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Unit 2 | AI in Action: Learning with GenAI in Higher Education

Welcome to Unit 2

Arcolin, Claudia; AI for Academic Success; Publisher: Lumen5/Panopto; Published Date: 08/20/25; Found at: AI for Academic Success?

Learning Objectives

By the end of this unit, you will be able to:

  • Describe how GenAI tools can support learning tasks such as brainstorming, writing, research, and data analysis.
  • Demonstrate the ability to use specific GenAI tools (e.g., ChatGPT, Perplexity, Gemini, Adobe Firefly, Claude, Canva) for academic and creative projects.
  • Apply strategies to properly acknowledge and cite AI-generated content in your academic work.
  • Reflect on how developing AI skills contributes to career readiness and lifelong learning.

Skill-Based Credential Alignment

Together, these objectives form the foundation for a Level 2: Applied AI Literacy Credential, which includes:

  • Practical Application: Using GenAI as a learning companion to solve academic challenges.
  • Tool Fluency: Gaining confidence across multiple GenAI platforms for varied tasks (text, research, visuals, collaboration).
  • Academic Integrity in Practice: Correctly citing GenAI contributions to preserve honesty and trust in your work.
  • Career Connection: Translating GenAI use into tangible skills you can highlight on résumés and portfolios.

License

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