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AI at UMFK: Faculty - Tools for Teaching

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University of Maine System (UMS) AI Tools

UMS Recommended AI Tools

Gemini (gemini.google.com/):

  • Assists with tasks such as writing, research, problem-solving, and creative ideation
  • Sign in with your university Google Account
Perplexity AI (perplexity.ai):
  • A powerful AI search engine that provides detailed answers with citations
  • No account required for basic use
  • Offers both quick and in-depth search options
Claude AI (claude.ai):
  • Developed by Anthropic, known for its strong ethical principles
  • Capable of handling text and image inputs
  • Free version available with limited daily usage
ChatGPT (chat.openai.com):
  • OpenAI's popular chatbot with broad knowledge and capabilities
  • Free version uses GPT-3.5 model
  • Create an account to access chat history and other features

As always, please remember to use these AI tools responsibly and in accordance with the UMS's University's ethical guidelines and academic integrity policies as well as the UMFK Generative Artificial Intelligence (AI) Use Guidance

Other AI resources

AI Tools by Category (from Purdue University)

The following are links to tables of AI tools by category created by the Libraries and School of Information Studies at Purdue University.

You will find the following information:

  • Comparisons by feature (accuracy, limitations, pricing, etc.)
  • Information about how to use the AI tools (and links to the tools themselves)

Additional tools not mentioned on the Purdue site:

NotebookLM - an AI-powered note-taking tool that helps researchers efficiently summarize and synthesize information from various sources, enabling deeper understanding and faster knowledge discovery (Gemini 2024).

NightCafe  -  Image generator

Other tools not mentioned at Purdue

Assignments

Higher Education Websites - For Faculty

Attribution

Banner image created and edited by library staff using NightCafe generative AI program; Pre-set style, NightCafe; Model, Dreamshaper XL Lightning; Using prompt, "bright sunshine overhead at noon on a lake with elements of technology rising up out of the water. Light and bright colors."; No revised prompt by NightCafe; Aspect ratio 16:9.