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A new ai usage guide from Elon University and the American Association of Colleges and Universities (AAC&U) aims to help guide college students as they advance their education in a digital ai world. And while the guide is aimed at higher education, high school students may find it helpful in formulating their ideas about how they might (and might not) use ai in college.
The first edition of student guide to navigating college in the age of artificial intelligence It is titled “ai-U/v1.0” and was developed with the collaboration and review of professors, academics, academic leaders and students from universities around the world.
the guide It is offered free to students and institutions to distribute and adapt under a Creative Commons license.
“As ai begins to influence teaching and learning, as well as many operations of colleges and universities, students need a roadmap to help navigate these changes,” Elon University said. President Connie's Book in a statement. “This guide was written from a student perspective and includes practical advice on using ai responsibly in college and preparing for the future of ai.”
C.Edward Watsonvice president of digital innovation at AAC&U, said effective use of ai has quickly become essential learning for college students. “This guide is indispensable for students as they progress on their ai learning journey,” Watson said.
The guide includes “ai-how-to-manual/” target=”_blank” rel=”noreferrer noopener”>The Essential ai Instruction Manual”with basic rules that students should follow in their classes and a checklist for using ai ethically. Students will find tips on ways to use ai, warnings about the downsides of using ai, lists of ai resources, and writing tips. There are also sections on creating an academic journey that prepares students to succeed in an ai-infused world, along with ai-infused-career/” target=”_blank” rel=”noreferrer noopener”>Tips on how to search for a career using ai.
More than 100 students from multiple universities submitted comments and questions for inclusion in the guide, with answers provided by the authors and editors of the guide.
Pablo LeBlancformer president of Southern New Hampshire University, is exploring questions about the future of ai in higher education. He is encouraged that many universities are embracing the concept of “human-centered ai” and said the guide “combines common-sense advice for students on using ai with guidance on developing strong personal relationships and recognizing their own insights.” “unique skills and creativity.”
Ryan McCurdysenior vice president and president of Lenovo North America, said the guide empowers students as they prepare for ai-powered careers. “With the right framework, the power of artificial intelligence can be harnessed to make way in a world where technology is not just a tool, but an enabler of innovation, collaboration and creativity,” McCurdy said. “Embrace the learning journey. The skills you cultivate today will be the foundation of the workplace of tomorrow.”
The creation of the guide was coordinated by Elon University. Imagining the Digital Future Center. Authors, editors and reviewers It includes 35 professors, academics and academic leaders from 14 countries.
The guide will be updated as ai continues to evolve, changes will be made to the guide website and revised editions will be published for future academic terms.
The student guide to the ai initiative is a continuation of that from Elon University. ai-higher-education/” target=”_blank” rel=”noreferrer noopener”>leadership in the role of higher education in preparing humanity for the artificial intelligence revolution. In 2023, Elon coordinated the creation of a declaration of principlesdeveloped and ai-higher-education/about-the-signatories/” target=”_blank” rel=”noreferrer noopener”>endorsed by more than 140 higher education organizations, administrators, researchers and teachers from 48 countries. The statement was ai-higher-education/statement-release-event/” target=”_blank” rel=”noreferrer noopener”>released at 18th Annual United Nations Internet Governance Forum in Kyoto, Japan.
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