These resources are intended to help students, faculty, and staff at Boston College navigate the rapidly evolving field of generative AI. Here you'll find information about BC-supported AI tools, as well as resources to help you use them.
Generative AI Resources
Getting Started
Feeling overwhelmed about how to get started using generative AI? Learn the basics so you can start using BC-supported tools.
AI Tools
BC students, faculty, and staff have access to several GenAI tools with data protection. Learn how to use Copilot, Gemini, and NotebookLM.
Training
Enhance your knowledge of generative AI with training. Options for learning include self-paced LinkedIn Learning courses, ITS hybrid classes for faculty and staff, and a Center for Digital Innovation in Learning (CDIL) Canvas Course for faculty.
Prompts
Generative AI tools use prompts, which are text you enter as a question or statement to tell the tool what you want it to do. View these resources to learn how to create good prompts.
Teaching
Various University departments have provided guidelines and tips to help faculty with AI in teaching. View resources on teaching in an AI world, communicating with students around AI, AI detection tools and more.
Research
Access to generative AI tools has led to many questions about their place in academia, specifically with regard to academic research. The Office of the Vice Provost for Research has collected various resources and information to provide support to faculty and staff engaged in research.
Library Guide
The BC Libraries Guide to Generative AI provides a high-level overview of generative AI, with information about types of AI tools, prompts, evaluating results and more.