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This is your guide...

To make it easier for you to use AI tools, we have developed a guide that shows you which tools you can use for what purpose. In addition, our guide shows you what the pros and cons are to help you use the tools responsibly. 

Guide

I need help with my research?

Example Tools:  

  • ChatGPT: Chatbot that uses AI to communicate with users via text-based messages with extensive usage options. Can, for example, summarise content, recommend sources or answer questions on a particular topic 

  • Bard Google: The equivalent of ChatGPT developed by Google.  

  • Elicit: After entering a research question, a selection of studies and literature is suggested. The tool generates summaries for the texts, and you can also ask questions. 

  • Perplexity: Research tool with verifiable sources. 

Pros:

  • Generate a short overview of the subject.

  • Able to suggest key readings.  

  • Summarise texts.

Cons:

  • The generated content may be incorrect/biased.

  • Incorrect or misinterpreted presentation of references.

  • Doing research is an important skill. AI tools should therefore only be used as a support and starting point.

I need help to solve an equation or problem  ?

Example Tools:  

  • Mathway: Solves mathematical problems and provides step-by-step guides 

  • Wolframalpha: Can also solve numerous mathematical tasks with the help of AI 

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Pros:

  • Quick solution of mathematical problems  

  • Provision of step-by-step guides so that solutions are comprehensible 

  • Presentation of different solution paths 

Cons:

  • Tempts users to simply copy the result without questioning the solution path. 

  • It is cheating to use AI to solve an issue that you were supposed to solve on your own and then submit the result as your own work.

I want to paraphrase?

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Example Tools:  

  • Quillbot: Has a function for paraphrasing (other functions are, for example, grammar or plagiarism checks). 

  • Wordtune: Tool used exclusively for paraphrasing 

Pros:

  • Very easy and fast paraphrasing of text content  

  • Helps to learn grammar

Cons:

  • Possibly erroneous results with strange formulations.

  • Paraphrasing is one of the key skills of students. It makes it clear that the information read has been understood and can be put into their own words. The use of AI can reduce your learning effect. 

  • If you simply copy text content and let AI paraphrase it without dealing with the content yourself, this can ethically infringe the intellectual property of the original author.

I want to improve my written language?

Example Tools:  

  • Grammarly: Writing assistant that identifies and corrects grammatical and spelling errors and also provides suggestions for improving written texts. 

  • QuillBot: Has a function for grammar checks (other functions are, for example, paraphrasing or plagiarism checks). 

  • Rytr: Writing Assistant, which generates text on specific topics. 

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Pros:

  • Quick Identification and correction of spelling and grammatical errors.

  • Delivery of suggestions for better phrasing and word choice.

  • Generation of complete texts.

Cons:

  • Highly accurate, but does not detect all errors, for example depending on the context of your writing, the tool does not capture the correct context.

  • Text writing is a key skill. The learning effect could be reduced if texts are automatically corrected and improved.

I want transcript lectures and speeches ?

Example Tools:  

  • Otter.ai: Transcription tool that can also be synchronised with Microsoft Calendar, for example, and can thus be used for transcription at meetings via Zoom and Teams. 

  • Google Speech-to-Text: Can convert speech to text in real time. Works with over 125 languages. 

Pros:

  • Quickly transcript content, saves a lot of time.  

  • Might pick up parts you hadn't understood.

Cons:

  • Possibly not everything is transcribed correctly.

  • Not a substitute for actually paying attention to the lecture and speeches.

  • By paying attention and transcripting yourself, you are more likely to retain the knowledge.

I would like to have support with learning ?

Example Tools:  

  • Newsela: An Instructional Content Platform that brings together engaging, accessible content with integrated assessments and insights to supercharge reading engagement and learning across subjects. 

  • KnewTon: Make use of curated educational content to adapt personalised lesson plans for students. 

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Pros:

  • Personalized learning path based on interests, performance, and learning style.

  • Individual systems can increase student learning focus, then they can plan and organize better their studies.

  • You can study whenever you want.

Cons:

  • There is value in collaborative working, teamworking skills and communicating that is not present in personalized learning systems.

  • Does not replace personal interaction with a teacher.

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Bulger, M. (2016). Personalized learning: The conversations we’re not having.  

Data and Society, 22(1), 1-29. https://www.datasociety.net/pubs/ecl/PersonalizedLearning_primer_2016.pdf 

 

De La Vall, R. R. F., & Araya, F. G. (2023). Exploring the Benefits and Challenges of AI-Language Learning Tools. The International Journal of Social Sciences and Humanities Invention, 10(01), 7569–7576. https://doi.org/10.18535/ijsshi/v10i01.02  

 

Fitria, T. N. (2021). Artifical Intelligence (AI) in education: Using AI tools for teaching and learning process. Prosiding Seminar Nasional & Call for Paper STIE AAS, 4(1), 134–147. https://prosiding.stie-aas.ac.id/index.php/prosenas/article/view/106 

 

Gimpel, H., Hall, K., Decker, S., Eymann, T., Lämmermann, L., Mädche, A., Röglinger, M., Ruiner, C., Schoch, M., Schoop, M., Urbach, N. &  Vandirk, S. (2023). Unlocking the Power of Generative AI Models and Systems such as GPT-4 and ChatGPT for Higher Education: A Guide for Students and Lecturers. https://digital.uni-hohenheim.de/fileadmin/einrichtungen/digital/Generative_AI_and_ChatGPT_in_Higher_Education.pdf  

 
University of Adelaide (n.D.). How to work with Artificial Intelligence - the University of Adelaide. https://www.adelaide.edu.au/student/academic-skills/ua/media/234/artificial-intelligence-student-slides-v0.1.pdf 

 

Grant, P., & Basye, D. (2014). Personalized learning: A guide for engaging students with technology. IHawker Brownlow Education. https://books.google.de/books?hl=en&lr=&id=96apCgAAQBAJ&oi=fnd&pg=PA2&dq=Personalized+learning:+A+guide+for+engaging+students+with+technology.+IHawker+Brownlow+Education.+&ots=wkWPbbVpcN&sig=1uMJiNpw_zF5mPsHeFYnPJQfJSc&redir_esc=y#v=onepage&q&f=false 

 

Roe, M. P. &. J. (2022, July 25). ‘You wrote this all yourself?’ Solutions to deal with Automated Paraphrasing Tools. https://blogs.biomedcentral.com/on-society/2022/07/25/you-wrote-this-all-yourself-solutions-to-deal-with-automated-paraphrasing-tools/ 

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