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"5 Things to Know About ChatGPT"
For a quick overview of a Generative AI tool commonly used in higher education, see this CTL resource that was initially created at the launch of ChatGPT and is updated periodically with current resources.
UT Guides and Recommendations
In June 2024, the Chief Information Officer (CIO) at UT-Austin designated Microsoft Copilot as UT's officially sanctioned generative AI tool: "To support you in exploring how AI can aid with productivity in your day-to-day work, the University is officially announcing Microsoft Copilot, a common-good AI chat tool available to all UT Austin faculty and staff through your Microsoft 365 account."
With this tool now in mind, the CTL has developed the following list with links to new UT resources, news articles focusing on generative AI tools, and outlines of suggested approaches to adopting these tools.
| 5 Things to Know about ChatGPT | The Center for Teaching and Learning has developed a set of practices to get faculty and instructors started in designing their courses with generative AI tools in mind. |
| University of Texas at Austin Libraries AI Guide | The University of Texas at Austin Libraries has developed a guide for using AI/Generative AI. Key areas supported in the LibGuide are publishing, copyright, fair use, evaluating AI tools and output, and researching AI. |
| Recommended Practices for Requiring the Use of Generative AI in the Classroom: | The Office of Academic Technology (OAT) and the Office of Academic Affairs have developed recommendations for instructors who wish to require the use of generative AI tools in their classrooms. This guidance will be updated on an ongoing basis. If you have questions about these recommendations, please contact the OAT at oat@utexas.edu. |
| Addressing the Limitations of Using Generative AI for Learning: | The Office of Academic Technology (OAT) has identified six limitations in the use of generative AI tools in higher education: privacy and security, hallucinations, misalignment, bias, ethics, and cognitive offloading. |
| Acceptable Use of ChatGPT and Similar AI Tools: | This policy-based resource, from the Information Security Office (ISO) at UT-Austin, provides guidance on how to use generative AI Tools safely, without putting institutional, personal, or proprietary information at risk |
| Statement on Artificial Intelligence (AI) Tools in Art & Design Courses: | Developed by the AI Tools in Education Taskforce, Arts and Design faculty subcommittee at UT Austin, this document includes resources on best practices for instructors specific to the adoption and use of tools in their classrooms, including syllabus script recommendations. |
| Statement on Artificial Intelligence in Writing Flag Classes | The Faculty Writing Committee in the Center for the Skills and Experience Flags reviewed generative AI in light of other writing-related AI tools such as grammar checkers, plagiarism detection services, and automated citation systems. This resource is a summary of the committee's guidance, followed by a fuller discussion of high-level key points. Suggestions are grounded in essential writing pedagogy for the use of generative AI in the classroom. |
| Texas McCombs' Instructional Innovation Resources | Developed by the the McCombs School of Business, this Canvas resource provides guidance on integrating technology into courses. It contains a rich set of resources and recommendations for generative AI. |
| "Reconsider ChatGPT for Academic Use" | (Daily Texan, February 16, 2023): This article offers the perspective of several students on the use of ChatGPT and generative AI tools. |
| CTL Webinars Recordings (subject to updates) | Playlist of Summer 2023 CTL sessions on ChatGPT and Generative AI |
GenAI CTL Workshops
