{"id":584,"date":"2024-04-11T10:34:14","date_gmt":"2024-04-11T14:34:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sites.miamioh.edu\/miami-regionals-e-campus\/?p=584"},"modified":"2026-01-20T16:18:07","modified_gmt":"2026-01-20T21:18:07","slug":"how-can-college-students-use-ai-correctly","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sites.miamioh.edu\/miami-regionals-e-campus\/2024\/04\/how-can-college-students-use-ai-correctly\/","title":{"rendered":"How can College Students use AI Correctly?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">Artificial intelligence (AI) has become a part of our daily lives, but how do we correctly use it in an academic setting? AI tools are increasingly used for research, writing assistance, and grading. While these offer immense benefits in terms of efficiency and productivity, they also come with their own set of challenges. You walk a fine line when using AI to engage in <a href=\"https:\/\/miamioh.edu\/policy-library\/students\/undergraduate\/academic-regulations\/academic-integrity.html\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/miamioh.edu\/policy-library\/students\/undergraduate\/academic-regulations\/academic-integrity.html\">academic dishonesty<\/a>. There are certain ways to use AI in the academic world, ensuring you understand the correct ways to leverage AI tools, and we are here to help you figure out how!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:9px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator alignfull has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-wide\" \/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color has-medium-font-size\" style=\"color:#666666\"><strong>NOTE: Since AI is a rapidly-evolving technology, we published an <a href=\"http:\/\/miamioh.edu\/the-download\/2025\/10\/how-college-students-can-use-ai-correctly-and-ethically-2025-guide\/\">update to this post in October 2025<\/a>.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color has-medium-font-size\" style=\"color:#666666\">We connected with a few staff and faculty at Miami University Regionals who research AI and use it regularly to get their suggestions on the benefits and challenges for students using AI.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator alignfull has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-wide\" \/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-color\" style=\"color:#c41230\">Use AI tools to boost your studying productivity<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-color\" style=\"color:#ad102a\">Start with your effort first<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:18px\">Like any resource, AI tools can be inaccurate, so use them alongside other resources to supplement your work.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:9px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li style=\"font-size:18px\">Be aware that human data contain biases and other fallacies that fuel AI tools.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:18px\">If you rely solely on AI tools for academic help, consider exploring your skills and abilities essential for success in college and in your future profession.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:9px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text alignwide is-stacked-on-mobile\" style=\"grid-template-columns:22% auto\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><a href=\"https:\/\/sites.miamioh.edu\/miami-regionals-e-campus\/?attachment_id=616\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"410\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/sites.miamioh.edu\/miami-regionals-e-campus\/files\/2024\/04\/student-ai-tips-miami-online-regionals-410x1024.png\" alt=\"Infographic: 4 Tips for Students Using AI Tools\n\nFirst Rule\nCourse Approved Use\nCheck your course syllabus or ask your instructor for course-specific AI tool use policies.  If no policies are listed, ask for clarification from your instructor.\n\nSecond Rule\nBrainstorming\nUnsure of where to start on an assignment or maybe identify a focus topic?  You can use AI tools to define your research question, find different ways to cover a topic, and more.\n\nThird Rule\nOutline Drafting\nAI tools can help you organize your thoughts or plans for essays and reports.  They can suggest outlines based on the information you want to cover and the assignment requirements.\n\nFourth Rule\nTask Management\npend less time scrambling for deadlines.   Use AI tools to schedule your coursework and other responsibilities based on your semester schedule and tasks.\n\" class=\"wp-image-616 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sites.miamioh.edu\/miami-regionals-e-campus\/files\/2024\/04\/student-ai-tips-miami-online-regionals-410x1024.png 410w, https:\/\/sites.miamioh.edu\/miami-regionals-e-campus\/files\/2024\/04\/student-ai-tips-miami-online-regionals-120x300.png 120w, https:\/\/sites.miamioh.edu\/miami-regionals-e-campus\/files\/2024\/04\/student-ai-tips-miami-online-regionals-768x1920.png 768w, https:\/\/sites.miamioh.edu\/miami-regionals-e-campus\/files\/2024\/04\/student-ai-tips-miami-online-regionals-600x1500.png 600w, https:\/\/sites.miamioh.edu\/miami-regionals-e-campus\/files\/2024\/04\/student-ai-tips-miami-online-regionals.png 800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 410px) 100vw, 410px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-color\" style=\"color:#ad102a\">How can AI help me comprehend the content I\u2019m learning in my classes?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li style=\"font-size:18px\">\u200b\u200bUse the AI tool(s) to ask questions about the topics you cover in class.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:18px\">Ask the tool to clarify, give examples, etc., if you&#8217;re uncertain that you understand the content.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:18px\">Assist with identifying topics you may not have considered. AI can help increase your understanding.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-color\" style=\"color:#ad102a\">Can AI help me study more efficiently?&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li style=\"font-size:18px\">Prompt the AI tool to suggest different study strategies\u2014especially if you prefer certain methods (visual, recitation, etc.)