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AI Literacy

A four-module introduction to generative AI: how it works, its ethics and limits, prompting, and citing AI responsibly.

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APA Style

Citing sources, formatting references, and building a reference list in APA 7th edition, with practice and a quick-check quiz.

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Status · In development Format · 4 modules · self-paced Est. time · 2–3 hours Level · Intro · no prerequisites

Badge 01

AI Literacy

Help students understand what generative AI is, where it fails, how to use it ethically, and how to cite it. Built for any course, not only technical ones.

What's covered

  • 1The fundamentals. What AI is, what generative AI is, and how large language models work.
  • 2Using generative AI well. Real uses, prompt engineering, and an intro to "vibe coding": building by describing.
  • 3Ethics & limits. Bias, misinformation, fairness, AI and the environment, AI agents, and detection myths.
  • 4Using AI in your work. Fact-checking, citing AI, and a "Billion Bees" case study that ties it together.

What students can do after

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    Explain generative AI in plain language and describe some of its real limitations.

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    Write and refine prompts to get more useful, accurate results.

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    Recognize bias and misinformation and weigh the ethical trade-offs of AI tools.

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    Cite AI use appropriately and fact-check AI output against reliable sources.

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Status · In development Format · self-paced module Est. time · ~1 hour Edition · APA 7th

Badge 02

APA Style

A focused, practice-based intro to citing sources and formatting references in APA 7th edition. The package is being assembled now; here's what it will include.

What it will cover

  • AWhy we cite. Giving credit, avoiding plagiarism, and the logic of a citation.
  • BIn-text citations. Author–date format, direct quotes, and paraphrase.
  • CThe reference list. Common source types and hanging-indent formatting.
  • DPractice & check. Build-a-reference activities and a short self-check quiz.

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