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If you have a research writing/information finding component in your class, the MSU Libraries Peer Research Assistant program is equipped to help. These undergraduate students can help their peers:

Plan for a research project (such as developing a search strategy)
Find information for research papers (like scholarly articles or books)
Evaluate information (is this paper scholarly?)
Understand citation styles and create citations (MLA, APA, etc.)
Get connected to library services

Appointments and walk in hours are available in Hubbard and the Main Library: https://libguides.lib.msu.edu/engage

I presented an overview of library discovery systems at the University Committee on the Library yesterday, and thought I'd share it here also.

For more information about learning to use the various tools provided by the library, see these links as well:

https://lib.msu.edu/askus
https://libguides.lib.msu.edu/twominutetips/research Happy searching!

What pedagogy texts inform your practice? Can you share who you're reading and how it's affected what you do in the classroom, as a way to crowd-source different resources and practice that crucial "how I talk about how I teach" element we discussed?

AI Commons Bulletin 2/10/2025

🚨 CSU Launches “AI Commons” – Sound Familiar?

The California State University (CSU) system just rolled out CSU AI Commons, a system-wide hub for AI tools, training, and research. Backed by Big Tech partnerships, it focuses on faculty development, student literacy, and workforce acceleration. BUT: AI strategy isn’t just about resources—it’s about who controls the narrative. With corporate-backed AI in higher education, what happens to independent faculty innovation?

Learn More: https://genai.calstate.edu/

🔍Tracking AI Policies in Higher Ed

Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University has compiled a Padlet featuring AI policies and guidelines from institutions worldwide. This evolving resource provides insight into how different universities are shaping their AI approaches.

Learn More: https://padlet.com/cetl6/university-policies-on-generative-ai-m9n7wf05r7rdc6pe

📚 AI Submissions Outperform Students in Recent Study

A PLOS ONE study found that 94% of AI-generated assignments went undetected, with grades averaging half a grade higher than those of real students. There was also an 83.4% chance AI submissions would outperform a random selection of student work across modules.

Learn More: https://journals.plos.org/plosone/article?id=10.1371/journal.pone.0305354#:~:text=The%20%27Turing%20Test%27%20is%20now,a%20predefined%20set%20of%20rules

⚞ Blurry Lines in AI and Assessment

A study in Assessment & Evaluation in Higher Education highlights student and educator confusion over acceptable AI use in assessments. Many rely on personal judgment or Grammarly analogies. The authors propose the Dynamic Educational Boundaries Model to embed clear AI-use guidelines directly into assessments.

Learn More: https://doi.org/10.1080/02602938.2025.2456207

Bulletin items compiled by MJ Jackson and Sarah Freye with production assistance from Lisa Batchelder. Get the AI-Commons Bulletin on our Microsoft Teams channel, at aicommons.commons.msu.edu, or by email (send an email to aicommons@msu.edu with the word “subscribe”).

The WOCI and the English Department will be co-hosting a workshop on trauma-informed classroom techniques for graduate students on Tuesday, February 28th at 1pm via Zoom. This is a follow up to the discussion that was held on February 17th (Feminist strategies for teaching during a crisis). All are welcome. Dr. LeConté Dill, who will be facilitating the workshop, will be paying particular attention to how womxn of color navigate teaching in the days and weeks following a traumatic event. This workshop aims to provide a space for graduate student instructors to learn how to show up for their students with a politics of care and a particular sensitivity to what students have just been through here at MSU. A flyer is attached for your review. Please share broadly.

Register for the workshop here or using the following link:

https://msu.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJMod-yhrzgrGtH-58qoyfRfyVv4Og-


Please email Dr. Delia Fernandez-Jones (dmf@msu.edu) and Dr. Kristin Mahoney (mahone95@msu.ed) with any questions.

AI 101: and Infographic

Check out this simple resource from aiEDU (the AI Education Project) a non-profit that creates equitable learning experiences that build foundational AI literacy. You can learn more, and find adaptable tools and activities for educators, parents, and students at https://www.aiedu.org/

AI Commons Bulletin 1/27/2025
Human-curated news about generative AI for Teaching and Learning in Higher Education.