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:18px\">Ask the AI tool to make study suggestions based on the topics you need to improve in remembering or understanding.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-color\" style=\"color:#ad102a\">What cool settings and features does my AI tool have?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul style=\"font-size:18px\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Data Collection\u2014Can you control what kind of data it can collect from you?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Customization\u2014Can you customize your tool based on your needs\/field of study?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:18px\">Automation\u2014Can you make daily tasks such as scheduling meetings or organizing emails faster and easier?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/sites.miamioh.edu\/miami-regionals-e-campus\/?attachment_id=616\">View\/download a larger version of the Four Tips for Students Using AI infographic.<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:9px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-color\" style=\"color:#ad102a\">Avoid anthropomorphizing\/humanizing AI<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li style=\"font-size:18px\">It is important to remember that AI is not an expert in the way that a professor or someone working in a specific field is.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:18px\">Some people believe that all the content they see on TV, in movies, or their online search is fact or credible. However, AI tools are not vetted sources like encyclopedias or library archives.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:18px\">AI can make choices based solely on its coding and resources\u2013not because it has feelings.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:18px\">Don\u2019t assign human emotions or motivation to AI tools. It is better to view AI simply as a tool.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:9px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:18px\"><em>Thanks to Cara Spray, M.Ed., Miami University Regionals E-Campus Instructional Designer, for her AI research and contributions to the infographic and content.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:9px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator alignfull has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-wide\" \/>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:9px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-color\" style=\"color:#c41230\">More tips for college students using AI<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-color\" style=\"color:#ad102a\">Ethical Considerations with AI<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text alignwide has-media-on-the-right is-stacked-on-mobile\" style=\"grid-template-columns:auto 28%\"><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li style=\"font-size:18px\">Talk to your instructor about their guidelines on using AI in the classroom.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:18px\">Engage in discussions about responsible AI developments.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:18px\">Discuss the ethical implications of AI usage, such as\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Privacy concerns<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Algorithmic bias (See this article from <a href=\"https:\/\/hbr.org\/2023\/09\/eliminating-algorithmic-bias-is-just-the-beginning-of-equitable-ai\">Harvard Business Review<\/a> to learn more.)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Impact on education.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/sites.miamioh.edu\/miami-regionals-e-campus\/files\/2024\/04\/college-students-discussing-ai.jpg\" alt=\"Three college students gathered outside discussing AI technology tools.\" class=\"wp-image-632 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sites.miamioh.edu\/miami-regionals-e-campus\/files\/2024\/04\/college-students-discussing-ai.jpg 600w, https:\/\/sites.miamioh.edu\/miami-regionals-e-campus\/files\/2024\/04\/college-students-discussing-ai-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/sites.miamioh.edu\/miami-regionals-e-campus\/files\/2024\/04\/college-students-discussing-ai-150x150.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:9px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-color\" style=\"color:#ad102a\">Emphasize critical thinking<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li style=\"font-size:18px\">Remember AI is a powerful tool.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:18px\">Approach its results critically.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:18px\">Question assumptions.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:18px\">Verify information from multiple sources, and consider the limitations of AI algorithms.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:9px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text alignwide is-stacked-on-mobile\" style=\"grid-template-columns:32% auto\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/sites.miamioh.edu\/miami-regionals-e-campus\/files\/2024\/04\/open-ai-presentation.jpg\" alt=\"A person giving a presentation on Chat GPT and Open AI.\" class=\"wp-image-630 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sites.miamioh.edu\/miami-regionals-e-campus\/files\/2024\/04\/open-ai-presentation.jpg 600w, https:\/\/sites.miamioh.edu\/miami-regionals-e-campus\/files\/2024\/04\/open-ai-presentation-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/sites.miamioh.edu\/miami-regionals-e-campus\/files\/2024\/04\/open-ai-presentation-150x150.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-color\" style=\"color:#ad102a\">Continuous learning<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li style=\"font-size:18px\">AI Technology is constantly evolving.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:18px\">Seek opportunities to enhance your AI skills.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:18px\">Search for AI-themed podcasts and blog articles, and attend networking events.