Please remember to use AI tools responsibly and read before using an AI tool for an assignment.

Brainstorming Topics

Ask your favorite AI chatbot to help you generate ideas for your topic. Here are some prompt examples:

“I need ideas for my research project on artificial intelligence in medicine. Can you suggest some potential research questions or topics?”

“I’m writing a blog post about textile design. Could you help me brainstorm industry trends?”

“How have recent developments in technology impacted early childhood education?”

Generating Synonyms

AI chatbots are excellent at providing synonyms that you can use in your keyword searches.

“Can you suggest synonyms for the term ‘online learning’?”

“Can you suggest other ways to write ‘teacher shortage’?”

Understanding Complex Topics

Ask an AI chatbot to simplify topics so that they are easier to understand.

“Can you explain a neural network in simple terms?”

“What is the difference between artificial intelligence and machine learning, and how are they applied in real-world scenarios? Please explain it to me as if I am 10 years old.”

Summarizing Articles

If you find an open access article or one that is available on the internet, you can ask the AI chatbot to summarize it for you. Please note: Articles found in the ACE Library cannot be uploaded into AI tools as it violates copyright policy.

“Can you summarize the key findings of the following article?”

“Please provide a concise summary of the main arguments presented in this research paper about renewable energy.”

Finding Sources

AI tools can generate a list of articles, papers and other sources that might be relevant to your research. AI tools such as and help you find additional research articles quickly. You enter a detailed research question or the DOI of an article and the tool recommends other articles on the topic as well as similar topics. Not all the articles will be fully accessible, but you can then search for those articles in the library or request them through interlibrary loan. You should always find the original source of the material before using it in your research.

Cite Your Source

If you directly quote or paraphrase information obtained from an AI tool, make sure you follow your institutional guidelines on how to cite it as a source. While the American Psychological Association (APA) has not released official guidelines on citing generative AI yet, provides guidance on citing ChatGPT and is adaptable to other AI tools. AI chatbots are just one tool among many that you can use for your research, but they could help save you time at the beginning of the research process. Try experimenting with one of the many options available to see if adding an AI tool to your digital toolbox is right for you.

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Generative AI is everywhere.

Text generators such as ChatGPT, Bard and Bing are not the only types of generative AI available. Image generators such as DALL-E, Midjourney and Craiyon generate images from text prompts. Some tools can also generate audio and video. But now, educators are using these tools to draft letters, plan lessons and create assessments. Students also have access to generative AI, but contrary to popular belief, they aren’t using it to cheat. Many students have indicated they employ it as a tutor to help them understand challenging topics. EdTech companies have responded to the demand for AI tools by creating various promising to save teachers time and enhance productivity.

Knowledge of AI has expanded.

AI has been in education since the late 1960s, but the release of tools like ChatGPT launched the conversation into the mainstream. News reports featuring AI-related information were published daily, and readers learned of other uses of AI in education, including adaptive assessments, translation software and intelligent tutoring systems. The U.S. Department of Education even released a report titled “” in May 2023. Multiple sources are available to learn about AI, including articles, webinars, virtual professional development and websites such as .

Policy has become a priority.

Given the proliferation of AI in education, there have been growing calls to enact policies and regulations to guide users. Local, state and national governments are hosting planning sessions and forming committees to develop and implement policies and set standards. Educational institutions are seeking policies that address academic integrity, safety and security. Adjustments are being made to data sharing agreements and memorandums of understanding between school districts and organizations. In addition, education leaders are revisiting student codes of conduct and acceptable use policies to ensure AI is addressed.

Unlike other educational trends that have come and gone, AI is here to stay. Applications of AI are prevalent in many areas of society, ranging from finance to medicine. To prepare students for an AI-powered future, educators at every level should continue to learn more about it and related technology.

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