Artificial Intelligence Statement

Artificial intelligence language models, such as Chat GPT, can be a helpful tool for sparking new ideas and getting inspiration for writing assignments. Language models, such as Chat GPT, are powerful tools for generating text, but it is important to understand the ethical side of using AI in academics and to always use AI tools in a responsible and ethical way.  This professional development course contains two assignments that will give you the opportunity to explore AI tools from a student’s perspective. Specific details and support for completing the assignments will be provided in the assignment instructions. Consider using AI as an assistant, not as a replacement.  Use it as a sounding board for ideas, source hunting, structuring, help, etc. but avoid letting it complete assignments for you (this constitutes plagiarism). Remember, AI makes mistakes so verifying the accuracy of generated  information is important. Most importantly, AI can generate and synthesize information but cannot think critically or apply course concepts to your life experiences - only you can do that.  

Above is an example of AI Guidance modified from Dr. Shelli Wynants (CSU Fullerton) and also from Fresno State (Office of Ideas).