In the rapidly evolving landscape of technology and innovation, generative artificial intelligence (AI) stands out as a transformative force reshaping administration, research, and education. For faculty, staff, and students in higher education, staying abreast of AI advancements is not just beneficial— it's essential.
Why It Matters
AI is not just for computer scientists and tech enthusiasts; its applications span across fields such as healthcare, finance, education, and the arts. For faculty, integrating AI into the curriculum can enhance teaching and students' learning and prepare students for future careers. Staff can leverage AI for administrative efficiencies, while students gain a competitive edge in the job market by mastering these technologies.
Getting Started with Generative AI in Education
[U]Tech's Teaching and Learning Technologies (TLT) has launched a Canvas course for faculty and staff members, "Getting Started with Generative AI in Education." This self-paced course, developed in response to the CWRU AI Task Force report released by the Faculty Senate and Office of the Provost, is a collaborative effort by [U]Tech TLT, Kelvin Smith Library, the University Center for Innovation in Teaching and Education, and faculty members.
The course offers a concise foundation in generative artificial intelligence. Completion is expected to take three to four hours.
Learn more and enroll in the course.
KSL Research Guides
Kelvin Smith Library Research Guides are created by librarians and subject specialists as starting points for research across disciplines. The Artificial Intelligence guide explores how AI is used in research, by students, and the university community. The ethical of use of AI, from bias to copywrite, is also addressed. The guide includes information from many sources and is continuously updated.
Review all of the great information in the Artificial Intelligence Research Guide.
Self-paced Learning
LinkedIn Learning
LinkedIn Learning’s AI courses offer a flexible, comprehensive, and accessible way for members of the CWRU community to engage with Generative AI. LinkedIn Learning combines expert-led instruction with the flexibility of online education, making it an ideal resource for busy academics and students. With a vast library of courses, it caters to varying levels of expertise, from beginners to advanced practitioners.
Sample Courses
- What Is Generative AI?
- Level: Beginner
- Focus: Learn about Generative AI and its various applications
- Introduction to Prompt Engineering for Generative AI
- Level: Beginner
- Focus: Learn how to craft high-impact prompts for generative AI tools.
- Machine Learning with Python: Foundations
- Level: Intermediate
- Focus: Receive step-by-step guidance on how to get started with machine learning via the most in-demand language in use today, Python.
- AI in Practice: Real-World Applications
- Level: Advanced
- Focus: Apply AI to real-world business problems.
- Ethics in the Age of Generative AI
- Level: All
- Focus: Get a solid introduction to the ethical concerns around generative AI, then learn how to use a framework of ethical analysis to address these concerns.
AI-Powered Coaching
LinkedIn Learning offers a chatbot that you can ask about specific challenges you’re facing at work. The chatbot uses generative AI to help you navigate LinkedIn Learning's content library and get personalized and actionable advice and examples to help you develop critical skills. Your conversations will not be shared with the university or other LinkedIn members. Read the AI-Powered Coaching FAQ to learn more about this tool.
Learning Paths
LinkedIn Learning offers Learning Paths, a selection of training content that guides learners. It's a specific series of courses and videos that learners take in sequence. Learning paths can be a combination of LinkedIn Learning videos and your own content that you upload into LinkedIn Learning. Faculty who would like the ability to create Learning Paths for their courses, send a request to help@case.edu to be assigned the Curator role in LinkedIn Learning.
Benefits of LinkedIn Learning
- Flexibility: Learn at your own pace.
- Expert Instruction: Courses by industry leaders.
- Certification: Earn certificates to enhance your LinkedIn profile.
Getting Started
- Sign in to LinkedIn Learning with your university credentials.
- Navigate to the Artificial Intelligence area and review the available videos and courses.
- Use AI-Powered Coaching to assist you with discovering the resource available.