The Rise of Artificial Intelligence (AI)

Tarleton AI Resources

• Teach Like a Texan: Artificial Intelligence Resources (Canvas login required)
• Tarleton State AI Counsel
• AI in Academia: Ethical Use and Practical Guidance (Subject Guide)
• AI Builder

Syllabus Policy Requirements

• Syllabus: Assistance for Writing AI Statements (Canvas Login Required)

A.I. Educational Tools

By utilizing AI tools that facilitate adaptive learning, educators can better identify gaps in understanding and present content tailored to individual needs, promoting a more comprehensive and effective learning environment. Moreover, AI-driven platforms like Thinkster Math and Brainly encourage collaborative problem-solving and foster community among learners.

AI has also facilitated the development of advanced learning analytics, enabling educators to track students’ progress in real-time and offer targeted feedback, as seen with platforms like Knewton. Furthermore, AI-powered language learning applications, such as Duolingo, have revolutionized how people learn new languages by offering personalized, engaging, and gamified experiences. The integration of AI in education has accelerated the learning process and paved the way for access to quality education, bridging gaps between students with different backgrounds and learning abilities. As AI advances, its potential to revolutionize the teaching and learning landscape is boundless.

List of AI Tools available for teaching and learning:

• ALEKS – ALEKS (Assessment and Learning in Knowledge Spaces) is an AI-based adaptive learning platform that covers a wide range of subjects, from K-12 to higher education. It uses AI to assess student knowledge, identify gaps, and recommend personalized learning paths.
• Brainly – Brainly is a social learning network that uses AI to connect students with subject matter experts, fostering a sense of community and collaborative problem-solving.
• Carnegie Learning’s MATHia – MATHia is an AI-driven math learning platform that offers personalized learning experiences. It identifies individual student needs, adjusting content and pacing accordingly, while providing real-time feedback and targeted hints.
• Cogni – Cognii’s AI-powered Virtual Learning Assistant engages students in natural language conversations, providing instant feedback on their open-response answers. It supports formative assessments, tutoring, and content authoring in a range of subjects.
• Duolingo – Duolingo is an AI-driven language learning application that offers learners personalized, engaging, and gamified experiences. It adapts to each user’s strengths and weaknesses, making language learning more efficient and enjoyable.
• Grammarly – Grammarly is an AI-powered writing assistant that helps students improve their writing skills by offering real-time suggestions, corrections, and grammar, punctuation, and style explanations.
• Knewton – is an adaptive learning platform that utilizes AI to provide personalized learning experiences, analyze student performance in real time, and offer targeted feedback to optimize learning outcomes.
• Querium’s Stepwise Virtual Tutor – This AI-guided instruction platform focuses on STEM subjects, helping students master complex concepts through personalized, step-by-step guidance, tailored feedback, and adaptive learning techniques.
• Socrates – Socrates is an AI-driven learning platform that dynamically adjusts content to match each student’s unique learning pace and style. It supports various subjects, including math, English language arts, and science.

Videos

Links

• Working with AI: Two paths to prompting
• If Your Syllabus Needs a Refresh, Generative AI Can Help
• 10 mind-blowing ChatGPT prompts to create an online course
• AI Prompt Engineering Isn’t the Future
• OpenAI confirms that AI writing detectors don’t work
• Let ChatGPT Be Your Teaching Assistant
• Student Use Cases for AI
• Outsmart ChatGPT: 8 Tips for Creating Assignments It Can’t Do