AI for Academia

Date & Time: Self-Paced

Location: Online Only

Presented By: Higher Ed Plus

Description:

Transform your academic work with generative AI tools designed for scholars at all levels. This pathway equips you with practical skills to ethically integrate generative AI into your research, writing, and teaching workflows. 

In order to complete this course, you will have to complete the following: 

1. 1. Required
      1. Ethical Use of AI in Higher Education
      2. Master Class in Effective Prompting for Generative AI Tools
   2. Electives (choose 1 from each of the following four categories):
      1. Preliminary Research
         1. How to Use AI Tools for Notetaking
         2. How to Use AI Tools for Grant Seeking
         3. How to Conduct a Literature Search Using AI Tools
         4. How to Read & Analyze Research Literature Using AI Tools
      2. Brainstorming and Writing
         1. How to Use AI Tools for Grant Writing
         2. How to Use AI Tools to Identify Novel Research Questions
         3. How to Generate Outlines for Peer-Reviewed Journal Articles Using AI Tools
         4. How to Use AI Tools to Assist in Writing Journal Articles
      3. Visualization
         1. How to Use AI Tools to Build PowerPoint Presentations
         2. How to Use AI Tools to Build Scientific Diagrams & Flowcharts
      4. Editing and Publication
         1. How to Use AI Tools to Proofread & Edit Your Manuscript
         2. How to Use AI Tools to Select a Journal for Your Manuscript
         3. How to Use AI Tools to Prepare Your Manuscript for Submission
         4. How to Use AI Tools to Conduct a Mock Peer-Review

We expect that this will take you an estimated 3 hours to complete 6 different modules, which will earn you the AI in Academia Gold badge.  Take as many modules as you fit your interests and needs.  In fact, if you complete the entire course, taking approximately 6 hours to complete, you can earn the AI in Academia Platinum badge! 

Disclaimer:

Before proceeding with this Canvas module, please note:

• The following content is provided by HigherEd+ from Publication Academy. The views and opinions expressed may not reflect those of Virginia Tech or its affiliates.
• Tools and resources discussed in this module should always be verified against Virginia Tech's approved list to ensure compliance with university policies.
  • For more information about approved software, please refer to Software Service Center - Departmental Software or contact Procurement.
• Be sure to adhere to any research or teaching guidelines laid out by your college, department, and/or supervisor.

By proceeding, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this disclaimer.