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In Spring 2024, the Provost’s Office convened a working group of faculty and staff to develop guidance around the use of generative AI in teaching and learning. The group met several times throughout spring and summer semesters. The following information reflects the working group’s perspective on generative AI and does not represent the official position of Butler University on this topic. Generative AI is part of contemporary work, academia, and culture. While it has the potential to greatly enhance productivity, learning, and creativity, it is crucial to understand its limitations and the ethical implications of its use. As we use generative AI, we must keep in mind the developers and the for-profit nature of the tools.

We must raise awareness of and advocate against injustices, inaccuracies, biases, and potential misuse of this technology. In an academic setting, it is important to teach students, staff, and faculty how to use generative AI ethically and effectively. There are many unknowns about generative AI and its effect on thinking, creativity, and other uniquely human skills. Students, faculty, and staff at Butler should know the ways in which their field is using generative AI, and they should know enough about the technology to make an informed decision as to whether... We should integrate generative AI into the curriculum where appropriate, emphasizing its benefits, fostering critical thinking about its applications, and considering drawbacks. Such drawbacks include environmental impact, intellectual property violations, copyright concerns, job displacement, and the disruption of traditional teaching roles.

By balancing optimism and hearty skepticism, we can prepare the Butler community to use this technology ethically, effectively, and innovatively in their academic and professional lives. The research and best practices around generative AI will continue to develop. We recognize that the information gathered here represents information at a specific moment in time and is part of an iterative process and ongoing conversations. We believe that diverse perspectives sharpen our collective understanding, and we welcome feedback on the work collected here. Developed in the summer of 2024, the Framework outlines a roadmap for faculty using GAI in teaching and learning. Generative AI (GAI) is reshaping education, prompting discussions about its impact on higher education.

Questions and concerns about academic integrity and trust in GAI have emerged as AI tools become more visible and accessible. It is crucial for faculty to have a clear understanding of the potential and limitations of GAI to mitigate risks and negative impacts on faculty, students, and learning. By understanding the potential and limitations of GAI, those in higher education can leverage its benefits while mitigating risks. The idea of a GAI framework arose from faculty requests for guidance on ethical GAI use. After collecting feedback at the 2024 Celebration of Innovation in Teaching and Learning on a first iteration of GAI guidelines, Butler University’s GAI Faculty/Staff Workgroup developed this Framework to provide a roadmap for Butler... The committee based the framework on current literature, best practices, active discussion, and industry insights.

The content of the Framework offers essential guidance on ethical use and responsible integration of GAI into higher education. It outlines key principles, ethical considerations, and practical strategies for incorporating GAI into teaching, development, and more. By providing guidance and promoting open dialogue about GAI, this Framework supports faculty in creating a productive learning environment. As GAI rapidly evolves, the Framework will be regularly reviewed to ensure its continued relevance and effectiveness in supporting faculty in creating a future-ready learning environment ethically. Comments and contestations are welcomed to continue active dialogue and shared learning. If you’re interested in having members of the GAI Workgroup speak to your college or department, please contact oeet@butler.edu.

Is your university wondering how to respond to ChatGPT and other AI tools? The Butler University academic technology team has curated generative AI resources, including the following topics: We welcome any faculty at a PALNI institution to enroll in the course to access resources and participate in our Innovation Grant project. You will be eligible for a stipend if you submit a first draft of an AI class activity by the following deadlines: Wednesday, September 13, 12:00 – 1:00 PM Thursday, September 21, 12:00 – 1:00 PM OEET’s professional development team is here to help you design high-quality online courses, make the most of educational technology, and stay ahead of the curve with emerging tools like generative AI.

Our fall 2025 offerings are practical, timely, and ready to use in your courses right away. Join us for scheduled webinars or book a custom workshop—offered in person or online—tailored to meet your specific support needs. Want something tailored for your team or department? We’ll design training around your goals—whether that’s streamlining LMS use, creating engaging online courses, implementing BU-supported edtech tools, or integrating AI. Any of our webinar sessions can also be adapted for department meetings or small groups (5+ faculty). Email oeet@butler.edu to schedule.

