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AI Resources Hub
The AI Resource Hub is a curated collection of resources designed to equip the UNT
community — faculty, staff, and students — with the knowledge, skills, and tools needed
to navigate the dynamic world of AI in higher education. Resources include books,
newsletters, online trainings, and more, chosen for their long-term relevance and
diverse perspectives, from enthusiasm to skepticism about AI's impact on higher education
and beyond. We invite you to contribute to the Hub’s growth and evolution by submitting
additional resources.
The authors of the AI Resource Hub used generative AI tools to refine and enhance its content through an iterative and collaborative process. Did you know? UNT has an enterprise subscription to Microsoft products. As a result, Copilot—Microsoft’s AI tool—provides stronger data security and privacy than free AI platforms, and user inputs are not shared or used to train the underlying language models.
The authors of the AI Resource Hub used generative AI tools to refine and enhance its content through an iterative and collaborative process. Did you know? UNT has an enterprise subscription to Microsoft products. As a result, Copilot—Microsoft’s AI tool—provides stronger data security and privacy than free AI platforms, and user inputs are not shared or used to train the underlying language models.
AI Use & Data Security
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not be private. Please use discretion when entering information into AI tools and
Large Language Models (LLMs).
AI For Work
Online Resource
Enhance your productivity and explore the potential of AI with the AI for Education
Prompt Library. This extensive collection offers AI prompts designed to assist with
various tasks, from lesson planning and assessments to communication and administrative
duties. Discover new ways to leverage AI's capabilities in your work today.
Book
AI developer and entrepreneur Max Bennett offers a sweeping and imaginative account
of how intelligence has evolved—both biological and artificial. Drawing on insights
from neuroscience, he explores how human and synthetic minds are built, how they learn,
and what this might reveal about the future of AI. Through the lens of the brain’s
evolutionary story, Bennett examines what today’s AI systems can do, where they fall
short, and how they may develop in the years to come.
Book
Co-Intelligence: Living and Working with AI by Ethan Mollick offers an engaging exploration of how AI is transforming our academic,
professional, and personal lives. Mollick challenges readers to view AI systems as
"alien minds" — both familiar and strange — and provides insights into identifying
tasks best suited for humans, such as those fostering creativity and critical thinking.
Online Resource
Stay informed about the latest generative AI tools relevant to higher education with
Ithaka S+R's Generative AI Product Tracker. This comprehensive list features AI products
specifically designed for or actively used by postsecondary faculty and students in
teaching, learning, and research. Explore the tracker to discover new tools and stay
ahead of the curve.
Podcast
Produced by The New York Times, Hard Fork explores the intersection of technology, culture, and politics, with frequent discussions
on artificial intelligence. Hosted by tech journalists Kevin Roose and Casey Newton,
the podcast blends informed analysis with a conversational and often humorous tone
to make the latest tech developments approachable. Featuring conversations with tech
experts and leaders, it provides valuable insights into AI’s broader societal impact.
Online Resource
Developed by José Antonio Bowen, coauthor of the book Teaching with AI, this website provides practical resources for integrating AI into your work life. Designed for professionals of all kinds, it features customizable prompts for leveraging AI in communication, data analysis, problem-solving, and more. "Introduction to AI" also includes links to additional tools and resources to support your effective AI adoption.
Newsletter
Stay at the forefront of AI's impact on education and the workplace with "One Useful
Thing," a research-based newsletter by Ethan Mollick. Discover timely updates on new
AI products and capabilities, along with insightful prompts and practical guidance
on integrating AI into your professional and academic life.
For a deeper dive into Mollick's perspectives on GenAI, explore his book, Co-Intelligence, also featured on the AI Resource Hub.
For a deeper dive into Mollick's perspectives on GenAI, explore his book, Co-Intelligence, also featured on the AI Resource Hub.
AI for Teaching and Learning
Online Resource
Unsure how to disclose your use of AI? This guide from Monash University provides
templates and examples for AI acknowledgments and citations, as well as suggestions
for documenting AI use. It's an excellent resource for promoting responsible and ethical
AI practices.
