EFSC AI Student Success Hub

Artificial intelligence is transforming the way we learn, work, and solve problems. The EFSC AI Student Success Hub provides students with a central location to explore AI resources, build foundational AI knowledge, and learn how to use AI responsibly and effectively in support of their academic success.

Whether you are just getting started or looking to expand your skills, this hub offers free learning opportunities, guidance on ethical AI use, and curated resources to help you confidently navigate an AI-enabled world.

Getting Started with AI

What is Generative AI?

Generative AI is a type of artificial intelligence that creates new content in response to a user's prompt. It can produce text, images, audio, video, and computer code by recognizing patterns in large amounts of data. Generative AI can help students brainstorm ideas, explain concepts, summarize information, solve problems, and support learning. While it is a powerful tool, its responses should always be reviewed for accuracy and used responsibly.

AI Basics: How AI Works

Artificial intelligence identifies patterns in information, uses those patterns to make predictions, and creates new content based on what it has learned.

AI learns by analyzing large amounts of data to recognize relationships and patterns. Similar to how people improve through study and experience, AI improves by processing examples rather than through personal understanding.
AI predicts by applying those learned patterns to respond to questions, make recommendations, or estimate the most likely next step or answer.
AI generates by producing new content—such as text, images, code, audio, or other media—based on the information and patterns it has been trained to recognize.

In simple terms, AI does not think, reason, or understand the world the way people do. Instead, it analyzes data, identifies patterns, predicts likely outcomes, and generates responses based on the information it has learned.

10 AI Terms Everyone Should Know Introduction to Generative AI (Video)Introduction to Large Language Models (Video)

Student Learning Resources

Artificial Intelligence at EFSC: Research, Learning & Responsible Use: Start Here!

Learn how to use artificial intelligence responsibly at EFSC, apply AI during the research process, verify AI-generated information, cite or disclose AI use, and explore AI features in library resources.

Microsoft Learn Student Hub

Explore free AI learning paths, hands-on tutorials, Microsoft Copilot resources, and technical skill development designed specifically for college students. Learn at your own pace while building practical AI and technology skills

Microsoft Copilot

Microsoft Copilot is an AI-powered assistant that helps users brainstorm ideas, summarize information, generate content, answer questions, and improve productivity. Learn how to get started with Copilot, write effective prompts, and explore additional features to support learning and everyday tasks.

IBM SkillsBuild

IBM SkillsBuild is a free online learning platform that helps students develop in-demand technology and workplace skills through self-paced courses and digital credentials. Students can explore topics such as artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, data analytics, cloud computing, and professional skills while earning shareable digital badges that demonstrate their knowledge and accomplishments.

Google Cloud Skills Boost: Introduction to Responsible AI

Learn the fundamentals of responsible artificial intelligence through this free, self-paced course from Google Cloud. Explore key concepts such as fairness, transparency, privacy, and accountability, and discover how AI can be developed and used in ethical and trustworthy ways.

MLA Guide to AI Literacy

Developed by the Modern Language Association (MLA), this guide helps students build the knowledge and skills needed to use generative AI responsibly in academic settings. It explores how AI works, effective prompting strategies, ethical use, evaluating AI-generated content, and the importance of using AI to support learning while maintaining academic integrity.

Gemini Notebook (Formally NotebookLM)

Gemini Notebook an AI-powered research and study assistant from Google that helps students better understand their own course materials. Upload documents such as lecture notes, articles, textbooks, or PDFs, then ask questions, generate summaries, create study guides, develop practice quizzes, and explore connections across your sources. Because Gemini Notebook bases its responses on the materials you provide, it is a valuable tool for studying, research, and exam preparation.

Responsible AI Use

Data Privacy and Security

When using AI tools, it is important to protect your personal information and the privacy of others. Avoid entering sensitive or confidential information into public AI platforms, including student identification numbers, passwords, financial information, medical records, or personal details about yourself or others. Remember that information shared with some AI tools may be stored or used to improve future AI models. Before uploading assignments, class materials, or research documents, be sure you have permission to do so and follow your instructor's expectations. Taking a few simple precautions can help protect your privacy, maintain academic integrity, and ensure AI is used safely and responsibly.

Academic Integrity

Artificial intelligence can be a valuable learning tool, but it should always be used in accordance with your instructor's expectations and the College's academic integrity policies. Before using AI in a course, carefully review your course syllabus and assignment instructions to understand your instructor's guidelines. If you are unsure whether AI is allowed, ask your instructor before using it. Following course expectations helps ensure your work reflects your own learning and maintains academic honesty.

AI tools can generate text, images, audio, and other content in seconds, but that does not mean the content is free to use without consideration. Materials created by others, including books, articles, artwork, music, and videos, may be protected by copyright. When using AI to support your coursework, always respect intellectual property rights, cite sources when required, and avoid presenting someone else's work as your own. If you use AI-generated content in an assignment, follow your instructor's guidance and applicable citation standards. Understanding copyright helps you use AI responsibly while respecting the work and creativity of others.

Evaluating AI Responses

AI tools can provide helpful information, but their responses are not always accurate, complete, or free from bias. Before relying on AI-generated content, take time to evaluate the information carefully. Consider whether the response answers your question, includes sufficient detail, and is supported by credible evidence. Look for signs of outdated information, missing context, or unsupported claims. Using critical thinking when reviewing AI responses helps ensure you are learning from reliable and trustworthy information.

Fact-Checking Information

AI can sometimes generate incorrect or fabricated information that appears convincing. Always verify important facts, statistics, quotations, citations, and references by consulting reliable sources such as textbooks, scholarly articles, library databases, government websites, or other reputable organizations. Fact-checking AI-generated content helps you avoid spreading misinformation and ensures your academic work is accurate, credible, and well supported.

Join the EFSC AI Student Club

Interested in exploring artificial intelligence beyond the classroom? The EFSC AI Student Club is for students who are curious about AI, eager to learn, and excited to collaborate with others. Whether you are new to AI or already have experience, everyone is welcome.

Club Activities May Include:

Guest speakers from industry and higher education
Hands-on AI workshops and demonstrations
Prompt engineering and AI tool exploration
AI ethics and responsible use discussions
Student projects and innovation challenges
Networking and career exploration
Campus events and AI awareness initiatives

Leadership Opportunities

The club is currently seeking students interested in leadership positions. Club leadership provides valuable experience in teamwork, communication, project management, and event planning.

Interested in joining or becoming a leader?

Contact Dean Ilana Grimes at grimesi@easternflorida.edu.