Faculty and Staff AI Resource Repository

Essential Tools

Core AI applications for enhancing teaching and learning

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ChatGPT

Key Features

  • Natural language interaction
  • Content generation
  • Multiple subject expertise
  • Code generation capabilities

Educational Uses

  • Creating lesson materials
  • Generating practice questions
  • Explaining complex concepts
  • Providing writing feedback
Claude (Anthropic)

Key Features

  • Advanced writing and analysis
  • Code generation and debugging
  • Math and data analysis
  • Long-form content creation

Educational Uses

  • Course material development
  • Research assistance
  • Assignment creation
  • Student support resources
Microsoft Copilot

Key Features

  • Office 365 integration
  • Document creation
  • Excel data analysis
  • PowerPoint generation

Educational Uses

  • Lesson plan creation
  • Presentation design
  • Grade management
  • Email communication
Google Bard

Key Features

  • Real-time information
  • Visual content analysis
  • Google Workspace integration
  • Multi-modal capabilities

Educational Uses

  • Research assistance
  • Content summarization
  • Visual learning materials
  • Document collaboration
Grammarly

Key Features

  • Real-time grammar checking
  • Style improvement suggestions
  • Tone detection and adjustment
  • Browser extension integration

Educational Uses

  • Student feedback enhancement
  • Course material refinement
  • Email communication polish
  • Document proofreading
Canva AI

Key Features

  • Template generation
  • Text-to-image creation
  • Design automation
  • Brand kit integration

Educational Uses

  • Visual aid creation
  • Presentation design
  • Handout development
  • Social media content
Otter.ai

Key Features

  • Real-time transcription
  • Meeting summaries
  • Searchable notes
  • Collaboration tools

Educational Uses

  • Lecture transcription
  • Meeting documentation
  • Student accommodation
  • Research interviews