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AI IN EDUCATION

Penn State creates AI Literacy Modules intended for students on the appropriate use of generative AI

These modules are available for all instructors, and may be imported directly into Canvas via the Canvas Commons, to be used as an orientation to students on these topics.

Students

A Focus on Student Opportunity

The Nittany AI Alliance teams with industry partners to create meaningful student engagement opportunities focused on new artificial intelligence solutions, services, and outreach projects.

Nittany AI Inspire

Demonstrates how artificial intelligence can be applied to create solutions to pressing issues in education, environment, health, and humanitarianism.

Nittany AI Challenge

Offers teams of students the chance to compete for funding by developing and presenting AI–based solutions that solve real-world problems.

Nittany AI Advance

Provides Penn State students hands-on experience that enhances their classroom learning through artificial intelligence–related projects.

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Educators

AI Literacy and Pedagogy

The implications of generative AI on education are becoming increasingly significant as this technology advances. With generative AI tools becoming more accessible to students, faculty, and researchers, we must consider their impact on academic integrity and pedagogy.

Penn State’s AI and Academic Integrity Working Group provides resources for instructors and students.

AI Literacy Unit: Canvas Modules

The following modules are intended to provide critical information to students regarding the appropriate use of generative artificial intelligence in their classes. These modules are available for all instructors, and may be imported directly into Canvas via the Canvas Commons, to be used as an orientation to students on these topics.

Learn more about using AI Authoring Tools

Faculty will need to use caution when considering AI Authoring tools with their students.  This resource provides some valuable insights on what tools are available and some guidelines for use in the classroom.

Upcoming Educator Events

Photo by James Engel / WPSU - Professor Shyam Sundar sits inside a WPSU recording studio on Thursday, July 27, 2023 in University Park, Pa.

Penn State Professor Shyam Sundar on the use of AI tools in education

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