Artificial Intelligence: For Students

Questions?

• If you are unsure if the certain use of an AI-based tool is a violation of an academic integrity policy, please communicate with the professor of that course. Each instructor may have different expectations regarding AI in the classroom, so it is best to double check or seek clarity if you are unsure.
• If you have any questions about AI literacy or finding additional resources, please email e-reference@brescia.edu.edu or schedule an appointment with a librarian. We'd be happy to assist in person or online!
• If you have any additional questions about AI that go beyond the scope of this guide, please check our catalog or databases for additional resources to explore or contact a librarian to assist you in your search.

 Please Note

• Information regarding Artificial Intelligence (AI) updates at a rapid pace. As such, you may come across information in this guide that is considered out of date despite efforts to keep information up to date. 
• The Fr. Leonard Alvey Library does not endorse any specific AI technologies and encourages users to be diligent about sharing personal information when utilizing AI tools. 

Students can leverage artificial intelligence (AI) for various tasks to enhance their learning experiences. Here are some practical ways students can use AI:

1. Fact-Checking and Critical Thinking:

   • Students can use AI chatbots like ChatGPT to fact-check information. Instead of blindly accepting AI-generated responses, they can critically evaluate and verify the accuracy of answers.

2. Writing and Brainstorming:

   • AI can serve as a brainstorming tool for creative writing. Students can use it to generate ideas, prompts, or keywords. 

3. Language Learning and Translation:

   • AI language models can help students practice foreign languages. They can generate sentences, provide translations, and offer language exercises.

4. Personalized Learning Paths:

   • AI-driven adaptive learning platforms tailor content to individual student needs. These tools recommend relevant resources, quizzes, and exercises based on performance.

5. Automated Proofreading and Grammar Checking:

   • AI can assist students in improving their writing by highlighting grammar errors, suggesting corrections, and enhancing clarity.

Remember that while AI offers exciting possibilities, students should also develop critical thinking skills to evaluate AI-generated content and use it responsibly.

Critically thinking about AI results is important. There is always risk the information is incorrect, and the AI tool may not be up-to-date. Below, see an example from ChatGPT displaying its last update (Note: As of this writing, the next Taylor Swift album, The Tortured Poets Department, will release on April 19, 2024) and Craiyon failing to create images of this university.