Claude
IMPORTANT: Please read our GenAI Best Practices page before using this generative AI tool with course work.
Claude is an AI chatbot developed by Anthropic, designed with a strong emphasis on safety, alignment, and helpfulness. Named after Claude Shannon, the father of information theory, Claude is built on Anthropic's Constitutional AI framework, which aims to make the model more transparent, steerable, and respectful of human intent. Think of Claude as the AI that read the syllabus, double-checked the honor code, and still managed to be a helpful study buddy.
In the context of higher education, Claude shines in areas that require deep reasoning, clarity, and ethical boundaries. Faculty and students alike can use Claude for drafting and refining academic writing, generating ideas for research projects, or working through complex readings. Its tone tends to be more thoughtful and measured than some of its peers, making it a great choice for philosophical discussions, classroom discourse, or reflective learning activities. Claude is also particularly good at summarizing long or complex texts, which makes it a handy tool for students juggling dense reading lists.
What really sets Claude apart in the academic space is its careful approach to sensitive topics and its effort to avoid hallucinating or overconfidently asserting misinformation. This makes it a strong candidate for classrooms where responsible AI use is a learning objective, or where instructors want to highlight the importance of ethical AI behavior. It's also useful in faculty development sessions where the goal is to understand how different AI personalities impact learning environments.
While Claude may not be as flashy as some competitors, its reliability, grounded tone, and respect for context make it a compelling tool in any educational toolkit, especially when the goal is critical thinking over clickbait.
ACCESS CLAUDE
- Access Claude through the web.
- Access Claude through the Windows application, or Mac application.
- Access Claude on mobile through the Apple Store or Google Play.
DEMONSTRATION VIDEO
DEMO / TRAINING VIDEOS
GUIDES
WHERE TO GET HELP
- Anthropic Support Page
- Anthropic Help Center
- IDT Team (limited to free version support for instructional purposes only)
CANVAS INTEGRATION
Claude does not have a Canvas integration.
COST
Claude has a free option, a Pro option, and a Max option. Details & pricing for each plan.
ACCOUNT NEEDED
A Google account is recommended to save chat history.