Teaching with Technology

Generative AI Hub 3.0

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Generative AI tools are rapidly changing how we teach, learn, work, and create. This hub is designed by Daniel Wooddell to support Xavier faculty and staff in exploring AI thoughtfully and effectively.

While designed for the Xavier community, these resources are available for broader use. If you share or adapt content from this site, please provide appropriate attribution.

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New to generative AI or looking for practical ways to get started? Begin with these key resources:

AI and Jesuit Teaching

→Explore how AI can support teaching with purpose by aligning its use with reflection, ethical awareness, student-centered learning, and the development of the whole person in a Jesuit context.

Explore AI and Jesuit Teaching

Quick Wins for Teaching

→Explore simple, practical ways to use AI for tasks like lecture planning, discussion questions, study materials, and instructional preparation.

Explore Quick Wins for Teaching

Getting Started with AI

If you are new to generative AI, these resources will help you build a foundation.

Best Practices for Using AI

→Learn key considerations for using AI effectively, including accuracy, transparency, and appropriate use.

Learn Best Practices for Using AI

Prompting Basics

→Learn how to write effective prompts to get more useful and relevant results from AI tools.

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AI Tools

Generative AI tools can support many aspects of teaching, from course preparation to meaningful student engagement. Explore the commonly used generative AI tools and LLMs below.

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  1. Canvas IgniteAI - Canvas AI suite
  2. ChatGPT - OpenAI GenAI chat
  3. Claude - Anthropic GenAI chat
  4. Copilot - Microsoft GenAI chat
  5. Gemini - Google GenAI chat
  6. NotebookLM - Google AI research
  7. Perplexity - GenAI research engine

Xavier Custom AI Tools

Learning Experience Enhancer - for ChatGPT


Whether you're refining outcomes, aligning assessments, designing AI-resilient tasks, or simply asking “does this reflect Xavier’s mission?”, L.E.E. is here to partner with you. Bring whatever you have: a syllabus, a set of outcomes, an assignment, a module, or just a question. →Built by Carli Rae

Using AI Thoughtfully at Xavier

AI can increase efficiency, but effective teaching is grounded in more than speed. It involves reflection, connection, and intentional design.

  • Use AI to support, not replace, student thinking.
  • Encourage transparency and responsible use.
  • Create opportunities for reflection and dialogue.

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