This ebook defines AI, then provides strategies for incorporating AI into the post-secondary classroom: prompt engineering, issues of bias and hallucinations, calculations, language models, creativity, ethics, teacher assistance.
Type of Material:
Open (Access) Textbook
Recommended Uses:
Students read an assigned chapter, and discuss it in class. Use chapter activities in class or as homework.
Students can read the references in each chapter for deepr learning.
Technical Requirements:
Works on Windows browsers and PDF reader
Identify Major Learning Goals:
Define artificial intelligence (AI).
Identify some AU tools.
Identify some ways that AI can be used in the academic classroom.
Use prompt engineering effectively and ethically.
Analyze data using AI.
Use AI for teacher productivity.
Target Student Population:
College General Ed, College Lower Division, College Upper Division, Graduate School, Professional
Prerequisite Knowledge or Skills:
Basic ICT literacy
Content Quality
Rating:
Strengths:
This work includes the various components that make AI, its common use, and its role in education. Beginning with the origins of AI, the text takes you through the underpinning of large language models with a comprehensive look behind the scenes. Concepts are presented in a very detailed fashion with plenty of examples and discussion surrounding the advantages and issues of AI use. Because it is current, self-contained and crosses disciplines, the ebook can be used flexibly in several situations. Concepts are well explained and integratedl chapters have summary charts and activities. Content is attributed appropriated.
Concerns:
Content is rather dense
Potential Effectiveness as a Teaching Tool
Rating:
Strengths:
The learning objectives draw directly from ICT literacy standards. Concepts are presented progressively and reinforced, which facilitate efficient learning. Chapters include activities that support assignments. Material is applicable for academic and daily life.
Concerns:
Prerequisite knowledge is not explicitly stated, but the book assumes little prior knowledge.
Ease of Use for Both Students and Faculty
Rating:
Strengths:
The writing is clear and engaging. The book has a consistent layout and is professional looking. Users can navigate and handle the ebook independently, requiring little technology. The ebook appears ADA-compliant.
Concerns:
No help feature is available
Creative Commons:
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