the professional development item.

Resources

  • Description

    Explore both the key benefits and limitations of using Generative AI in higher ed.

    Resource Type

    Reference Guide

    Average Time

    5 minutes

  • Description

    Familiarize yourself with common terms and popular AI models through real-world applications and examples, and review the current limitations and ethical concerns, particularly regarding output model bias.

    Resource Type

    Video

    Average Time

    6 minutes

  • Description

    Explore this introduction to the what and the why of prompt engineering.

    Resource Type

    Infographic

    Download Infographic

    Average Time

    5 minutes

  • Description

    Explore an effective ChatGPT prompt engineering framework.

    Resource Type

    Infographic

    Download Infographic

    Average Time

    5 minutes

  • Description

    Learn how to engineer prompts and submit them to a GenAI tool for productivity purposes. 

    Resource Type

    Video

    Average Time

    5 minutes

  • Description

    Explore four important considerations before allowing or requiring AI use in any ²ÝÁñÊÓÆµ course. 

    Resource Type

    Reference Guide

    Download Reference Guide

    Average Time

    5 minutes

  • Description

    Use this infographic to help choose an approved AI Use Policy for your ²ÝÁñÊÓÆµ course. 

    Resource Type

    Infographic

    Download Infographic

    Average Time

    5 minutes

  • Description

    Review this guidance for faculty on student citation requirements when using generative AI tools in approved courses. 

    Resource Type

    Reference Guide

    Download Reference Guide

    Average Time

    5 minutes

  • Description

    Review Microsoft's Copilot products and identify the ²ÝÁñÊÓÆµ-supported version.

    Resource Type

    Reference Guide

    Download Reference Guide

    Average Time

    5 minutes

  • Description

    Explore new ways to use generative AI to support course design and facilitation.

    Resource Type

    Infographic

    Download Infographic

    Average Time

    5 minutes

Self-Directed Modules

  • Description

    Explore current generative AI technologies, examine their practical applications, and consider the ethics of integrating AI into educational practices. 

    Resource Type

    Self-Directed PD

    Average Time

    60-90 minutes

  • Description

    Learn how to effectively interact with large language models (LLMs) like Microsoft Copilot.

    Resource Type

    Self-Directed PD

    Average Time

    60-120 minutes

  • Description

    Learn to confidently and ethically use Copilot for a variety of course design and content generation tasks.

    Resource Type

    Self-Directed PD

    Average Time

    60-75 minutes

  • Description

    Create interactive course content (self-study guides, flash cards, games, simulations, and discussion forms) for practicing concepts and increasing cognitive engagement in your students. 

    Resource Type

    Self-Directed PD

    Average Time

    120-180 minutes

  • Description

    Redesign your existing course assessments to effectively incorporate Copilot while maintaining academic integrity and promoting deeper learning.

    Resource Type

    Self-Directed PD

    Average Time

    45-60 minutes

  • Description

    Examines strategies for redesigning assessments to be AI-resistant and for incorporating generative AI to promote critical thinking and original work.

    Resource Type

    Self-Directed PD

    Average Time

    45-60 minutes

Full-Length Workshops

  • Description

    Learn skills to confidently and ethically use generative AI tools (specifically, Microsoft Copilot) to assist in course design, student engagement and workflow.

    Resource Type

    Workshop

    Average Time

    3 Weeks

Frequently Asked Questions

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