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UNF provides access to a curated selection of AI tools, vetted for educational use and privacy compliance. These tools may be integrated into your courses, used for productivity, or explored for innovation:

  • Microsoft Copilot (Word, PowerPoint, Excel) 
  • Adobe Creative Campus (generative tools for asset creation) 
  • Zoom AI Companion (meeting summaries, smart recordings) 
  • Workday (human resources tools) 
  • Nvivo (qualitative data analysis) 

Visit the full list: 
UNF AI Technologies Directory 

Note: Tools not officially supported by UNF should be used with caution, especially regarding student data privacy. 

Prompting is the foundational skill for working effectively with generative AI. Just as search engines revolutionized information access, prompting is now the gateway to productive, ethical, and creative engagement with AI. Whether you're a faculty member designing assignments or a student looking to enhance your learning, understanding how to frame your prompts makes all the difference. 

Why Prompting Matters

Prompting is more than just typing a question into a chatbot; it’s a form of digital literacy. Well-crafted prompts can lead to accurate summaries, creative teaching materials, engaging assignments, and even personalized study guides. Poorly written prompts, on the other hand, can lead to generic or misleading content.

Core Prompting Strategies
  • Be Specific: Clearly define what you want the AI to do. Vague instructions often yield vague results. 
    Example: “Summarize this 500-word article into three key bullet points that highlight the main findings.” 
  • Give Context: Tell the AI who it should “pretend” to be and who the audience is. 
    Example: “You are a writing tutor helping a college freshman. Explain how to improve the clarity of this paragraph.” 
  • Clarify Format: Indicate if you want a bulleted list, paragraph, table, or visual suggestion. 
    Example: “Create a table comparing qualitative and quantitative research methods in education.” 
  • Break It Down: Complex tasks are more manageable when chunked into smaller parts. 
    Example: “Step 1: Brainstorm three thesis statements for an essay on climate policy. Step 2: Explain how each could be supported with evidence.” 
  • Use Examples or Templates: Sharing a model response can help guide the AI's tone or structure. 
    Example: “Write a professional email like this one but for a student requesting an extension.” 
  • Iterate: Good prompting is a recursive process. Don’t settle for the first answer; revise your prompt or ask follow-up questions to improve output.

 

Prompting as a Learning and Teaching Tool

Prompting isn't just for getting answers; it's an opportunity to develop critical thinking, digital literacy, and ethical awareness. Asking students to reflect on how they used AI, what they prompted, and how they evaluated the response can turn AI use into a meaningful metacognitive experience.

Prompting Frameworks and Resources

UNF AI Prompt Cookbook

A practical guide for faculty filled with ready-to-use examples of AI prompts designed for teaching and learning. The cookbook includes customizable templates and discipline-specific ideas to help instructors experiment with AI tools effectively.
UNF AI Prompt Cookbook 

UNF Prompting Resource Page

This curated resource hub explains what prompting is, why it matters in education, and how to write effective prompts for generative AI tools. Includes examples, frameworks, and links to deeper guidance for faculty and students. 
UNF Prompting Resource Page 

UNF Faculty Resources for AI and Teaching

A central collection of materials for UNF instructors exploring how to integrate AI into teaching, including policy development, assignment design, and professional development opportunities.
UNF Faculty Resources for AI and Teaching

Academic Integrity: Proactively Designing ChatGPT-Proof Assignments

This CIRT blog post offers strategies to promote authentic student work in the age of AI. It includes design ideas to prevent misuse, foster accountability, and shift reliance away from detection tools.
Designing ChatGPT-Proof Assignments

ChatGPT in Higher Education

An open-access resource developed by UNF that explores the pedagogical implications of ChatGPT. This digital book includes case studies, ethical considerations, and suggestions for faculty navigating this emerging landscape. 
ChatGPT in Higher Education

Dr. Jennifer Parker’s FLUF Test for AI

A practical checklist for students and instructors to evaluate AI-generated content using the FLUF framework: Fact-checking, Language quality, Usefulness, and Fit for purpose. An excellent tool for guiding responsible and critical AI use. 
FLUF Test for AI

Training and Development

UNF AI Training Opportunities

A dedicated hub for current and upcoming workshops, webinars, and learning opportunities related to artificial intelligence at UNF. This page highlights campus-wide initiatives to support AI literacy and instructional innovation.
UNF AI Training Opportunities

AI Badge Program (Intro to AI for Teaching, Use and Apply AI)

UNF’s AI Badge Program offers structured pathways for faculty to build confidence and competence with AI in teaching. The badge series includes modules on foundational concepts, ethical use, and hands-on application in instructional settings.
UNF AI Badge Program

Office of Faculty Excellence (OFE) Events 

Explore OFE’s calendar of events, which includes workshops, discussions, and professional development opportunities focused on innovation, AI integration, and effective teaching practices.
OFE Events Calendar

CIRT Events Calendar

This calendar features CIRT-led training sessions and events on AI tools, course design, digital pedagogy, and more. Faculty can register for live sessions or access materials from previous workshops.
CIRT Events Calendar

UNF AI Certificates and Courses

A selection of AI-focused academic and non-credit courses available through UNF, including options for earning certificates. These offerings support both faculty and community learners interested in expanding their AI expertise.
UNF AI Certificates and Courses

Professional and Lifelong Learning – Artificial Intelligence Digital Badges

Through UNF’s Division of Continuing Education, learners can earn digital badges in AI-related topics. These credentials are designed for professionals seeking flexible, short-format training in current AI technologies and applications.
UNF PLL AI Digital Badges

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