Asking for help when you encounter difficult concepts is an effective way to expand your knowledge, even if you seek assistance from AI tools.
To engage with AI tools effectively:
- Ask clear questions: You'll receive specific answers when your questions are clear and concise.
- Include any information you think is relevant, such as asking for explanations in a way you can understand and requesting examples.
- Be prepared to verify outputs and cross-check with reliable sources to ensure the accuracy of the information provided.
Strategies for using GenAI
An example of understanding difficult concepts using Copilot
Before accepting the AI tools’ explanation, ask yourself:
How to verify outputs?
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Remember that you engage with AI tools to enhance your learning, not to hinder it by relying solely on their outputs. To benefit, make sure to verify the provided information and use multiple sources to expand your knowledge and improve your independent learning skills.
Reach out to HELPS if you like some guidelines on what to do with AI tools and to learn to become a better writer or improve your learning and academic skills.