How to Use Artificial Intelligence

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2. Getting Organised

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Getting Organised

Apart from teaching you, AI can be a valuable tool for university students in many ways. By making good use of AI tools, you can get more organised and use your time better. 

Time Management

AI can help you manage your schedule and make the best use of your time before deadlines, for example AI can:

•  help you create a weekly or monthly schedule, ensuring you allocate time for classes, study sessions, assignments, and personal activities.
• assist you in prioritising tasks based on deadlines and importance, helping you focus on what needs to be done first.
• help you set reminders for important deadlines, exams, and meetings, ensuring you stay on top of your commitments.
• help you break down large projects or assignments into smaller, manageable tasks, making it easier to tackle them step by step.
• provide tips and strategies for effective time management, such as the Pomodoro Technique, time blocking, and avoiding procrastination.
• help you find a balance between academic responsibilities and personal activities, ensuring you have time for relaxation and self-care.

You just need to explain clearly to Copilot (LSBU's recommended AI) what you want to do, and it will be able to help. 

Collaboration and Communication

AI should not do the communicating and collaborating for you, of course, but it can help you to communicate more effectively and find the best ways to do things. Regarding working in teams with other students, it can:

• help you organise and manage group projects by suggesting tools like Trello or Google Keep, which allow you to assign tasks, set deadlines, and track progress collaboratively.
• recommend platforms like Google Drive or Microsoft OneDrive for sharing and co-editing documents in real-time. This makes it easier to work together on assignments and presentations.
• help you schedule and coordinate meetings with your group, which ensures everyone is on the same page and available at the same time.

Regarding communicating with other students, your teachers, or others, it can:

• provide tips on effective communication strategies, such as active listening, clear messaging, and constructive feedback, to enhance your interactions with other students and teachers.
• draft professional emails to tutors, other students, or potential collaborators, so you can produce messages that are clear and effective.
• suggest which platforms to use (like Zoom or Microsoft Teams) for group chats and discussions, which can help streamline communication and keep everyone informed.

Just tell Copilot (LSBU's recommended AI) what you want to do, and it will suggest ways to do it.

Example

Here's an example of how you could use AI at LSBU.

A student logs in to their LSBU account and asks Copilot for help managing time before a deadline. They write:

I have to write a 3000-word essay in one month. Can you work out a good schedule for me so that I can meet this deadline? 

Copilot replies (highlighted in yellow):

This is a very useful start, but remember, you will still need to evaluate this plan and see if there is anything missing. So, use Copilot, but don't rely on it! You still need to think for yourself. 

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