AI News & Articles
Google gifts UIC $1 million to train undergraduates in AI
How (and Why) the University of Michigan Built Its Own Closed Generative AI Tools
5 uses for GenAI in higher education
Agentic AI Named Top Tech Trend for 2025
Misfits and the Machine: Why AI alone can’t crack creative effectiveness
Generative AI at the End of 2024
Generative AI and Education: The New Hybrid - Mairéad Pratschke has a book out and also did a talk that skates over the topics— Steph Hedge shared w/my NEH group.
AI Teaching Resource
Teaching with AI (audiobook)
By Jose Antonio Bowen, C. Edward Watson
In this groundbreaking and practical guide, teachers will discover how to harness and manage AI as a powerful teaching tool. Jose Antonio Bowen and C. Edward Watson present emerging and powerful research on the seismic changes AI is already creating in schools and the workplace, providing invaluable insights into what AI can accomplish in the classroom and beyond. By learning how to use new AI tools and resources, educators will gain the confidence to navigate the challenges and seize the opportunities presented by AI. From interactive learning techniques to advanced assignment and assessment strategies, this comprehensive guide offers practical suggestions for integrating AI effectively into teaching and learning environments. Bowen and Watson tackle crucial questions related to academic integrity, cheating, and other emerging issues. In the age of AI, critical thinking skills, information literacy, and a liberal arts education are more important than ever. As AI continues to reshape the nature of work and human thinking, educators can equip students with the skills they need to thrive in a rapidly evolving world. This book serves as a compass, guiding educators through the uncharted territory of AI-powered education and the future of teaching and learning. Available through UIS library.
Other UofI Campus AI Initiatives
UIUC Generative AI Solutions Hub
UIUC Introduction to Generative AI
Center for Artificial Intelligence Innovation
Upcoming AI Events
Tips to Safely Use Artificial Intelligence for Commencement and Alumni Support & Engagement - January 22, 2025 | 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm ET, Academic Impressions