When you're using Generative AI (GenAI) tools for your learning, you must exercise your critical thinking ability to keep things ethical. Here are some resources to give you ideas about how to use these tools to help rather than hinder your learning.

Make sure to follow the guidelines when you consider using any GenAI tools for your subject. If you are not sure, ask your tutor or Subject Coordinator. 

If you are allowed to use it:

  • Make sure you are submitting original work not directly copied from GenAI tools.
  • Make sure that you reference it. Visit the Study Guide to learn how to reference GenAI tools. 
  • Exercise critical thinking and evaluate outputs. 
  • Be mindful of biases and any ethical implications.
  • Be aware of copyright implications.* 

Check out the Study Guide for the guidelines on using GenAI tools. 

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Assisting with reading

Reading can be time-consuming, and GenAI tools may save you time by helping you with reading, but how?

Reading

Assisting with writing

GenAI tools like Copilot can generate text on any topic, but what effect might that have on your learning? 

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Brainstorming and generating ideas

Do you want GenAI tools to help with generating ideas and solutions to tackle challenges?

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Creating and delivering presentations

How do you decide which uses of GenAI tools are acceptable for presentations and which uses are not acceptable?

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Creating study plans

Using GenAI tools to plan your study is convenient, but is it effective?

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Revising for exams

GenAI tools can help you revise in a variety of ways, but how to use it effectively?

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Understanding difficult concepts

You can ask questions to GenAI tools to understand difficult concepts and this is how. 

* Be aware that some GenAI products may use datasets and content within their system that include copies of copyright material used without permission or attribution. Some GenAI products may also limit how you can use the product outputs outside of the product system. When using GenAI products, it's important that you are aware of the product’s terms and conditions and your responsibilities when re-using generated content outside of their platform.