Online Resource
Educators looking to incorporate AI into their teaching can explore this curated
collection of assignments from The AI Pedagogy Project. Sourced from instructors
worldwide, they cover topics such as AI literacy, ethics, creative applications, and
critical thinking. Each assignment provides practical strategies for engaging students
with AI tools while fostering critical engagement and deeper learning across disciplines.
Podcast
This podcast helps you stay up to date on the latest trends in artificial intelligence. Produced by Cognilytica, a research and advisory firm specializing in AI and related technologies, AI Today features a wide range of guest experts from industry, government, and academia. It covers a wide range topics such as machine learning, AI ethics, and new innovations in a clear and accessible manner.
Book
Written by Emmanuel K. Nartey, a senior lecturer in law at Bath Spa University, this book offers practical guidance for integrating generative AI in teaching and learning
in higher education. It combines historical background, ethical considerations, and practical strategies to help educators navigate AI's opportunities and risks. Though drawing from UK institutions, its frameworks apply broadly to global academic contexts.
Online Training
Developed by the University of Glasgow, this self-paced online course explores how
to use AI responsibly in your academic work. It covers key topics like AI’s role in
research, ethical concerns, and academic integrity. Gain practical skills in finding
and evaluating sources, analyzing data, and refining your writing with AI. This course
is especially useful for those conducting original research and wanting to better
understand AI’s limitations and best practices.
Join Coursera for UNT and login with your UNT credentials to enroll for free.
Join Coursera for UNT and login with your UNT credentials to enroll for free.
Video Resource
Curious about the difference between generative and agentic AI? Want to learn more
about AI’s impact on jobs and the workforce? IBM Technology’s YouTube channel features short and engaging videos that break down complex AI issues and topics such as these. Whether you're exploring careers in tech or simply curious about AI, they offer practical insights from industry experts.
Online Training
Develop the knowledge and skills to use GenAI effectively and responsibly in your
academic work and beyond. Learning with AI: Critical LIteracy for College Students is an online, asychronous microcredential that is designed for UNT undergraduates
and graduate students of all majors, interests, and career goals. It is free for all
UNT faculty, staff, and students.
Book
Drawing on two decades of teaching writing, John Warner challenges the rapid adoption
of AI in higher education and beyond. Framing writing as a process rather than a product—as
an embodied act of thinking and feeling—he defends human-centered practices that foster
critical skills and lifelong learning. Warner offers a framework for responding to
GenAI—resist, renew, explore—emphasizing resistance and renewal over uncritical embrace.
Online Resource
Developed by three faculty members from the University of Arkansas and West Virginia
University, this guide explores ten key premises for critically engaging with generative
AI in writing studies. While the title suggests rejection, Refusing Generative AI
encourages informed decision-making about AI’s role in the classroom, addressing its
ethical, pedagogical, and institutional impacts.
Newsletter
Examine the impact of generative AI on higher education with "Rhetorica," a newsletter
by Marc Watkins. Gain insights into how AI is reshaping practices around reading,
writing, research, and more.
Online Resource
Explore a curated collection of AI policy statements from UNT's peer institutions.
These diverse approaches to generative AI — ranging from acceptance and integration
to stricter limitations — offer valuable insights for crafting your own AI policies.
Online Resource
Not sure where to start with AI? This guide is a great starting point for navigating
today’s rapidly evolving tech landscape. Developed by Elon University in partnership
with the American Association of Colleges and Universities (AAC&U), it's packed with
clear visuals and an easy-to-follow format. It's designed to make understanding AI
approachable—even if you’re a complete beginner.
Online Textbook
How can educators thoughtfully and responsibly integrate generative AI into their teaching? Conceived in 2023, this open-access textbook explores the opportunities and challenges of AI in higher education, providing practical strategies for various disciplines. Covering topics like ethical considerations, assignment design, and critical engagement
with AI tools, Teaching and Generative AI helps instructors make informed decisions about incorporating AI into their classrooms.
