AI (Artificial Intelligence) Tools

• Get introduced to a topic. However, be alert that an AI can tell you reindeer herding is a popular occupation for indigenous people in Mexico, or that Halley's Comet came by in the 1930s when that is impossible because it comes every 72-80 years and had a dramatic appearance in 1910.
• Brainstorm - ask it for topic suggestions within the context of your assignment
• Generate an outline of whatever you have
• Play with your topic to get going on it when you're stuck
• Pick up some keywords
• Refine search strategies
• Literature review (but do your own as well)
• Data analysis
• Summarize a document (but it may miss important info or mischaracterize)
• If you use AI to find sources, be aware that AI can generate citations that take the author from one citation, parts of a title from another, and so on.
• If you use an AI to write part or all of your essay, tell your teacher, and if you don't want to tell your teacher, should you be doing it?

Then check it for accuracy and think critically about what it tells you. Use it as a starting base, not the answer. You are the human being, and you have your own special voice; it's the tool.

According to ChatGPT, these are the ways the AI can help students study. Note that the AI still needs to be checked for accuracy. You still need to use critical thinking when using AI. Treat it like part of the process, not the answer.

Prompt: Describe the ways Chat GPT can help a community college student study for classes.

ChatGPT:

"Absolutely! Here are some detailed ways ChatGPT can assist a community college student in their studies:

1. Creating Study Guides: ChatGPT can help compile important information and key concepts from course materials into concise study guides, making it easier for students to review before exams.
2. Summarizing Course Material: If students provide lecture notes or textbook excerpts, ChatGPT can summarize the content, emphasizing the most critical points for easier understanding.
3. Generating Practice Questions: Students can receive customized quizzes or practice questions based on their coursework, helping them prepare for tests and reinforcing their knowledge.
4. Explaining Complex Concepts: For topics that are hard to grasp, ChatGPT can break down difficult concepts into simpler terms, offering examples and analogies for clarity.
5. Assisting with Writing Assignments: Whether it’s brainstorming ideas, outlining essays, or providing feedback on drafts, ChatGPT can support the writing process to improve clarity and coherence.
6. Time Management Strategies: ChatGPT can suggest effective study schedules and techniques for managing time, helping students balance their academic responsibilities with other commitments.
7. Recommending Resources: Based on the subject matter, ChatGPT can suggest relevant books, online articles, videos, and other resources that can enhance learning.
8. Study Techniques: ChatGPT can introduce students to various study methods, such as flashcards, mind mapping, and spaced repetition, tailored to their learning preferences.
9. Facilitating Group Study Sessions: Tips for productive group study sessions can be provided, including discussion prompts and strategies for collaboration.
10. Language Learning Support: For students studying a foreign language, ChatGPT can help with vocabulary, grammar explanations, and conversational practice.
11. Technical Guidance: ChatGPT can offer assistance with software tools commonly used in coursework, like Microsoft Office, Google Docs, or specific educational platforms.
12. Motivational Encouragement: Providing motivational tips and strategies can help students maintain focus and perseverance during challenging times.
13. Reviewing and Organizing Notes: ChatGPT can help students structure their notes for better clarity and retention, ensuring they’re well-prepared for exams.
14. Career Guidance: Offering insights into potential career paths and skills relevant to their studies can help students plan for their futures.
15. Test Preparation: Specific strategies for preparing for different types of exams (multiple-choice, essays, etc.) can be discussed to enhance performance.

These resources can empower community college students to study effectively and achieve their academic goals!"

Asked 10/31/24