Artificial intelligence (AI) tools can help students, faculty, and staff with research, writing, brainstorming, summarizing information, organizing ideas, and other everyday tasks. TWU provides access to several AI tools and learning resources. Each tool has different features and is best suited for different types of tasks.
Google Gemini
Access: Gemini
Google Gemini is an AI assistant that can help with tasks such as brainstorming, drafting and revising content, summarizing information, generating ideas, and exploring topics.
Examples of how you might use Gemini:
- Brainstorm ideas for a project, presentation, or assignment
- Draft or revise emails and other communications
- Summarize information
- Create outlines and study materials
- Ask questions and explore topics
- Generate ideas for classroom activities or projects
Learn more: LinkedIn Learning: Google Gemini: Get Started with Google's AI Assistant
NotebookLM
Access: NotebookLM
NotebookLM is an AI-powered research and learning assistant that works with sources you provide. You can add materials such as documents, PDFs, websites, Google Docs, and other supported sources and then ask questions about the information. NotebookLM can also help create study guides, summaries, briefings, and other formats from your sources.
Examples of how you might use NotebookLM:
- Summarize course readings or research materials
- Ask questions about documents you provide
- Create study guides from class materials
- Organize information from multiple sources
- Identify key concepts and topics
- Create an overview of a set of documents
Learn more: LinkedIn Learning: NotebookLM: First Look
Microsoft Copilot
Access: Microsoft Copilot
Microsoft Copilot is an AI assistant from Microsoft that can help with writing, brainstorming, summarizing, and other productivity tasks.
Examples of how you might use Copilot:
- Draft and revise communications
- Brainstorm ideas
- Summarize information
- Create outlines
- Improve the clarity and tone of writing
- Explore ideas and topics
- Support productivity and everyday work
Learn more:
LinkedIn Learning: Microsoft 365 Copilot for Work
Using AI Responsibly
AI tools can be useful, but they should be used thoughtfully and responsibly.
Protect TWU Information
Do not enter TWU confidential, agency-sensitive, or business-functional data into AI tools unless the platform has a designated secure login or TWU has specifically approved the use of that information with the tool.
This includes information that should not be shared outside authorized TWU systems or with unauthorized individuals.
When using an AI tool, consider:
- What information am I entering?
- Does the information contain confidential or sensitive TWU data?
- Am I using the TWU-approved or designated secure login?
- Does the tool have access to files, applications, or other information that I have not intentionally shared?
- Do I have permission to upload or share the information?
When in doubt, do not upload or enter the information until you have confirmed that the tool and use case are appropriate.
Review AI-Generated Content
AI-generated information can contain errors, omissions, outdated information, or inaccurate citations. Always review AI-generated content before using it for academic, administrative, or professional purposes. AI should support your workânot replace your judgment.
Protect Personal and Academic Information
Do not enter personal, student, employee, or other sensitive information into an AI tool unless you are authorized to do so and the tool has an appropriate secure configuration. Students should also follow their instructor's requirements regarding the use of AI for assignments and coursework.
AI Tools at a Glance
Getting Started
Choose the AI tool that best fits your task, and begin with the available LinkedIn Learning resources to learn more about its capabilities. Remember to protect TWU information, verify AI-generated content, and follow TWU policies and academic requirements when using AI.
For additional support, contact the Technology Service Desk at 940-898-3971, servicedesk@twu.edu, or submit a request through the Technology Service Catalog.