Using AI
Note that all of these tools that are mentioned below are for individual use, SUNY Brockport currently recommends using Microsoft Copilot.
- ChatGPTChatGPT is a chatbot and virtual assistant. Based on large language models, it enables users to refine and steer a conversation towards a desired length, format, style, level of detail, and language.
- Perplexity.aiPerplexity AI is an AI chatbot-powered research and conversational search engine that answers queries using natural language predictive text. Perplexity generates answers using sources from the web and cites links within the text response.
- GeminiGemini, formerly known as Bard, is a generative artificial intelligence chatbot developed by Google. Get help with writing, planning, learning, and more from Google AI.
- ResearchRabbitResearchRabbit is an innovative “citation-based literature mapping tool” available online. The scope of such tool is to optimize your time searching for references as you start planning your essay, minor project, or literature review.
- Julius AIJulius is an AI-powered data science assistant that can provide first-of-its-kind analysis on structured data sources without human intervention.
- Napkin AIJust type, copy-paste, or generate your text and Napkin will instantly transform it into insightful visuals.
More AI Tools
- There's An AI For That (TAAFT)The largest database of 13001 AIs available for over 14240 tasks. Use their smart AI search to find the best AI tools for any use case.
- FuturepediaFuturepedia is a leading AI resource platform, dedicated to empowering professionals across various industries to leverage AI technologies for innovation and growth. Committed to making AI understandable and practical, they provide resources tailored to diverse professional needs, fostering a community of more than 200,000 professionals sharing knowledge and experiences.
- Optimizing AI in Higher EducationThis guide is published by the SUNY Faculty Advisory Council on Teaching and Technology (FACT2).
- Designing Assignments and Activities with ChatGPT and Generative AI in MindA great resource from NC State with questions to ask yourself about your assignments.
- Teaching Repository for AI-Infused Learning (TRAIL)A collection of openly licensed, peer-reviewed strategies that utilize generative AI tools to support learning in higher education.
- Augustana College - Classroom IdeasThe following curated lists of classroom ideas related to AI draw from the activities in the Creative Ideas for using AI in Education crowd-sourced resource.
The following activities integrate AI into the classroom in engaging and meaningful ways, encouraging students to interact with technology while deepening their understanding of course content.
Activity | Example | |
AI-Generated Historical Dialogues | Use an AI tool to generate dialogues between historical figures relevant to your course. Have students analyze these conversations to gain a deeper understanding of historical events and perspectives. | For a history class, prompt an AI tool to create a dialogue between Abraham Lincoln and Frederick Douglass discussing the Emancipation Proclamation. Students can then discuss the nuances and historical context of their conversation. |
Creative Writing Prompt | Ask an AI tool to generate creative writing prompts based on themes or genres being studied in class. Students can use these prompts to write short stories or poems. | For a literature class, prompt an AI tool to create a prompt like "Write a short story set in a dystopian future where books are banned." Students write their stories and share them for peer review and discussion. |
AI-Generated Case Studies | Use an AI tool to create case studies or problem scenarios relevant to your course content. Have students work in groups to develop solutions or strategies based on these case studies. | For a business class, prompt an AI tool to generate a case study about a company facing a PR crisis. Students must develop a crisis management plan and present it to the class. |
Interactive Role-Playing Simulations | Create role-playing simulations where an AI tool acts as a character in a scenario related to course content. Students interact with the AI to practice skills and apply theoretical knowledge. | For a nursing class, prompt an AI tool to act as a patient presenting specific symptoms. Students ask questions and diagnose the patient's condition based on their interactions. |
AI-Assisted Debates | Have an AI tool generate arguments for and against a controversial topic in your course. Students can use these AI-generated points to prepare for and participate in debates. | For a political science class, prompt an AI tool to provide arguments for and against the implementation of universal basic income. Students use these arguments to debate the topic in class. |
Ethics in AI Discussions | Use an AI tool to generate scenarios involving ethical dilemmas related to AI. Students discuss the scenarios, exploring the ethical implications and potential solutions. | For an ethics class, prompt an AI tool to create a scenario where an AI system makes a critical medical decision without human intervention. Students debate the ethical considerations and propose guidelines for AI use in healthcare. |
AI-Generated Concept Maps | Have students input key concepts from a lesson into an AI tool that generates concept maps. Students then discuss how the AI organizes the information and compare it to their understanding. | For a biology class, students input terms related to cell biology. They analyze the AI-generated concept map and discuss any new connections or insights. |
Simulated Client Meetings | Use an AI tool to simulate client meetings where the AI acts as a client with specific needs. Students must ask questions and gather information to create a project plan or proposal. | For a marketing class, prompt an AI tool to act as a client needing a marketing strategy for a new product. Students conduct a simulated meeting to understand the client's requirements and develop a marketing plan. |
AI-Created Visual Storytelling | Have students describe a story or concept, and use an AI tool like DALL-E to generate visual representations. Students then discuss how the visuals enhance or alter their understanding of the narrative. | For an art class, students describe scenes from a myth or legend, and DALL-E generates images. They analyze the visuals and explore how art can convey complex ideas. |
AI-Based Reflective Journals | Ask students to write reflective journal entries on their learning experiences, and use AI to provide feedback and suggestions for deeper reflection. | For a psychology class, students write about their personal growth and understanding of psychological concepts. The AI tool provides feedback, prompting students to explore their thoughts further. |
Read below to learn about a few examples of how AI tools can assist you in your professional and personal life.
Professional Examples:
Facilitate Interactive and Engaging Lessons | AI can help create interactive simulations and virtual labs, providing hands-on learning experiences without the need for physical resources. These tools can make complex concepts more accessible and engaging for students, enhancing their understanding and retention of the material. |
Improve Accessibility and Inclusivity | AI-driven transcription and translation tools can make your lectures and materials more accessible to students with different learning needs and those who speak various languages. This ensures that all students have equal opportunities to participate and succeed in your course. |
Manage Administrative Tasks | AI can automate routine administrative tasks such as scheduling, sending reminders, and tracking student progress. This can significantly reduce your administrative burden, allowing you to dedicate more time to teaching and research. |
Support Curriculum Alignment | AI can analyze course syllabi, learning objectives, and assessment outcomes to ensure alignment with accreditation standards and institutional goals. This helps maintain consistency and quality across courses and programs. |
Enhance Meeting Efficiency | AI tools can schedule meetings based on availability, prepare agendas, and even summarize meeting notes and action items. This streamlines the meeting process and ensures effective follow-up on tasks and decisions. |
Personal Examples:
Health & Fitness | Use AI tools to develop a workout routine, track your physical activity and sleep, and work to maintain a healthy lifestyle and achieve your fitness goals. |
Travel Planning | Use AI tools to predict the best times to book flights and suggest travel itineraries. |
Cooking & Meal Planning | Use AI tools to get suggested recipes based on dietary preferences and available ingredients, create shopping lists, and provide cooking instructions. |
Gardening Assistance | AI tools can provide care instructions, watering schedules, and tips based on plant types and environmental conditions. |
Bloom's Taxonomy and AI
+ AI capabilities derived with reference to an analysis of the MAGE framework across multiple disciplines, based on ChatGPT 4 as of October 2023. See Zaphir, L., Lodge, J. M., Lisec, J., McGrath, D., & Khosravi, H. (2024). How critically can an AI think? A framework for evaluating the quality of thinking of generative artificial intelligence. arXiv preprint arXiv:2406.14769.
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