Artificial Intelligence (AI)

Artificial Intelligence or AI refers to the simulated human intelligence in machines or computers that are programmed to undertake tasks usually thought to require human cognitive processes and decision-making capabilities. AI has been in use in higher education for some time, and common uses of AI span across the campus including personalized learning, virtual assistants and chatbots, learning analytics, grading, language translation, content and syllabus creation, research, and the admissions process. Learn more about artificial intelligence in higher education including the challenges and opportunities of AI use on the campus.

Interested in using AI tools for course design? Take part in the "Teaching with AI" online EDUCAUSE course.

The Basics of AI in Higher Education

• 7 Things You Should Know About Generative AI, EDUCAUSE Review
• A Framework for AI Literacy, EDUCAUSE Review
• A Generative AI Primer, EDUCAUSE Review
• AI & Universities, Mary Meeker 
• The Impact of AI in Advancing Accessibility for Learners with Disabilities, EDUCAUSE Review
• Integrating Generative AI into Higher Education: Considerations, EDUCAUSE Review

 AI on Campus

• Arizona State University: Digital Trust Guidelines for Generative Artificial
  Intelligence Use
• Concordia University: Generative AI teaching guidelines
• Harvard University
• University of California, Berkeley: Appropriate Use of AI Tools
• University of Kentucky: Recommendations on Use of Generative AI in Research, Scholarly, and Creative Activity
• University of Michigan
• University Policies on Generative AI - Collection of Polices

AI Classroom Use and Policies

• 10 Ways Artificial Intelligence Is Transforming Instructional Design, EDUCAUSE Review
• AI Literacy in Teaching and Learning: A Durable Framework for Higher Education, EDUCAUSE Working Group Paper
• Classroom Policies for AI Generative Tools Lance Eaton.
• Practical Insights: Incorporating ChatGPT in Language Education and Beyond (Case Study), EDUCAUSE Review
• Professors at Play AI Playbook, David Thomas and Lisa Forbes