Generative Artificial Intelligence (GenAI) tools are everywhere and part of your everyday life whether you're aware of them or not. These tools have become part of how you learn, research, and create and can be helpful tools to support your learning—when used ethically and productively.
This page is your guide to using AI in a way that supports your learning and meets academic integrity expectations.
Resource library
Using GenAI creatively and ethically to make your academic life easier at university.
leveraging AI effectively and ethically for your writing assignments
Disclosing and citing use of GenAI in your school work.
Self-directed learning modules
Introduction to GenAI for Students
The Introduction to GenAI for Students LEARN module provides students with a foundational introduction to generative artificial intelligence and provides guidance for responsible use of GenAI tools. The module outlines where to find on-campus support for navigating GenAI tools, flags areas of GenAI to be aware of and shares concrete examples of how GenAI can be used responsibly in ways that enhance rather than replace students' growing expertise. It is available as a free self-registration course on LEARN. Follow these steps to view and complete the module:
- Register on LEARN.
- Click Self Registration.
- Click "GenAI_Literacy | Introduction to GenAI for students"
- Click "Register" and confirm your information
- Click "Submit" then "Finish" then "Done"
Applied AI for Future-Focused Professionals
Unlock the confidence and skills you need to work effectively with AI in any professional setting. The Applied AI for future-focused professionals micro-course gives you hands-on experience with the tools, concepts and responsible practices shaping today’s workplaces. Whether you’re in co-op or a regular (non-co-op) program, you’ll develop practical AI capabilities you can apply immediately to projects, problem-solving and career opportunities.
Find us on campus
If you see us on campus, come say hello and talk with us in-person about GenAI. We've got activities, handouts and extra resources to help you navigate leveraging GenAI as part of your studies at Waterloo.
