
Student AI Learning Hub

AI Skills Microcredential for Students
Whether you’re a Patriot stepping into AI for the first time or looking to build on your existing skills, this course is designed to help UT Tyler students use AI thoughtfully, in your coursework, your career, and your everyday life. It's free, with no commitment! Learn the skills at your own pace.
Check out the course!Using AI As A Student
As an student, you might use AI to help you with:
Enhance Your Research
Use AI tools to summarize articles, find credible sources, and gather information efficiently, but always verify the accuracy and reliability of the results.
Personalize Your Learning
Leverage AI to identify your strengths and weaknesses, create customized study plans, and practice at your own pace.
Generate Study Guides
Input your class notes or textbook content into AI tools to create summaries, flashcards, or outlines for better retention.
Improve Writing Skills
Use AI writing assistants to proofread, check grammar, and suggest improvements for clarity and tone, but ensure your work remains original and authentic.
Stay Organized
Utilize AI task managers and calendar tools to prioritize assignments, set reminders, and break projects into manageable steps.
Seek Homework Help Wisely
AI can provide explanations and examples for difficult concepts, but avoid using it to complete assignments for you. It’s a tool for learning, not a shortcut.
Practice Ethical Use
Follow your institution’s guidelines for AI use, and always cite AI-generated content where appropriate to maintain academic integrity.
Prepare for Exams
Use AI-powered practice tests and quizzes to assess your knowledge and identify areas where you need more focus.
Learn New Skills
Explore AI platforms for learning coding, languages, or other subjects with interactive lessons and real-time feedback.
Stay Critical
While AI is a powerful tool, it’s not infallible. Critically evaluate its outputs and use your own judgment to ensure quality and relevance.
For more specific information about allowed and prohibited AI usage at UT Tyler, read our AI Usage Guide.
As AI tools like ChatGPT become more popular, they can be valuable resources for learning and creativity. However, using them responsibly is crucial to maintaining academic integrity and growing as a student.
Understand What Academic Integrity Means
- Your Responsibility: Academic integrity means submitting original work that reflects your understanding and effort.
- AI’s Role: AI can assist with brainstorming or refining ideas but should not replace your critical thinking or writing.
Learn How to Properly Cite Sources
- Credit All Sources: Always cite any ideas, text, or content from others, including AI-generated content if allowed by your institution.
- Transparency Matters: Let your professors know when and how you’ve used AI. It builds trust and avoids misunderstandings.
Use AI Tools Responsibly
- Collaborator, Not Author: Use AI to help brainstorm or organize thoughts, but always write in your own words.
- Double-Check: AI can generate errors. Always verify facts and ideas it provides to ensure they’re accurate and relevant.
Develop Critical Thinking Skills
- Analyze and Synthesize: Don’t just collect information, analyze it and connect it to your own insights.
- Challenge Yourself: Push beyond what AI offers. Your unique perspective is the most valuable part of your work.
Learn From Feedback
- Growth Mindset: Take constructive feedback from instructors seriously, it helps improve your writing and research skills.
- Iterate: Academic success is about learning and growing, not perfection on the first try.

UT Tyler Library Resources on AI
The UT Tyler Library's AI Research Guide is a comprehensive starting point for understanding artificial intelligence and using it responsibly. Explore topics like AI research tools, prompt crafting, ethics, citation, and copyright. Resources are curated for UT Tyler faculty, students, and staff and updated as AI continues to evolve.
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