When considering the many new and ever-changing AI tools, their ubiquitous and exponential nature can make it difficult to know where to start and how they might be best used in the classroom. This toolkit provides resources for you to explore generative artificial intelligence and how to get started with applying AI in your teaching.
Understand the basics of generative AI tools such, set your course syllabus statement and policies, and make informed choices on the use of AI in your classroom.
This guide empowers students to navigate the age of AI – academically, professionally and ethically.
Consider the many new and ever-changing AI tools and their ubiquitous and exponential nature and the potential for AI to enhance the teaching and learning experience.
Sampling of various class policies shared by faculty that you might use or modify in developing your own policies for use of generative AI tools.
Ideas for talking with students about the use of GenAI tools to support their learning and enhance their output, while approaching its use from a critical perspective.
Open Source eBook with 50+ practical tips for faculty to save time by using GenAI. Created by educators, for educators.
Learn about the AI Design Assistant, an intuitive and efficient tool that gives you a head start on some of the more time-consuming aspects of building a course in Blackboard, while keeping you in control.
Learn more about the AI chatbot developed by Microsoft that operates similarly to ChatGPT Plus, using GPT-4.
Resources compiled for introducing ChatGPT in education.
Find the latest tips and recommendations shared by NIU faculty and staff for use of AI in teaching.
Collaborative compilation of resources meant to provide relevant commentary on AI in higher education.
Upcoming workshops as well as recorded workshops available for on-demand viewing.
Find ethical guidelines for AI use developed by a working group of the Task Force on AI in Academic Affairs.
AI literacies, developyed by a working group of the Task Force on AI in Academic Affairs.
Rubric to guide the selection of academic student support services AI tools developed by a working group of the Task Force on AI in Academic Affairs.
Portions of this toolkit were developed by Western Michigan University's WMUx Teaching and Learning Team and adapted with permission for NIU by the Center for Innovative Teaching and Learning
Phone: 815-753-0595
Email: citl@niu.edu
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