This textbook by Dr Mark Carrigan explores how generative AI can be used within academia. It provides concrete insights into the use of AI technologies to promote research and collaboration in higher education.
The book discusses how generative AI can contribute to four core areas of academic work:
- Thinking processes: how generative AI can support the development of new ideas and encourage individual and shared reflection.
- Collaboration: using generative AI as a research assistant to improve team coordination and knowledge exchange.
- Communication: focus on the responsible use of generative AI to ease communication tasks without losing professionalism.
- Engagement: practical frameworks for applying generative AI to strengthen online engagement while preserving academic principles.
Dr Mark Carrigan is a digital sociologist and Senior Lecturer in Education at the University of Manchester. He is co-leader of the Digital Education Manchester group.
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