🎭 AI Can Role Play with Students
Creating AI-powered personas is now easier, enabling students to practice communicating with specific individuals like a boss, client, or even an injured person requiring emergency medical assistance.
Learn More: https://teams.microsoft.com/l/message/19:mPsjLgF9cSWjMOuyq4MgyL7R3OZR2BetLpENn7G0N5k1@thread.tacv2/1737984638529?tenantId=22177130-642f-41d9-9211-74237ad5687d&groupId=518d739a-4a75-49d3-bff7-a0be2e362aab&parentMessageId=1737984638529&teamName=AI%20Commons&channelName=AI%20Commons%20Bulletin&createdTime=1737984638529&ngc=true&allowXTenantAccess=true

💬 Breaking Down AI Controversies
This resource explores the major debates surrounding AI, including its ethical implications, impact on creativity, and potential for misinformation. Use it to spark meaningful classroom discussions or build critical thinking assignments.
Learn More: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1qesxRSOZSlECOWvFJX-XOBuXL3iTmMnTHKihz4-81TY/edit?tab=t.0

✔️ Try This: Use AI to Check Your Grading
Grading essays can raise consistency concerns. Upload papers and grades, and AI can check for consistency. Use MSU’s CoPilot for secure student record handling.
Learn More: https://arxiv.org/pdf/2501.06461

🗺️ A Custom AI Chatbot Can Help Incoming Students Navigate Student Services
The University of the South Pacific (Fiji) offers new students an AI chatbot for orientation, answering service questions and helping with literacy, numeracy, and digital skills for their courses.
Learn More: https://jehe.globethics.net/article/view/6867/6023

Bulletin items compiled by MJ Jackson and Sarah Freye with production assistance from Lisa Batchelder. Get the AI-Commons Bulletin on our Microsoft Teams channel, at aicommons.commons.msu.edu, or by email (send an email to aicommons@msu.edu with the word “subscribe”).

AI Commons Bulletin 2/17/2025

📰 Chronicle of Higher Ed Launches AI Chatbot
The Chronicle of Higher Education has rolled out an AI-powered chatbot to help users navigate its vast archives and answer common higher ed questions. While details on its training data and accuracy are limited, this marks another step in AI’s growing role in academic media.

Learn More: https://www.chronicle.com/chron-faq

📕 New Book on AI and HE explores The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly
The good: AI is here to stay, so let’s make it work for students.
The bad: Convenience comes at the cost of deeper intellectual labor.
The ugly: AI risks shaping a culture of compliance—where decisions are guided by systems without consciousness or accountability.

Learn More: Pulk, K., & Koris, R. (Eds.). (2025). Generative AI in Higher Education. Cheltenham, UK: Edward Elgar Publishing.

❓ If You Teach AI Literacy, Don’t Forget to Assess the RAG as Well as the LLM
When LLMs use retrieval augmented generation (RAG), they can give more trustworthy responses. What does that mean? Ni and colleagues (2025) evaluate rages, using NIST’s list of essentials:
Reliability
Privacy
Explainability
Fairness
Accountability
Safety
Learn More: https://doi.org/10.4337/9781035326020

🤖 On the Horizon: More and More Automated Instruction, Less Faculty?
We should think critically before it’s too late. A study found students using an AI course tutor performed as well and were as satisfied as those in instructor-led courses. As publishers integrate AI tutors, instructors may rely on them more, reducing direct teaching.

Learn More: Chun et al (2025). A Comparative Analysis of On-Device AI-Driven, Self-Regulated Learning and Traditional Pedagogy in University Health Sciences Education. Applied Sciences, 15(4), Article 4.

Bulletin items compiled by MJ Jackson and Sarah Freye with production assistance from Lisa Batchelder. Get the AI-Commons Bulletin on our Microsoft Teams channel, at aicommons.commons.msu.edu, or by email (send an email to aicommons@msu.edu with the word “subscribe”).