Book
Reimagine your teaching practices with Teaching with AI: A Practical Guide to a New Era of Human Learning by José Antonio Bowen and C. Edward Watson. This book encourages faculty to embrace
AI literacy as a core competency, emphasizing critical thinking and responsible AI
use. Discover adaptable prompts and strategies for integrating AI into your classroom
without relying on one-size-fits-all solutions.
Online Resource
This curated playlist of TED Talks explores some of the most pressing and consequential
issues in artificial intelligence today. Featuring leading experts from different
disciplines and industries, these talks examine both the promise and the perils of
AI technologies. Topics range from technical areas like machine learning and robotics
to broader questions of creativity, ethics, and the future of work.
Report
Gain valuable insights into how UNT faculty are currently using and perceiving Generative
AI in their teaching and research. This comprehensive report, based on a Spring 2024
survey, explores faculty familiarity with GenAI, its applications in various academic
contexts, and the resources and support needed for effective and responsible integration.
Online Resource
Created by the UNT Libraries, this guide introduces AI with a focus on its applications
in teaching, learning, and research. It includes curated resources, tools, practical
guidance, and a glossary of AI terms, helping users navigate AI’s challenges, learn
about its tools, and find additional support.
AI Ethics and Policy
Blog
Curious about the limitations and risks of AI? AI as Normal Technology critically examines the hype surrounding AI technologies, separating fact from fiction.
Written by AI researchers Arvind Narayanan and Sayash Kapoor, this blog provides insightful analyses on claims about AI’s capabilities,
ethics, and real-world impact. It’s a resource for anyone looking to cut through the noise and understand AI more clearly.
Book
Delve into the complex ethical challenges surrounding AI with AI Ethics by Mark Coeckelbergh. This accessible introduction grounds discussions in philosophical
debates, encouraging reflection on how AI ethics reveal deeper questions about humanity
itself. Though predating the widespread use of large language models, AI Ethics remains a relevant primer.
AI Ethics is part of MIT Press' Essential Knowledge series, which includes other introductions to AI topics.
AI Ethics is part of MIT Press' Essential Knowledge series, which includes other introductions to AI topics.
Online Resource
Explore a growing repository of over 1,500 news articles from May 1, 2023, to today.
Created and regularly updated by Casey Fiesler, this sortable spreadsheet is organized
into 14 categories, such as bias, misinformation, and sustainability, providing an
easy way to delve into key topics in AI ethics and policy.
Podcast
Curious about AI but not a tech expert? Produced by the University of Texas at Austin, this podcast makes artificial intelligence approachable for all audiences. Hosted by Marc Airhart, a science writer, and Professor Casey Boyle, Director of the Digital Writing and Research Lab at UT, AI for the Rest of Us explores AI’s impact on society, education, and daily life through conversations with
academic and industry experts.
Online Resource
Access a wealth of open-access resources on AI policy with the Artificial Intelligence
(AI) Policy Collection. Developed and maintained by the UNT Libraries, this collection
provides overviews, implementation plans, guiding frameworks, and resources for implementing
AI and machine learning in diverse environments. Discover documents published by Federal
agencies, NGOs, and international, state, and local governments.
Book
Unpack the transformative role of artificial intelligence in modern life with Code Dependent: Living in the Shadow of AI. Written by Madhumita Murgia, former European technology correspondent and current artificial intelligence editor
for the Financial Times, this book provides deep reporting and sharp analysis of AI technologies’ role in shaping societies around the world. Murgia xposes critical issues like bias, privacy, and inequality. Her book is a must-read for those who want to explore the ethical dimensions and social impact dimensions of AI.
Book
Explore the ethical, legal, and policy challenges posed by artificial intelligence
in Taming Silicon Valley: How We Can Ensure That AI Works for Us by Gary Marcus. This forceful critique of Big Tech examines pressing issues such
as data privacy, misinformation, and the lack of regulation, while offering actionable
policy solutions. Well-suited for those seeking a deeper understanding of the ethical,
technological, and policy dimensions of AI.
AI Tools
Please Note: Publicly available tools may not be approved or sanctioned by the university. Please
ensure you follow proper procurement and data security protocols prior to embarking
on your AI journey.