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As a special focus STEM institution, Dakota State University is committed to using technology to enhance teaching and learning. We believe that Artificial Intelligence (AI) can be a powerful tool for engagement and innovation in education, equipping students with the necessary skills to be successful in their careers and personal lives. Our students’ education is designed to reflect the mission of the university, which is to position them as lifelong learners, problem solvers, innovators, and leaders who are cyber-savvy.
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artificial intelligence (AI): the use of computers to model the behavioral aspects of human reasoning and learning (Lagasse & Columbia University, 2018)
Chat Generative Pre-training Transformer (ChatGPT): an advanced language model developed by OpenAI, designed to understand and generate human-like text based on the input it receives (Margarella & Stobaugh, 2023)
generative AI: artificial intelligence that is capable of generating new content (such as images or text) in response to a submitted prompt (such as a query) by learning from a large reference database of examples (Merriam-Webster, n.d.)
machine learning: the branch of artificial intelligence (AI) concerned with creating systems that can automatically improve their ability to perform tasks such as classifying images, interpreting text, or finding patterns in data (Henderson & Henderson, 2021)
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Additional Reading
Dhaduk, H. (2023). How Generative AI Works?: Deep-dive into Models. Full text
Explore how generative AI works, various types of generative AI models, along with examples and applications associated with these models.
ISTE. (2023). Bringing AI to School: Tips for School Leaders. Full text
Artificial Intelligence is having a major impact on education. Whether you are excited or concerned about AI, as a school leader you have a responsibility to ensure AI is approached thoughtfully and appropriately in your school community and informs your vision for teaching and learning. This guide will help you quickly gain the background you need as a learning leader in an AI infused world.
Miller, M. (2022). ChatGPT, Chatbots and Artificial Intelligence in Education. Full text
AI just stormed into the classroom with the emergence of ChatGPT. How do we teach now that it exists? How can we use it? Here are some ideas.
