Generative AI in higher education
As a university, we understand the need to harness generative AI technology and prepare our students for its use in the workforce.
As a university, we understand the need to harness generative AI technology and prepare our students for its use in the workforce.
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Our philosophy
University of Phoenix embraces new technologies and innovations that impact higher education and are relevant in the workplace to prepare students to be career ready. Generative artificial intelligence (Al) tools are rapidly being deployed in a myriad of ways that are dramatically changing the way people learn and work. We will seek to employ the use of generative artificial intelligence tools to the benefit of our students and faculty by:
- Encouraging students, faculty and staff to familiarize themselves with generative artificial intelligence tools and understand their potential applications, as well as their limitations, biases and inaccuracies, both in academic and professional settings.
- Educating faculty on how to help students understand in what context the use of generative artificial intelligence tools is appropriate and when the use of these tools can result in academic misconduct.
- Continuing to design assignments and assessments that thoughtfully combine multiple approaches to achieve learning objectives and encourage critical thinking.
- Clearly stating when generative artificial intelligence tools may be used to complete course assignments and when they should not be used to complete course assignments.
- Implementing reliable methods of detecting the inappropriate use of generative artificial intelligence tools.
- Striving to keep our academic integrity policies, procedures and expectations updated to reflect advancements in generative artificial intelligence tools and to protect the institution's academic integrity.
- Staying current on trends, research, application and innovations related to artificial intelligence and its impact on student learning and workplace readiness.
University of Phoenix embraces new technologies and innovations that impact higher education and are relevant in the workplace to prepare students to be career ready. Generative artificial intelligence (Al) tools are rapidly being deployed in a myriad of ways that are dramatically changing the way people learn and work. We will seek to employ the use of generative artificial intelligence tools to the benefit of our students and faculty by:
- Encouraging students, faculty and staff to familiarize themselves with generative artificial intelligence tools and understand their potential applications, as well as their limitations, biases and inaccuracies, both in academic and professional settings.
- Educating faculty on how to help students understand in what context the use of generative artificial intelligence tools is appropriate and when the use of these tools can result in academic misconduct.
- Continuing to design assignments and assessments that thoughtfully combine multiple approaches to achieve learning objectives and encourage critical thinking.
What is generative AI?
Artificial intelligence is not a new concept. Most of us encounter it daily, whether we realize it or not. Today, AI technology might appear in your life in various forms, such as virtual assistants like Siri and Alexa, search engines, chatbots, GPS and autocorrect.
Generative AI takes this technology to another level, creating new content, including text, images and music, by learning patterns from existing datasets. These tools can imitate human writing using large language models, and they are applicable across several fields, such as business, marketing, human resources and law. Some examples of popular generative AI programs include ChatGPT, Microsoft® CoPilot, Grammarly, Canva and Adobe Express.
Benefits of generative AI
AI technology is revolutionizing how students learn and interact with academic material. By integrating AI into the classroom, educators can unlock a wealth of opportunities for personalized learning experiences that cater to students’ unique needs. Students are empowered to explore, understand and excel in ways that were previously unimaginable, hopefully paving the way for a more student-centered education system.
There are several ways that incorporating generative AI in a higher education setting can benefit students, including:
- Enhanced learning materials: Generative AI can create customized study guides, summaries and practice questions, helping students grasp complex topics more effectively and tailor their learning experiences.
- Creative content generation: Students can use generative AI to assist in creating multimedia projects, such as videos, graphics and music, enhancing their creativity and presentation skills.
- Research assistance: AI tools can help students in gathering and analyzing data, generating hypotheses and even drafting parts of research papers, making the research process more efficient.
- Language and writing support: Generative AI can aid in improving writing skills by providing grammar and style suggestions, translating text and even generating content ideas, which can be especially beneficial for non-native speakers.
- Personalized learning experiences: AI can adapt educational content to fit individual learning styles and paces, offering personalized feedback and recommendations to improve academic performance.
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Learn to use generative AI to become career ready
Starting January 2025, the University will offer the 'Generative AI in Everyday Life' elective course, where you’ll gain hands-on experience with AI tools like Microsoft® Copilot and develop practical skills to keep up with the AI-driven workforce. Dive into real-world applications and ethical considerations of AI, preparing you to navigate and excel in the dynamic landscape of modern technology. Students can demonstrate their career-relevant skills by earning the Generative AI digital badge.
Learn to use generative AI to become career ready
We offer the 'Generative AI in Everyday Life' elective course, where you can gain hands-on experience with AI tools like Microsoft® Copilot and develop practical skills to keep up with the AI-driven workforce. Dive into real-world applications and ethical considerations of AI, preparing you to navigate and excel in the dynamic landscape of modern technology. Students can demonstrate their career-relevant skills by earning the Generative AI digital badge.
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