AI for Student Success
Artificial Intelligence (AI) systems are powerful tools that are growing more common even as we continue learning more about their abilities and limitations. We encourage students to keep this key question in mind when deciding how to use AI:
Am I using AI in a way that helps me learn and develop mastery?
Read the George Fox University AI statement and follow these guidelines from the statement:
- Exercise responsibility for the content you create and stay engaged in the learning process (with or without AI).
- Check for instructor permission about AI use (related to learning outcomes of class activities/assignments).
- Where permission exists, make sure to disclose any use of AI for class activities or assignments (by formal citation, less formal attribution, and/or a framing statement as appropriate).
- If an instructor has not explicitly invited use of AI, ask permission before utilizing AI for ANY assignments.
Watch the "How to use ChatGPT and other AI tools as a college student...WITHOUT CHEATING" video for more guidance and examples.
Note: AI systems can provide incomplete or false information ("hallucinations"). Double-check any AI output and be sure the responses make sense and you understand any steps that are presented. You are ultimately responsible for your learning and the accuracy of information.
An Introduction to AI for George Fox U Students chatbot - Use this chatbot for a brief, interactive introduction to AI literacy topics along with opportunities to apply AI to several learning and success activities.
Student Guide to AI Literacy | MLA Style Center - When you build skills and habits for using GenAI ethically and effectively you will establish yourself as a thoughtful creator and consumer of GenAI content as technologies change over time.
University of Sydney AI in Education Canvas Site - A resource for students, built by students, to provide ways to use generative artificial intelligence productively and responsibly as part of one’s learning journey.
Wharton Interactive Crash Course: Practical AI for Instructors and Students - This five-part video series (a total of less than one hour of content) provides an overview of AI large language models for educators and students.
AI for education | Khan Academy - A partnership with other thought leaders in educational technology to develop a set of resources to help the world better understand some of the ways that generative artificial intelligence can be used to improve human intelligence and learning outcomes.
Gemini and NotebookLM - Everyone with George Fox login credentials can take advantage of the University's license for Google's Gemini and NotebookLM. Check out the IT AI website for more information about these tools.
- Gemini is Google's AI large language model, similar to ChatGPT. Gemini can interact with several other Google Workplace apps.
- NotebookLM enables students to upload documents, then interact with only the content that has been uploaded. Options include having a conversation or having the system create a study guide, podcast, or mindmap.
Goblin.Tools - A collection of small, simple, single-task tools, mostly designed to help neurodivergent people with tasks they find overwhelming or difficult. Tools include an expandable to-do list, project time estimator, and explainer.
Large Language Models (LLMs) - AIs such as Gemini, ChatGPT, Claude and Copilot are versatile tools that can provide personalized support and enhance academic productivity for college students. These AI systems can assist with a variety of tasks, including brainstorming ideas, explaining complex topics, and offering constructive feedback on written work. LLMs can help students prepare for exams by generating customized practice questions based on uploaded study materials. Because of the University's license with Google, interactions with Gemini are more secure than when using other LLMs.
Prompt engineering is a practice that will help you get the most out of common AI tools such as ChatGPT, Claude, Co-Pilot, and Gemini. Take a few minutes to review these resources for insight into effective prompt engineering to support your learning.
From University of Sydney "AI in Education" Canvas site:
The George Fox University Library has a guide for Generative AI for Library Research.
GFU Institutional Technology created a website for AI Artificial Intelligence at George Fox University.
The University developed this Statement on Artificial Intelligence (AI) Language Models.
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Pennington AI is a custom ChatGPT chatbot trained on George Fox information. Students are welcome to use Pennington AI while using the same cautions as with any AI. Double-check information and recognize that incorrect information might be provided. If you notice errors or have suggestions for improving Pennington AI, respond using this feedback form. Email Rick Muthiah at rmuthiah@georgefox.edu if you have other thoughts about Pennington AI. |