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What is AI and ChatGPT?: AI In The Classroom

In this research guide you will discover the inner workings of language models such as ChatGPT and the history of artificial intelligence. You'll also gain insight into AI plagiarism and the methods for detecting AI generated text.

Using AI in the classroom...

AI in the classroom 1 by Shekinah Lawrence

What can ChatGPT do?

If you are interested in using AI/ChatGPT in your classroom or work here are some suggestions in how to use the tool with links to consider:

What can ChatGPT NOT do? (Yet)

AI generative programs are being updated frequently. However, remember that ChatGPT does not browse the internet or have information about events after 2021, as seen in these bullet points. Use the links to learn more information.

ChatGPT CAN NOT:

ChatGPT and Education: Center for Innovative Teaching and Learning by Northern Illinois University's Center for Innovative Teaching and Learning is licensed under CC BY-NC-SA 4.0/ Edited

How are our peer colleges and universities addressing ChatGPT in the Classroom?

Click the links to learn more:

AI-Generated Content in the Classroom: Considerations for Course Design

Center for Integrated Professional Development at Illinois State University


AI and the Future of Academic Integrity

Jesse Fitts and Rachel Bovard


ChatGPT and Education

Northern Illinois University Center for Innovative Teaching and Learning


Five Ideas for How Professors Can Deal with GPT-3 ... For Now

Travis Ryan Pickell and Brian R. Doak


Practical Responses to ChatGPT and Other Generative AI

Office for Faculty Excellence, Montclair State University


A Toolkit for Addressing AI Plagiarism in the Classroom

CommLit.org and Quill.org