AI Information Literacy for College Students

Develop skills for distinguishing between reliable AI-generated information and convincing misinformation to protect your academic reputation. Learn valuable skills and have the confidence that your work is truly your own.

Eduvators Team

Language

English

Level

Beginner

Duration

2 hours

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What you will learn

Identify AI-generated misinformation and explain how AI systems can produce plausible but incorrect information.

Articulate why AI information can be misleading, including the differences between pattern completion and factual knowledge.

Apply critical evaluation techniques such as triangulation, source validation, and confidence scoring to assess AI-generated content.

Recognize signals of uncertainty in AI responses, including hedging language and vague attributions.

Develop responsible AI use practices by systematically documenting interactions and verification processes.

Implement the "Evaluate Before You Integrate" framework when incorporating AI-generated information into academic work.

Course content

Course Description

AI tools have become ubiquitous companions for students—but they can confidently present fiction as fact. This course equips you with essential skills to distinguish reliable AI-generated information from convincing misinformation that could undermine your academic work.

Through hands-on exercises and practical techniques and strategies, you'll learn to identify AI hallucinations, apply verification strategies, and recognize when AI systems are operating outside their knowledge base. You'll develop a systematic approach to evaluating AI responses before incorporating them into your assignments ensuring your work remains credible and academically sound.

Whether you're using AI for research papers, presentations, or projects, these skills will protect your academic reputation while allowing you to leverage AI's capabilities effectively. Join us to build the critical thinking community needed to navigate the complex relationship between artificial intelligence and academic integrity in college.