{"id":87,"date":"2025-04-24T14:53:48","date_gmt":"2025-04-24T18:53:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/carleton.ca\/ai\/?page_id=87"},"modified":"2025-07-10T11:35:03","modified_gmt":"2025-07-10T15:35:03","slug":"use-cases","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/carleton.ca\/ai\/instructors\/use-cases\/","title":{"rendered":"GenAI in the Classroom: Use Cases"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<section class=\"w-screen px-6 cu-section cu-section--white ml-offset-center md:px-8 lg:px-14\">\n    <div class=\"space-y-6 cu-max-w-child-7xl  md:space-y-10 cu-prose-first-last\">\n\n            <div class=\"cu-textmedia flex flex-col lg:flex-row mx-auto gap-6 md:gap-10 my-6 md:my-12 first:mt-0 max-w-7xl\">\n        <div class=\"justify-start cu-textmedia-content cu-prose-first-last\" style=\"flex: 0 0 60%;\">\n            <header class=\"font-light prose-xl cu-pageheader md:prose-2xl cu-component-updated cu-prose-first-last\">\n                                    <h1 class=\"cu-prose-first-last font-semibold !mt-2 mb-4 md:mb-6 relative after:absolute after:h-px after:bottom-0 after:bg-cu-red after:left-px text-3xl md:text-4xl lg:text-5xl lg:leading-[3.5rem] pb-5 after:w-10 text-cu-black-700 not-prose\">\n                        GenAI in the Classroom: Use Cases\n                    <\/h1>\n                \n                                \n                                    \n\n<p>Below you&#8217;ll find some ideas about how you can use GenAI tools, such as Copilot, in different types of assignments to enhance student learning.<\/p>\n\n\n                            <\/header>\n\n                    <\/div>\n\n                    <div class=\"cu-textmedia-bgimg flex-1 rounded-xl bg-no-repeat bg-cover \" style=\"background-image: url(https:\/\/carleton.ca\/ai\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/106\/2025\/04\/Students-in-FLL-2-768x541.jpg); background-position: 46% 58%; transform: scale(1);\"><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n\n    <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"supporting-writing-and-communication\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Supporting Writing and Communication<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Use GenAI tools to improve clarity, structure and expression.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong class=\"myprefix-text-bold\">Improving grammar, vocabulary and sentence structure:<\/strong> Students paste in a paragraph and prompt Copilot for grammar or clarity improvements. They compare original and revised versions and reflect in class.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong class=\"myprefix-text-bold\">Revising resume and cover letters:<\/strong> Students prompt Copilot for specific revisions (e.g. stronger verbs, better organization), then compare and reflect on the changes.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong class=\"myprefix-text-bold\">Creating writing samples for peer revision:<\/strong> Students iterate on tone, content and structure with Copilot, then share and discuss how and why they made changes.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"generating-ideas-and-prompts\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Generating Ideas and Prompts<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Use GenAI to spark creativity, structure thoughts or unblock progress.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong class=\"myprefix-text-bold\">Brainstorming for assignments or group work:<\/strong> Students use Copilot to generate possible topics, outlines or directions for writing or project-based assignments.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong class=\"myprefix-text-bold\">Writing prompt generation:<\/strong> Copilot generates creative or analytical writing prompts to help students get started or explore multiple directions.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong class=\"myprefix-text-bold\">Debate and discussion counterpoints: <\/strong>Students input an argument and ask Copilot to generate counterarguments to strengthen critical thinking and persuasive writing.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"enhancing-language-learning\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Enhancing Language Learning<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Support vocabulary, grammar and translation practice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong class=\"myprefix-text-bold\">Vocabulary in context: <\/strong>Students ask Copilot to translate a word and provide contextual uses, then write their own sentences and evaluate feedback.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong class=\"myprefix-text-bold\">Grammar and sentence accuracy checks: <\/strong>Students generate sentences in their target language and prompt Copilot to check for correctness and fluency.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong class=\"myprefix-text-bold\">Converse in a new language:<\/strong> Students have a conversation with Copilot using their target language to develop conversational skills, asking for occasional feedback.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"simulations-and-practice\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Simulations and Practice<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Leverage GenAI to role-play, simulate and prep for real-life communication scenarios.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong class=\"myprefix-text-bold\">Interview skill-building: <\/strong>Students use Copilot for mock interview simulations or generate question sets for pair-based role play.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong class=\"myprefix-text-bold\">Role-playing perspectives: <\/strong>Students simulate conversations with historical figures, stakeholders or experts to develop empathy and critical insight.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"studying-reviewing-and-self-assessment\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Studying, Reviewing and Self-Assessment<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Use GenAI to support self-directed learning and peer feedback.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong class=\"myprefix-text-bold\">Study assistant:<\/strong> Students ask clarifying questions, generate summaries or quiz themselves using Copilot and then verify with reliable sources.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong class=\"myprefix-text-bold\">Essay structure feedback:<\/strong> Students prompt Copilot to analyze structure and coherence, then refine drafts before peer feedback.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"flex p-4 rounded-md cu-alert cu-alert--info not-prose\">\n\n            <svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" fill=\"none\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" stroke-width=\"1.5\" stroke=\"currentColor\" aria-hidden=\"true\" data-slot=\"icon\" class=\"w-8 h-8\">\n            <path stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" d=\"m11.25 11.25.041-.02a.75.75 0 0 1 1.063.852l-.708 2.836a.75.75 0 0 0 1.063.853l.041-.021M21 12a9 9 0 1 1-18 0 9 9 0 0 1 18 0Zm-9-3.75h.008v.008H12V8.25Z\"><\/path>\n        <\/svg>\n    \n    <div class=\"w-full ml-3\">\n        <p class=\"text-base md:text-lg mt-0.5 font-semibold\">\n            Looking for custom examples in your discipline?\n        <\/p>\n                    <p class=\"text-sm md:text-base text-cu-black-900\">\n                Teaching and Learning Services is working with instructors across departments to adapt these ideas for a variety of learning activities and assessments. If you would like help designing assessments and class activities, please\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/itsjira.carleton.ca\/servicedesk\/customer\/portal\/15\/create\/822\">request a consultation<\/a>\u00a0to work directly with our support staff.\n            <\/p>\n            <\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Supporting Writing and Communication Use GenAI tools to improve clarity, structure and expression. Generating Ideas and Prompts Use GenAI to spark creativity, structure thoughts or unblock progress. Enhancing Language Learning Support vocabulary, grammar and translation practice. Simulations and Practice Leverage GenAI to role-play, simulate and prep for real-life communication scenarios. 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