Artificial Intelligence (AI) Tools
AI Tools & Resources
Among the fastest growing and widely used set of AI tools are those that fall under the category of Generative-AI. Nearly all Gen-AI tools are built on just a handful of Large Language Models (LLMs).
Most of what have become “standard” tools have both free and paid version. It is strongly recommended that individuals start with the free version before considering a premium option.
Since our campus uses predominantly Microsoft software and services the free version of Copilot is already available to you within Windows 11.
We Suggest You Start Your AI Experience with:
Copilot: AI “companion” by Microsoft. It also includes the popular image generator DALL-E3.
Further AI Recommendations:
- Grammarly:
Grammarly is a college-recommended program to aid students in writing. Students can upload their original work into Grammarly to receive guidance on aspects of their writing such as grammar, clarity, and voice to improve their original work. Grammarly points out for students sections of text that should be considered for revision and makes suggestions for improvements. Grammarly should only be used to revise and edit writing that the student has composed themselves; an overreliance on Grammarly’s Generative AI function to create AI-generated text, or its use in courses where the faculty member does not allow it, might be considered a violation of the Thomas College Academic Honesty policy. Prior to using Grammarly, students are encouraged to consult with their instructors if they have any questions about allowable use in the context of their course.
Other standard AI tools that have free versions to consider include:
- ChatGPT: A chatbot developed by OpenAI.
- Gemini (formerly Bard): An AI experiment by Google.
- Poe: Poe is a platform that contains many other tools. If you are considering stepping up to a premium service Poe is one of the best options since you can access multiple tools for a fraction of the cost to subscribe to them separately.
- TeacherServer: A set of free AI tools for educators. Though free it does require registration.
OpenAI has a useful guide on Prompt Engineering.
AI Glossary:
Learning some of the basic terminology associated with AI is important to understanding this developing area of technology. Glossaries can be a very helpful resource. One of the better freely available glossaries is from the Center of Integrative Research in Computing and Learning Sciences: Glossary of AI for Educators
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