AI (Artificial Intelligence) for Students
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AI (Artificial Intelligence) for Students
This provides a brief introduction to AI and it's various applications. Below is also a video explaining Copilot which is the AI system you are given access to as part of your Microsoft Office 365 account. There are, ofcourse, other AI systems including ChatGPT, Meta AI etc. These and other can be found with a simple Google search
You are advised to use AI within the parameters of your Student Agreement with the College. It may also be worth reading through the current guidance from the SQA (fSQA and Co pilot information at the bottom of this section)
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Provides an introduction to AI (Artificial Intelligence), how AI systems are created and their benefits and limitations for users
This information was provided to the College by Jisc, Oct 2024.
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What is AI, it's limitations and How best do we use it
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This section considers how we as end users of AI tools and systems can act responsibly and use AI to support our work mindfully.
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This set of resources provides a series of examples of practical uses of AI tools in education by learners.
A practical example: A practical scenario and explanation of how a learner can work with an AI tool. All examples are focused on using AI as a supporting tool to enhance learning, not to replace the learner’s work.
Suggested tools: We’ve compiled a list of tools and services that can achieve the example provided. We’ve focused on those that are generally most accessible to learners, but suitability can vary depending on individual needs and your institution's policies. We recommend checking our AI Tools directory blog to learn more about the tools mentioned if you are unfamiliar with them.Examples provided include:
Preparing for interviews
Translating languages
Reading & Writing: Summarising
Reading & Writing: Text to audio
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Microsoft has produced a lot of support materials to help you use and understand Copilot. We thought this video provided a good introduction but you will easily find other by a simple google search.
Copilot is available to all students as part of your Microsoft 365 account.
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This guidance should be reviewed before you start using AI for your course work. Your lecturers will also be able to offer guidance.
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