AI Commons Bulletin - Human-curated news about generative AI for Teaching and Learning in Higher Education. 12/11/2024

📔 Automatic AI Summaries Now in ProQuest
MSU’s Proquest library database access added an AI “Research Assistant” in an article sidebar. The tool features article summaries, additional sources, important concepts and research topics.
Learn More: Library Learning Space - https://librarylearningspace.com/proquest-launches-ai-powered-research-assistant-to-promote-responsible-ai-use-in-academia/

🔎 Introduction to Prompts
Organizes many practical tips for writing AI prompts into one framework. The article is specific to education and includes links to authoritative resources.
Learn More: Park, J., & Choo, S. (2024). Generative AI Prompt Engineering for Educators: Practical Strategies. Journal of Special Education Technology, 0(0). https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/01626434241298954

🧬 Think of AI Uses as Along a Continuum
Monash University describes four examples of AI use in their courses:
1. Explore AI with students to build AI Literacy and discuss academic integrity.
2. Design assessments that focus on process rather than product to build critical thinking.
3. Incorporate new AI-enabled activities, like simulated personas.
4. Use AI for basic assessment, freeing educators to focus on personalized feedback.

Learn More: Hook, J., Junor, A., Sell, C., & Sapsed, C. (2024). Navigating integrity and innovation: Case studies of generative AI integration from an Arts Faculty. ASCILITE Publications, 165–172. https://publications.ascilite.org/index.php/APUB/article/view/1234/1478

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