AI on the Job
Choose a Tool
Learn more about the gen AI tools available at BU and beyond. As you review your options, be aware of the following limitations:
Inaccuracy & Bias
Lack of Context & Judgment
Privacy & Ethical Concerns
Learn to Prompt
Generative AI can be a powerful tool in a university setting, but knowing how to craft effective prompts is key to getting useful results.
Crafting Prompts in Microsoft Copilot
In this demonstration of Microsoft Copilot, Professor of Computer Science John Byers offers an overview of a few practical applications of the tool and how to prompt effectively for each scenario.
Prompting Tips
Here are five tips to boost your prompt literacy and make AI work for you:
1. Be Clear and Specific
2. Provide Context
3. Guide the Tone & Style
4. Break it Down
5. Iterate & Refine
Training & Tutorials
- Generative AI Tools Training: Live trainings from BU IS&T on Microsoft Copilot, Adobe Firefly, and Noodle Factory AI, the chatbot in Blackboard. Offered several times each semester.
- Artifical Intelligence Bundle: These asynchronous courses available to BU faculty and staff in Terrier eDevelopment are a helpful introduction to AI on the job. Assessments will test your knowledge and then suggest learnings to help you in areas where you may not be as knowledgeable.
- And more: There are lots of additional resources that you can find by browsing Terrier eDevelopment.
More Inspiration
Leveraging AI for Advancement & Engagement
A presentation from Elie Sirotta, executive director for DAR applications in Information Services & Technology.
Unlocking Scalable AI Tutoring with Noodle Factory
A presentation from Ernie Perez, assistant vice president for health sciences IT and educational technology and associate provost for Med Campus IT and Jana Mulkern, director of educational technology for Med Campus IT.
Reducing Administrative Burden Using AI
A presentation from Diane Baldwin, associate vice president for BU Sponsored Programs.