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:18px\">Check out social media platforms for fun ideas on how to use AI as a student.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:9px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-color\" style=\"color:#ad102a\">Collaboration and feedback&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li style=\"font-size:18px\">Encourage yourself and others to collaborate with peers and seek feedback.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:18px\">Talk with classmates and learn how they are using AI.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:18px\">Practice using AI tools often. You will improve your skills!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:9px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-color\" style=\"color:#ad102a\">Skill building<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li style=\"font-size:18px\">Commit to a positive mindset with AI tools even if your results differ from what you seek.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:18px\">Edit and adjust your prompts to achieve your desired outcome.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:18px\">Develop your skills. AI can be your learning partner as you grow.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:9px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:18px\"><em>Thanks to Addrienne VanOver, Miami University Regionals E-Campus Instructor and Instructional Designer, for her AI research and contributions to this content.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:9px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator alignfull has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-wide\" \/>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:9px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-color\" style=\"color:#c41230\">Examples of how AI may improve the student experience<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:18px\">Tim Meyer, Miami University Adjunct Professor\u2013Commerce; GE Aerospace\u2013Executive Business Operations, shared some thoughts about how students and faculty may effectively use AI.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:9px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-pullquote\"><blockquote><p>With any business, you always want the customer to have a great customer experience\u2026The same holds for the student&#8230; AI may improve the \u201cstudent experience\u201d and further learning.<\/p><cite>Tim meyer<\/cite><\/blockquote><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:9px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-color\" style=\"color:#ad102a\">Real-time and real-world information combined with text\/course topics<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:18px\">With AI, you may experience the ability to stream real-time business and world event information directly into your course content. Streaming content while learning about it may help you better connect theory with \u201creal-world\u201d facts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:9px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text alignwide has-media-on-the-right is-stacked-on-mobile\" style=\"grid-template-columns:auto 30%\"><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-color\" style=\"color:#ad102a\">Accessibility for all students and student learning methods<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:18px\">We all learn differently. Accessibility accommodations require instructors to attempt to adjust materials, exams, and written assignments in a way that helps you gain the most from the class as efficiently as possible. AI can provide instructors with the ability to customize materials so that you can have an optimal learning experience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:9px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-color\" style=\"color:#ad102a\">AI is a powerful tool that needs to gain the trust of college students and faculty<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:18px\">AI is not new; manufacturing, engineering, and service industries have used AI for years. As AI becomes more broadly available, everyone needs to foster fundamental trust. It&#8217;s crucial to consider the real ramifications of using AI to complete assignments for grades rather than gaining knowledge independently. Faculty should also consider how AI impacts course development and degree programs.<\/p>\n<\/div><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/sites.miamioh.edu\/miami-regionals-e-campus\/files\/2024\/04\/sunshine-through-scupture.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-640 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sites.miamioh.edu\/miami-regionals-e-campus\/files\/2024\/04\/sunshine-through-scupture.jpg 600w, https:\/\/sites.miamioh.edu\/miami-regionals-e-campus\/files\/2024\/04\/sunshine-through-scupture-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/sites.miamioh.edu\/miami-regionals-e-campus\/files\/2024\/04\/sunshine-through-scupture-150x150.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:9px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-color\" style=\"color:#c41230\">When used the right way and effectively, AI can be helpful to college students<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:18px\">AI technologies in college settings offer many benefits for students. From personalized learning experiences to tailored academic support and enhanced research capabilities, AI empowers you to navigate your educational journey more efficiently and effectively. As we continue to embrace AI in education, it is essential to prioritize ethical considerations and adapt to evolving technology. AI can enhance your learning experience and prepare you for tomorrow&#8217;s workforce challenges.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:40px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-background\" style=\"background-color:#edece2;font-size:18px\"><em>Miami University Regionals E-Campus thanks and acknowledges <strong>Grace Osterberger<\/strong> for compiling and writing the content of this blog. Grace is a first-year student studying Applied Biology. 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