Uploading lecture slides into a tool that turns them into flashcards sounds pretty innocent and very useful. But do you know how the information you upload is processed, stored, and used? Who has access to it? Do you have permission to upload the content? You can tackle a lot of these considerations by removing any personal or sensitive data from content you're uploading and checking out the privacy and data processing statements to understand what happens to the information you upload before doing so. But ethical AI use doesn't stop at your legal obligations.
In this section we will focus on using AI for personal study - you can also find help for assignments and research in the other sections of this guide. Find below the details for live workshops on using AI in personal study. Further down you can explore or download the slides for the workshop as well as test your skills with practical exercises.
| Workshop title | Learning outcomes | Description | Register for the next live workshop |
| AI for personal study |
Develop an understanding of how generative AI works to write more efficient prompts Get practical ideas for using AI in personal study to save time and support learning Learn how to use AI ethically to avoid academic misconduct |
With the rise of a new generation of artificial intelligence (AI) tools and the introduction of generative AI, it can be confusing to understand how these tools work and how you can use them in your academic studies. Come along to this interactive workshop designed to equip you with the knowledge and skills for using various AI tools effectively and ethically in your personal study. This workshop will cover using AI for creating flashcards and mock questions, managing time, and using AI as a study coach. PLEASE NOTE: These workshops cover best practice and provide you with practical tips for getting the most out of AI, but make sure you also talk to your module leader or research supervisor to understand the copyright and data protection issues that might affect using AI in your personal study. |
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