How Can I Use and Not Use Copilot

In this video, Dr. Bjorn Mercer, a Department Chair in the School of Arts, Humanities, and Education, discusses the appropriate and inappropriate ways to utilize Copilot as a student. This video is essential for understanding how to effectively integrate generative AI tools into your studies while maintaining academic integrity.

Dr. Mercer explains that Copilot can be a valuable resource for research assistance, study planning, writing support, understanding concepts, and exam preparation. By providing context and asking specific questions, students can use Copilot to find reliable sources, summarize articles, organize study schedules, brainstorm ideas, structure writing, and even quiz themselves on complex topics. However, it's crucial to use Copilot ethically and avoid relying on it for original research, personal reflections, practical skills, and completing assignments or exams. Dr. Mercer emphasizes the importance of developing your own critical thinking and problem-solving skills, adhering to academic integrity policies, and not sharing confidential information with AI tools.

This video provides a comprehensive guide on how to maximize the benefits of Copilot while avoiding potential pitfalls, ensuring that students can enhance their learning experience responsibly.

Using this video’s transcript, Copilot assisted with drafting the overview.

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