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AI Tools for Teachers: A Beginner's (Lib)Guide to AI

Brazosport College spring semester Convocation 2024 This session will explore the basics of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in education, its uses in the curriculum, and provide an overview of a library LibGuide offering a wealth of AI resources and in

ChatGPT & Information Literacy

Welcome! This LibGuide is created as a resource tool for Brazosport College educators' use during our spring 2024 Convocation.  The intent is to compile information and resources on Artificial Intelligence (AI) and the generative text tool ChatGPT in conjunction with classroom instruction in higher education.  

  AI & ChatGPT Toolbox 

We want to work with you. Use this collection of resources as we lean to navigate our digital realms. 

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ChatGPT ChatHow Can ChatGPT Help Librarians Teach Information Literacy?

As an AI language model, ChatGPT can help librarians teach information literacy by providing resources, examples, and interactive activities that can engage and educate learners in different ways. Here are some specific ways that ChatGPT can support librarians in teaching information literacy:

  1. Provide examples and scenarios: ChatGPT can generate realistic scenarios and examples that illustrate different aspects of information literacy, such as evaluating sources, synthesizing information, and citing sources. These examples can be used in class discussions or interactive activities to help learners understand and apply information literacy concepts.

  2. Answer questions and provide guidance: Librarians can use ChatGPT to answer learners' questions about information literacy, such as how to use library databases, how to evaluate sources, or how to avoid plagiarism. ChatGPT can also provide guidance on research strategies and techniques that learners can use to improve their information literacy skills.

  3. Generate quizzes and assessments: ChatGPT can generate quizzes and assessments that test learners' understanding of information literacy concepts and skills. These quizzes can be used to identify areas where learners need additional support and to track their progress over time.

  4. Provide personalized feedback: ChatGPT can provide personalized feedback to learners based on their responses to quizzes or other interactive activities. This feedback can help learners identify areas where they need to improve and provide suggestions for how to do so.

Overall, ChatGPT can be a valuable tool for librarians in teaching information literacy by providing resources, answering questions, generating assessments, and providing personalized feedback to learners.

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