Please allow at least two weeks’ notice. Navigate to the Training page to watch prior training recordings, enroll in a self-paced course, register for upcoming live vendor trainings, and more. Welcome to the Career and Professional Success AI Toolkit! This information provides resources to help students learn about and responsibly use AI within the realm of career development. AI has incredible potential to assist and amplify students’ efforts to secure jobs and internships, but it also carries risks if not applied carefully. We have created this toolkit to empower students with knowledge so they can interact with AI systems in an ethical, safe, and beneficial way in support of their career goals.

We hope you find this helpful as you navigate the fascinating world of AI. While AI can be helpful, it’s important to use it as a tool to assist with your career goals, not a replacement for your skills and judgment. As a student exploring and learning about AI in the context of career education, it’s vital to engage with this technology thoughtfully. Keep these best practices in mind, but consider that this list is by no means exhaustive: HOW TO USE AI IN THE CAREER PLANNING PROCESS The Butler University academic technology team has curated generative AI resources, including the following topics: Introduction to generative AI Common generative AI tools Prompting guidance Syllabus policy language Assignment policy language Assignment examples Assessment...

In this one-hour online course, you'll learn the potential of AI language tools through prompt engineering. You'll learn to craft effective prompts that yield powerful and relevant responses. Learn to construct AI prompts to accomplish your objectives. The 5 modules and self-guided assessments build your AI skills in: In this micro-credential, you will explore the landscape of artificial intelligence (AI), generative AI, ethical considerations about the use of AI, and the use of AI applications in various professions.through 4 Modules: This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 4.0 International License.

You are welcome to use, remix, and share with attribution. We encourage you to approach chatbot tools with a critical lens before structuring course assignments with these tools. Some students may be unaware of these tools and what they can do, and others may only be thinking about how they can benefit from the tool. Use the Critical Questions about Technology from the Civics of Technology to help guide your discussion. Before assigning students to work on projects involving AI chatbots, make sure to review the privacy policy of the tool(s) you've selected. Also consider what benefit you may be providing the developer by requiring your students to conduct free labor to improve the tool's algorithm.

Except where otherwise cited, the information below is from "ChatGPT & Education" by Torrey Trust, Ph.D., and is licensed under CC BY NC 4.0. Ankur Gupta (Left) and James McGrath (right), co-authors of a book on generative AI. Photos by Elaa Becha OLLIE FITZGERALD | ASSISTANT NEWS EDITOR | ofitzgerald@butler.edu Two Butler professors published a book titled “Real Intelligence: Teaching in the Era of Generative AI” on Sept. 17.

Combining the disciplines of humanities and computer science, the book encapsulates how generative AI can be used in the educational world. Ankur Gupta, department chair of the computer science and software engineering department, and James McGrath, department chair of the philosophy and religion department, began to collaborate when they realized they had overlapping interests in... The pair — while an unlikely combination — began by publishing an article together and moved to working on a book. McGrath’s main field is Biblical studies, but he is a “long-time” science fiction fan who teaches classes that combine the two. He emphasized the strong connection between the genre and the study of religion. Artificial Intelligence (AI) refers to the simulation of human-like intelligence using computer systems.

ChatGPT, for example, is a specific type of AI model that uses complex language models and deep learning techniques to generate human-like responses to text input. These AI models are trained on vast amounts of data to understand language patterns and contexts and to generate coherent responses. Among the many things AI can be beneficial in research, brainstorming, and writing. Here is a quick guide to getting better acquainted with using AI in the classroom. Productivity tools can kick-start the research process by breaking down larger projects into manageable tasks, setting expectations around task duration, and turning a brainstorm of ideas into a compiled list. Zotero, the open-source citation manager, works well with AI-based research tools.

Use these tools below to help you find and save scholarly articles and sources directly to your Zotero library. These tools will help you check your grammar and think through phrasing because they are fundamentally about pattern recognition, comparison, and ultimately conformation to a machine-driven standard. Check with your faculty for specific use restrictions in classroom writing. Remember, AI is a tool and should be treated as such, it cannot do your thinking for you. It can help with outlines, brainstorming, sentence structure, etc., but it is not a substitute for the actual work of writing. Hopefully, these tools can help you develop ideas so that you can excel in the classroom.

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