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AI at UTRGV
The Center for Online Learning and Teaching Technology (COLTT) has created an E-Learning Topic called EduTechAI- Transforming Higher Learning which helps faculty understand and utilize artificial intelligence in a higher education landscape. The course includes information on:
- AI Terminology – list of AI terms tailored for the broader university community
- Writing Effective Prompts for Generative AI – elements to consider when crafting AI prompts
- Evaluating AI-Generated Responses – explore techniques to assess the quality of the A.I.’s work and ensure reliable information
- AI Tools/Applications – list of various available Generative AI tool organized by category
- Resources including
- AI Literacy
- AI Tools
- Citing AI
- AI Guides
- Prompt Libraries
- Infographics
- Articles
Copilot
UTRGV has access to CoPilot, an AI-powered assistant that can generate text and images, assist with research, and more. The Protected Mode feature is the advantage of using CoPilot with your UTRGV credentials. This mode ensures a safer and more private interaction. To access Copilot, go to the Microsoft Copilot.
If you plan to use generative AI to work with materials needing to meet data security standards, utilize Microsoft CoPilot. As mentioned above, it is protected and has gone through IT Governance.
Note: You should download CoPilot’s response if you need to access it later.
AI Application at UTRGV
- Ethical and Integrity Issues in AI – Presented by J Hughes
- Unlocking the Transformative Power of AI Chatbots as Personal Teaching Assistants – Presented by Art Brownlow, George Handley
- Using GenAI to Create OER Materials: Potential and Pitfalls – Presented by Art Brownlow, Posie Aagaard
