Keleher Learning Commons: AI & ChatGPT at the University of Saint Mary: Benefits in higher education

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How might Generative AI benefit higher education?

Automation of repetitive, mundane tasks can greatly streamline work, but what is possible when the machine that's performing tasks can adapt, self-correct, and learn in ways that try to mimic human thought? AI already has myriad applications in academia, such as plagiarism scans and interactive quizzes that increase in difficulty. The following resources cover some of the opportunities that Generative AI presents to educators.

Successful AI examples in higher education (EdTech)
Data-powered AI tools help universities drive enrollment and streamline operations but scaling up their use and training is a challenge.
Chatting with chatbots (Insider Higher Ed)
Chatbots have started to infiltrate every corner of higher ed -- from admissions to student affairs, career services and even test prep. Is that a good thing?
Artificial Intelligence to assist, tutor, teach, and assess in higher ed. (Inside Higher Ed)
Higher ed has not been immune to the Great Resignation. Many universities have long lists of open positions. We are on the cusp of filling some of those openings and more with cost-efficient, reliable and effective artificial intelligence.

What does ChatGPT "think" about ChatGPT in higher ed?

- This is a generated response when ChatGPT was asked about Higher Education and ChatGPT.

ChatGPT has been used in the field of higher education in various ways, including:

Virtual tutoring and counseling: ChatGPT can assist students in answering questions and provide guidance on various academic topics.
Essay grading and feedback: ChatGPT can automatically grade essays and provide feedback on writing style, grammar, and content.
Personalized learning: ChatGPT can provide personalized learning experiences to students based on their individual needs and interests.
Research assistance: ChatGPT can help students and faculty with their research projects by providing relevant information and resources.
Language translation: ChatGPT can assist non-native speakers in understanding course material by translating it into their preferred language.

Overall, ChatGPT can play a significant role in improving the quality of education and making it more accessible to a wider audience.

Generative AI at work in higher education

ChatGPT gets a lot of attention, but it's not the only example of how generative AI is changing scholarly work. See some examples of generative AI applied to the academic research process, particularly in the development of literature reviews.

Using ChatGPT in teaching and research (THE Campus podcast)
Higher education is only beginning to understand the impact that generative AI tools such as ChatGPT will have on teaching and research. Three intrepid explorers join us in this episode to share what useful functions they’ve discovered for the technology.