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Marshall University Information Technology (MUIT) is dedicated to equipping you with the essential learning materials to seamlessly integrate new technologies into your academic journey. We’ve carefully curated a selection of AI training resources to help you master these powerful tools. Adobe and Microsoft provide interactive training content that will challenge and expand your learning capabilities. Best of all, these resources are available to you for free!
Don’t miss out on the opportunity to enhance your skills with these incredible tools. For additional or specific training materials, reach out to MUIT today!
Marshall Skills Exchange provides microcredentials to enhance your knowledge, including those in AI learning. These AI microcredentials offer numerous benefits, making them a valuable addition to professional development and education. They enable focused skill verification, allowing individuals to demonstrate mastery in specific AI-related skills or knowledge areas. Marshall University offers a growing list of AI microcredentials, continually expanding to meet the evolving needs of learners.
Coursera is a global online learning platform that offers access to courses, specializations, professional certificates, and degrees from leading universities and companies.
Marshall University has partnered with Coursera through Marshall Skills Exchange to provide flexible learning options, allowing you to study at your own pace and fit learning into your schedule.
As a Marshall student, staff, or faculty member, you can explore 6,000+ courses on Generative AI, Adobe Certifications and more to level up your skills with free access to Coursera’s Career Academy!
Fill out the Coursera License Interest Form to request a two-week Coursera license. After that, MUIT reassigns access to others, but don’t worry – your progress is saved! Want to keep going? Just reapply.
The rise of generative artificial intelligence (AI) is revolutionizing higher education, offering both opportunities and challenges that significantly impact classroom pedagogy. Generative AI, which creates new content by analyzing patterns in existing data, can be integrated into academic work in various ways. Marshall University provides guidelines to help instructors navigate this new landscape, ensuring that students can harness the benefits of AI while adhering to ethical standards and academic policies.
Marshall University’s Design Center provides resources to inspire the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in education. Highlighted is the importance of addressing AI’s questionable uses and promotes problem-based learning (PBL) as an effective instructional approach. Dive in with example activities for critical thinking about AI, such as evaluating AI output and exploring its impact on future careers. Featuring resource spotlights and practical advice for integrating AI into teaching, emphasizing the development of AI management skills for students !
Generative AI can benefit Marshall students by providing you with personalized learning experiences, enhancing research efficiency, and fostering creativity, all while promoting inclusivity and accessibility. Additionally, it can assist with time management, facilitate effective communication, and support collaboration on group projects, creating a more productive and engaging academic environment. Examples of how generative AI can enhance your learning experience include:
- Academic Support: Copilot can provide personalized study plans, generate summaries of complex topics, and offer explanations to help students understand their coursework better, all while ensuring the information is accurate and ethically sourced.
- Time Management: Copilot can help students organize their schedules, set reminders for assignments and exams, and manage their time effectively, ensuring they stay on top of their academic responsibilities without compromising their privacy.
- Research Assistance: Copilot can assist with finding credible sources, generating bibliographies, and organizing research materials, making the research process more efficient while respecting copyright laws and academic integrity.
- Collaboration: Copilot can facilitate group projects by helping organize tasks, track progress, and ensure effective communication among team members, fostering a collaborative learning environment.
Generative AI can revolutionize your classroom by enhancing curriculum development, streamlining research, and automating administrative tasks here at Marshall. Faculty and staff can leverage AI to create dynamic learning experiences, gain insights from large datasets, and improve operational efficiency, ultimately fostering a more innovative and supportive academic environment. Some examples of using generative AI in higher education include:
- Curriculum Development: Generative AI can assist in creating and updating course materials, generating new content, and providing diverse resources to enrich the curriculum.
- Professional Development: Generative AI can provide personalized learning resources and training programs for faculty and staff, helping them stay updated with the latest developments in their fields.
- Student Engagement: AI can help faculty create interactive and personalized learning experiences, improving student engagement and outcomes.
- Collaboration: Generative AI can facilitate collaboration among faculty, staff, and students by providing tools for communication, project management, and resource sharing.
