Artificial Intelligence (AI)

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is a rapidly growing field that is changing the way we live, work and learn. The impact of AI is already being felt across a wide range of industries, and it is becoming increasingly important for educators and students to have a basic understanding of these tools. It is also important to stay informed about the latest developments in AI and how they can be applied to your research and teaching. With the wide range of AI tools available, there are many opportunities to explore and create new applications in this exciting field.

What is AI?

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is a branch of computer science that deals with the creation of machines that can perform tasks that normally require human intelligence. AI has the ability to analyze and process vast amounts of data, and automate tasks that were previously performed by humans.

What Can I Do With AI?

With the currently available tools, you can use AI to create digital artwork, write text, edit and improve audio, find topic-based articles for research, and more.

CSUN Guidance on Artificial Intelligence

CSUN is happy to announce a collaborative effort to provide guidance to faculty as it pertains to academic integrity and artificial intelligence. A collaboration of colleagues from multiple offices generated an FAQ guiding document to support deans, chairs, and faculty with the new technology and the challenges it presents in the classroom.

The FAQ contains guidance on the following topics:

1. What can faculty do to prepare ahead of the upcoming semester with AI in mind?
2. If I do not permit the use of AI in my class, what should I do if I suspect a student used AI?
3. Are third party detection tools acceptable to use?
4. How accurate are AI detection scores?
5. What is flagged in AI detection tools?
6. What mitigation strategies can faculty employ? 

In addition, please feel free to access Faculty Development’s Teaching Toolkit on Canvas, where you can find suggestions for syllabus language related to Artificial Intelligence. 

• California State University, Northridge Guidance on Maintaining Academic Integrity in an Artificial Intelligence World

AI Tools

From data analysis to Natural Language Processing (NPL), there is a wide range of AI tools that can help automate tasks, uncover new insights, and make more informed decisions. Some of the most innovative and exciting AI tools available today include ChatGPT, Chat BA, Elicit.org, and ExplainPaper. There is also a site that helps you find the right AI tool for you.

CSU GenAI Systemwide Generative AI Resources

The Systemwide Generative AI Resources website by the California State University (CSU) provides valuable information and resources related to generative AI. Here are some key features:

• AI in July Webinars: CSU hosts webinars on generative AI, covering various topics and applications.
• Online Courses: Members of the CSU community can self-enroll in online courses related to generative AI. One such course is the Academic Applications of AI (AAAI) Faculty Micro-Credential, designed by SDSU to enhance understanding of generative AI1.
• Recent Publications: The website features publications related to generative AI.

AI & Higher Education

This list of articles from Educause, The Chronicle of Higher Education, and others further define and discuss AI in Higher Education.

• Deconstructing ChatGPT on the Future of Continuing Education
• ChatGPT and its Effects on Higher Education
• How ChatGPT Could Transform Higher Education
• EDUCAUSE QuickPoll Results: Did ChatGPT Write This Report?
• Generative AI (GPT) in Higher Ed
• ChatGPT and the rise of AI writers: how should higher education respond?
• AI and the Future of Undergraduate Writing
• Artificial Intelligence and the Future of Teaching and Learning: Insights and Recommendations. Office of Education Technology
• Educators Team Up to Respond to Sudden Rise of ChatGPT
• Generative AI in Higher Education: From Fear to Experimentation, Embracing AI’s Potential
• AI Eroding AI? A New Era for Artificial Intelligence and Academic Integrity
• Trends Snapshot - AI on Campus
• "Opinion:  I’m co-teaching my college class with ChatGPT. Will it upstage me?" by Dr. Elizabeth Blakey, Associate Professor, Dept. of Journalism
• A Generative AI Primer
• Integrating Generative AI into Higher Education: Considerations
• Unexpected Bedfellows: Using ChatGPT to Uphold Academic Assessment Integrity
• Video: Students’ Perspectives on Using AI
• Students Outrunning Faculty in AI Use
• Exploring the Opportunities and Challenges with Generative AI
• Will Our Educational System Keep Pace with AI? A Student's Perspective on AI and Learning
• A Framework for AI Literacy
• Personalized AI Tutoring as a Social Activity: Paradox or Possibility?
• Framing Generative AI in Education with the GenAI Intent and Orientation Model
• Creating a Culture Around AI: Thoughts and Decision-Making
• At the Crossroads of Innovation: Embracing AI to Foster Deep Learning in the College Classroom
• Must-Have Competencies and Skills in Our New AI World: A Synthesis for Educational Reform

AI Trainings & Workshops

Find the current list of upcoming Academic Technology AI-related workshops on Eventbrite.

Classroom Policies for AI Generative Tools

The Classroom Policies for AI Generative Tools was created to facilitate the sharing of policies developed by other educators world-wide for navigating AI-generative tools like ChatGPT, MidJourney, Dall-E, and more, in order to assist fellow instructors in developing their own policies.

AI Resources for Faculty

Faculty Development has included AI-related resources to their Teaching Toolkit in the Academic Integrity section:

• Artificial Intelligence and Academic Integrity
• Sample Artificial Intelligence Syllabus Statements

AI and Privacy

As with any online service, there are privacy concerns to consider when signing up for any AI tool. It's important to carefully review the terms of service and privacy policy of any AI tool you are considering using to ensure that you are comfortable with the data collection and usage practices.

AI and Accessibility

Discover the intersection of AI and accessibility! Learn how AI tools can serve as assistive technology, enhancing learning experiences for students with disabilities, while also recognizing the importance of ensuring AI’s own accessibility. Explore how AI can facilitate universal design, and understand the considerations when utilizing AI in your courses.