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Ruthann
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How do I use AI in a purposeful way as I enter my field of study?
I know that AI can be used as a tool in studying. I want to use it in a way that is helpful but doesn't affect how I learn.
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Jane Akinyemi
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Jane’s Answer
Hi Ruthann,
I appreciate the fact that you want to maintain originality through your course of study, Here is my bit about your question:
Think of AI as a helpful guide, not a replacement for your own effort. It can help you understand ideas better, practice what you've learned, and come up with new ideas. But it’s important to still do your own work and check facts from trusted sources.
Here are some simple ways to use AI wisely in your studies:
1. Understanding, not replacing: Use AI to explain difficult topics in simple words or with examples. Then, review your textbooks or notes to really learn the material.
2. Practice and feedback: Ask AI to quiz you or create practice questions. This helps you test your knowledge actively instead of just reading summaries.
3. Brainstorming: When starting a project or essay, AI can suggest ideas or questions. You can then develop these ideas with your own thinking.
4. Staying organized: Use AI to plan your study schedule, summarize notes, or find better ways to study. This saves time and keeps you focused on learning.
5. Seeing different views: Ask AI to show different opinions on a topic. This helps you compare ideas and develop your own point of view.
6. Keep learning real: Don’t let AI do your homework. Use it to guide you, but always check facts and do your own work to truly learn.
7. Deeper learning: Use AI answers as starting points. Spend time practicing or thinking about the topic yourself to understand it better.
For example, if you study biology and want to understand photosynthesis, instead of asking AI to explain it directly, you could ask for simple analogies. Then, quiz yourself on the steps to see how well you remember. This way, AI helps you learn actively, not just take shortcuts.
I hope this helps, wising you all the best.
Dr. Jane Akinyemi
I appreciate the fact that you want to maintain originality through your course of study, Here is my bit about your question:
Think of AI as a helpful guide, not a replacement for your own effort. It can help you understand ideas better, practice what you've learned, and come up with new ideas. But it’s important to still do your own work and check facts from trusted sources.
Here are some simple ways to use AI wisely in your studies:
1. Understanding, not replacing: Use AI to explain difficult topics in simple words or with examples. Then, review your textbooks or notes to really learn the material.
2. Practice and feedback: Ask AI to quiz you or create practice questions. This helps you test your knowledge actively instead of just reading summaries.
3. Brainstorming: When starting a project or essay, AI can suggest ideas or questions. You can then develop these ideas with your own thinking.
4. Staying organized: Use AI to plan your study schedule, summarize notes, or find better ways to study. This saves time and keeps you focused on learning.
5. Seeing different views: Ask AI to show different opinions on a topic. This helps you compare ideas and develop your own point of view.
6. Keep learning real: Don’t let AI do your homework. Use it to guide you, but always check facts and do your own work to truly learn.
7. Deeper learning: Use AI answers as starting points. Spend time practicing or thinking about the topic yourself to understand it better.
For example, if you study biology and want to understand photosynthesis, instead of asking AI to explain it directly, you could ask for simple analogies. Then, quiz yourself on the steps to see how well you remember. This way, AI helps you learn actively, not just take shortcuts.
I hope this helps, wising you all the best.
Dr. Jane Akinyemi
Wong Loke Yuen
Head of Programme cum Senior Lecturer
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Johor Bahru, Johor, Malaysia
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Wong’s Answer
Hi Ruthann. The most effective way to integrate AI is to let it enhance your understanding, clarify confusion, and offer structure and resources, while still ensuring that you remain the one doing the intellectual work.
You can ask AI to break hard topics into smaller steps or give examples that make sense to you. This way, you get the support you need while still learning how to understand the material on your own. If you're stuck on a problem, try asking AI for a hint or the first step instead of the full solution. This keeps you in control of the learning process.
AI can also help you study more effectively. You can ask it to make practice questions, quiz you on important ideas, or help you build a study schedule. These kinds of tasks help you stay organized and focused without replacing your own effort. You can also show AI your notes, explanations, or writing and ask it for feedback. This helps you improve your work while keeping your original thinking at the center.
As you move deeper into your field of study, AI can help you see the bigger picture. It can explain how certain ideas are used in real-world jobs, summarize research, or give you an overview of new developments in your field. This can help you understand why what you're learning matters. Still, it's important to read original sources and practice working with real materials so you build your own knowledge and confidence.
You can ask AI to break hard topics into smaller steps or give examples that make sense to you. This way, you get the support you need while still learning how to understand the material on your own. If you're stuck on a problem, try asking AI for a hint or the first step instead of the full solution. This keeps you in control of the learning process.
AI can also help you study more effectively. You can ask it to make practice questions, quiz you on important ideas, or help you build a study schedule. These kinds of tasks help you stay organized and focused without replacing your own effort. You can also show AI your notes, explanations, or writing and ask it for feedback. This helps you improve your work while keeping your original thinking at the center.
As you move deeper into your field of study, AI can help you see the bigger picture. It can explain how certain ideas are used in real-world jobs, summarize research, or give you an overview of new developments in your field. This can help you understand why what you're learning matters. Still, it's important to read original sources and practice working with real materials so you build your own knowledge and confidence.