Embracing AI at UTA
In providing resources for UTA discussion on AI, the University of Texas at Arlington is capitalizing on the skills and knowledge of our researchers, faculty, and staff to move Artificial Intelligence forward on campus, in the community, and for our students.
Guided by ethical, responsible research, analysis and decision making, UTA will strengthen the United States’ competitiveness in the global market.
Moving Artificial Intelligence Forward
Artificial Intelligence is quickly becoming a permanent addition to society and students’ tools. As a university, UTA needs to re-envision how we address student coursework, research, and how the University functions with AI in mind.
Advances AI (including Bing Chat and ChatGPT) quickly create coherent, cohesive paragraphs on a seemingly limitless set of topics. Adobe is integrating AI into their graphics platforms, allowing for quick image creation. The potential for abuse in academic integrity is clear, and our students are likely using these tools already.
As well, companies like Adobe, Microsoft, and Google are quickly embracing AI and are moving the ball forward. Because of these changes on the academic horizon, UTA has created this AI resource center to centralize information about AI at UTA.
News & Articles
- Can I Use Google Gemini at UTA?
Google’s AI product is called Gemini. While it is available for use for free within UTA’s account, it is not protected but the same data privacy protections that are afforded to users of the Workplace suite of tools. Do not put any non-public information into Gemini….Continue Reading Can I Use Google Gemini at UTA? - Insightful Discussions During AI Community of Practice Session
On Thursday, August 1, 2024, the University of Texas at Arlington’s first Artificial Intelligence Community of Practice had a great turnout with more than 150…Continue Reading Insightful Discussions During AI Community of Practice Session
Events
AI Events on the UTA Events Calendar
- AI Resources for Faculty
Are you a UTA faculty member interested in learning more about AI resources available to you? On October 17, we will be joined by several…Continue Reading AI Resources for Faculty - Explore Amazon AWS AI Options at AI Community Event
The next event for our AI Community is happening September 5, 2024. We will welcome the Amazon AWS Education Team to share their Amazon AWS AI option both in person and virtually. Join us from 9am-12pm in Trinity Hall 104 or via Teams. …Continue Reading Explore Amazon AWS AI Options at AI Community Event
Resources
- QuickStart Guide: Crafting a Syllabus and Canvas Statement about AI Use
In the year since advanced AI chatbots like ChatGPT became available, there’s been significant debate on their use in education. While UTA hasn’t formalized an AI policy, and CoLA hasn’t endorsed a standard syllabus statement, educators are encouraged to establish their own guidelines. A clear syllabus statement can outline acceptable AI uses within a course, potentially highlighting constructive applications for learning. The UTA CoLA AI/ChatGPT working group offers steps to assist in crafting such policies….Continue Reading QuickStart Guide: Crafting a Syllabus and Canvas Statement about AI Use - Generative AI Guidelines for Instruction
This resource is crafted to foster informed decisions about leveraging GenAI in teaching and learning within UTA’s diverse academic landscape. Our aim is to illuminate the spectrum of possibilities—from cautious restraint to enthusiastic adoption—always with a clear eye on how these technologies can serve or, at times, detract from achieving the specific Student Learning Outcomes (SLOs) in your courses….Continue Reading Generative AI Guidelines for Instruction