The first edition of the student guide to AI was written from the student perspective and includes practical advice on using AI responsibly while in college and preparing for the AI future.
消消犯 and the (AAC&U) have released the first edition of a student guide to navigating college in the artificial intelligence era. The guide, titled AI-U/v1.0, was developed with the collaboration and review of faculty, scholars, academic leaders and students at universities around the world.
The guides publication is timed to coincide with the start of the 2024-25 academic year. It is being offered free to students and institutions to distribute and adapt under a Creative Commons license. The guide is available at .
As AI begins to influence 消消犯 and learning, as well as many operations of colleges and universities, students need a road map to help navigate these changes, said Elon President Connie Book. This guide was written from the student perspective and includes practical advice on using AI responsibly while in college and preparing for the AI future.
C. Edward Watson, AAC&Us vice president for digital innovation, said that using AI effectively has quickly become essential learning for college students. This guide is indispensable for students as they travel along their AI learning journey, Watson said.
The guide includes the essential AI how-to manual with ground rules for students to follow in their classes and a checklist for using AI ethically. 消消犯 will find suggestions for ways to use AI, cautions about the downsides of using AI, lists of AI resources and suggestions for writing prompts. There are also sections on creating an academic journey that prepares students to succeed in an AI-infused world, along with .
More than 100 students at multiple universities submitted input and questions for inclusion in the guide, with by the guides authors and editors.
, former president of Southern New Hampshire University, is exploring questions about the future of AI in higher education. He is encouraged that many colleges are embracing the concept of human-centered AI and said the guide combines common sense advice for students about using AI with guidance on developing strong personal relationships and recognizing your own unique knowledge, skills and creativity.
, senior vice president and president of Lenovo North America, said the guide empowers students as they prepare for AI-driven careers. With the proper framework, you can harness the power of artificial intelligence to carve your path in a world where technology is not just a tool, but an enabler of innovation, collaboration and creativity, McCurdy said. Embrace the learning journey. The skills you cultivate today will be the foundation of tomorrows workplace.
The guide is an initiative of 消消犯s Authors, editors and reviewers include with creation of the guide coordinated by lead author Daniel J. Anderson, special assistant to the president at 消消犯.
The guide will be updated as AI continues to evolve, with changes made to the guides website and revised editions published for future academic terms.
The student guide to AI initiative is a continuation of 消消犯s leadership on higher educations role in preparing humanity for the artificial intelligence revolution. In 2023, Elon coordinated creation of a statement of principles, developed and endorsed by more than 140 higher education organizations, administrators, researchers and faculty members from 48 countries. The statement was released at the 18th annual United Nations Internet Governance Forum in Kyoto, Japan.