Resources

AI Professional Development Series (for faculty and staff via Illinois Human Resources)
The series equips employees with practical knowledge and hands-on skills to navigate a dynamic work environment. Through interactive activities and thought exercises, participants learn how to apply AI tools responsibly, prioritize learning energy, and experiment safely within their roles.

AI Consulting (via The Grainger College of Engineering)
Guide faculty, researchers and staff through the rapidly evolving AI landscape.

LinkedIn Learning Paths (free with Illinois login)
Beginner and advanced learning modules related to GenAI via LinkedIn Learning.

Introduction to Generative AI (via University Library)
Reference this library guide for instructional, professional and personal learning about generative AI.

AI and Law Teaching (via College of Law Library)
Discusses AI in law research and teaching, current policies, ethical implications, and opportunities to improve teaching and learning.

Ethical and Responsible Use of Generative AI (via Technology Services)
General guidance to consider related to the ethical and responsible related to the use of generative AI.

Generative AI Resources (via UI System Digital Risk Management)
Current guidance from the UI System Digital Risk Management office on the risks and opportunities presented by GenAI.

Generative AI for Teaching & Learning (via CITL)
The goal of these resources is to provide the teaching and learning community with everything they need to explore and understand generative AI.

Generating the Future of Education with AI (hosted by U of I students)
Recordings from a conference designed for K12 and higher ed educators and administrators to discuss the impact of AI on education, address current challenges and potentials, share their perspectives and experiences and explore innovative solutions.

Generative AI Guiding Principles (via Gies College of Business)
An infographic of the Gies guiding principles for generative AI, along with links and resources. These guiding principles can help you use AI effectively and ethically in your teaching.

Library Emerging Technology Talk Series on Generative AI (via University Library)
These sessions are intended to help inform the library audience about the current state of the art of generative AI technologies and what the implications and the potential are for these technologies for scholarship and the mission of the library. 

AI in the Arts and Humanities Playlist (University Library)
These workshops, talks, and tutorials offer perspectives from the humanities and arts to identify AI’s limitations and to imagine possible applications for AI in research and creative expression.

Generative AI in Education Community (on Microsoft Teams)
A open community of Illinois educators exploring and sharing our experiences using generative AI in teaching and learning.

Generative AI in Research Community (on Microsoft Teams)
A open community of Illinois faculty and staff exploring and sharing our experiences using generative AI in research.

2024 EDUCAUSE AI Landscape Study
The higher education community’s current sentiments and experiences related to strategic planning and readiness, policies and procedures, workforce and the future of AI in higher education.

Generative AI in Higher Education Quick Start Guide (via UNESCO)
This Quick Start Guide provides an overview of how ChatGPT works and explains how it can be used in higher education. Published April 2023.