Artificial Intelligence Resources
What is Artificial Intelligence?
AI, or Artificial Intelligence, is a technology that uses computers, programs, and
data to imitate human thinking. These systems are built to complete specific tasks,
such as making decisions, recognizing patterns, and performing actions. AI is used
in many everyday technologies, including self-driving cars, virtual assistants like
Siri and Alexa, and spelling and grammar checkers in Microsoft Word.
Artificial Intelligence is transforming higher education by enhancing learning, streamlining
tasks, and supporting research. Staying informed about its impact is essential for
educators, students, and professionals. Below are some widely used AI tools as well
as resources training opportunities available to anyone interested in exploring AI’s
growing impact in education. If you would like to contribute to this list of resources,
contact the Institutional Effectiveness Office.
Useful AI Tools for Educators and Other Professionals
Collaboration
Miro AI (Collaborative brainstorming for research and curriculum development)
Design & Content Creation
Canva Magic Write (Creating engaging presentations and academic materials)
Documentation
Scribe AI (Creating step-by-step guides)
Organizing & Productivity
Notion AI (Organizing course materials, research, and administrative tasks)
Otter.ai (Transcribing meetings, interviews, and discussions)
Research & Computation
Elicit (Finding, summarizing, and analyzing research papers)
Perplexity AI (Researching and summarizing academic sources)
Wolfram Alpha (Assisting with complex equations and mathematical analysis)
Zotero (Organizing citations and generating bibliographies)
Writing & Communication
ChatGPT (Drafting syllabi, creating writing prompts)
Grammarly (Proofreading research papers, emails, and memos)
CCC Systemwide Resources
Digital Center for Innovation, Transformation and Equity
Generative AI and the Future of Teaching and Learning (report)
AI Learning Opportunities
California Community Colleges Artificial Intelligence Consortium
California Virtual Campus Artificial Intelligence Professional Development
Playlab Artificial Intelligence Professional Learning Learning Community
Spring 2025 Artificial Intelligence Webinars (@CVC)
Generative AI Meets Universal Design for Learning
Thursday, March 6, 2025, at 1:00 PM
The Content Authenticity Initiative - Transparency in the Age of AI
Monday, March 10, 2025, at 10:00 AM
Leveraging AI to Create UDL-Driven and Accessible Course Content
Thursday, March 20, 2025, at 11:00 AM
Easy AI for Educators: Simple Ways to Test How AI Can Help
Monday, March 24, 2025, at 1:00 PM
Authentic Presence & Digital Doubles: Navigating Synthetic Media in Equitable Online
Teaching
Thursday, April 10, 2025, at 10:00 AM
Connections That Count: How CoPs Are Advancing AI Conversations
Monday, April 14, 2025, at 11:00 AM
Should Educators Be Using AI? Addressing Ethics as We Explore AI Assistance
Tuesday, April 22, 2025, at 11:00 AM
Advanced AI Assistance with Course Materials
Thursday, May 1, 2025, at 10:00 AM
