Why this matters
You're surrounded by more information than any generation before you, and more of it is wrong, misleading, or designed to grab your attention rather than inform you.
This module helps you build your academic toolkit: study strategies that actually work, a framework for evaluating what you read, and a direct look at where AI helps, and where it doesn't.
Merit reminder: Merit Activity #1 is due with this module
Find an activity, then submit your reflection to the Merit Activity #1 link in Blackboard. Check Blackboard for the due date. The Merit Guide has your options, what proof to include, and how to write your reflection.
What you'll be able to do
By the end of this module:
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Objective A: I can identify and apply at least one evidence-based study strategy and describe what I noticed about my learning.
You'll show this in Mile Marker #4 -
Objective B: I can evaluate a source or AI-generated response using the SIFT method and explain whether I would use it and why.
You'll show this in the AI Chat: Is This Legit? -
Objective C: I can apply at least one digital organization strategy to manage my course files.
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Objective D: I can recognize AI creep in my own work and describe honestly how I used AI.
You'll show this in Mile Marker #4 -
Objective E: I can write one SMART goal for continuing a study strategy or academic habit this semester.
You'll show this in Mile Marker #4
AI Literacy: BE behaviors in this module
- BE Honest
- BE Critical
- BE Responsible
Lessons in this module
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Trail Tip
Your Office 365 Academic Toolkit
You already have powerful tools. Here's how to use them for school.
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4.1
Skill Spotlight: Information Literacy
Finding, evaluating, and responsibly using information to make good decisions.
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4.2
Study Strategies That Actually Work
What the research says, and what to do with it.
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4.3
SIFT: Stop Before You Scroll
Four moves for evaluating any information, including what AI tells you.
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4.4
AI Literacy: Beware of the Creep
Did you cross the line, and did you notice?
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Trail Tip
Recording in the Classroom
Technology made recording easy. That doesn't make it automatic.
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Mile Marker
Mile Marker #4: My Academic Toolkit
The assignment, with support, and a form you can fill in and save.
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Wrap Up
Module 4 Wrap Up
Pull it together before you head back to your course.