Introduction to AI Literacy
Access the Introduction to AI Literacy course on Canvas and get started right away. Upon successful completion, participants will receive a digital badge to showcase their new AI literacy skills.
AI Literacy in Learning: Critical Thinking for Students
In a world of instant answers, the most valuable skill you can have is critical thinking. The AI Literacy in Learning: Critical Thinking for Students course helps USD students navigate the complexities of Generative AI.
We’ll show you how to remain in control of your creative process: learning when to lean on AI for support and when to rely on your own analysis. By the end of this short training, you’ll have a framework for using tools like Gemini responsibly, effectively, and most importantly, critically.
You can also claim your AI Literacy digital badge upon completion and add it to your LinkedIn or resume.
Authentic Learning in the Age of AI
This module offers an interactive, scenario-based approach to enhancing your teaching in the age of generative AI. It outlines five practical steps to modify your curriculum in order to develop students' foundational knowledge and critical thinking skills with and without the use of GenAI. These practical, student-centered strategies cover updating assignments, fostering trust and transparency, and guiding ethical AI use. The course is designed specifically for faculty at any stage of integrating AI, providing support for designing meaningful learning experiences across disciplines.
This training can be accessed through Canvas and upon completion of this module, you can use our customized NotebookLM to brainstorm curriculum design ideas specific for your discipline.
Interested in Assigning AI Literacy Courses to Your Students?
Whether or not you are incorporating generative AI into your course curriculum, AI literacy is an essential modern day skill for all students. Assigning the Introduction to AI Literacy and AI Literacy in Learning: Critical Thinking for Students modules to students provides them with the basic concepts for safe and ethical use of generative AI. Faculty can easily leverage this out-of-the-box learning experience to ensure their students are equipped with this foundational knowledge.
Upon completion of each module, students will earn a digital badge that they can share to demonstrate completion of the training.
You can use the linked guides for assistance with assigning the Introduction to AI Literacy and Critical Thinking for Students modules to your students through Canvas - you can choose to assign them the module for a grade or extra credit.