AI Learning Path
Artificial intelligence is revolutionizing the way we teach and learn. From the automation of routine tasks to the development of innovative solutions - AI can support teachers and learners alike.
We would like to draw your attention to this video, which gives a brief overview of the history of AI.
Here you can explore the course, which introduces the fundamentals and practical applications of generative AI. Gain hands-on experience with AI tools, learn best practices, and discover how to apply generative AI responsibly in real-world projects.
Below you will find the most popular AI tools and learn how you can use AI tools to optimize your teaching, inspire students and simplify complex tasks.
Examples of where AI tools can be used can be found in the table below:
AI+ Certificate
Artificial intelligence is transforming higher education, the workplace, and society, making AI skills increasingly essential. The AI+ Certificate at Pforzheim University enables students from all degree programs to develop practical competencies in working with AI and large language models. The flexible, modular program focuses on understanding AI, using AI tools effectively, and critically evaluating and shaping AI applications. Upon completion, students receive an official university certificate that documents their competencies and strengthens their professional profile.
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| Category | Use case | AI tools |
|---|---|---|
| Brainstorming & idea generation | You are starting a research project on climate policy, but don't know what to focus on. | ChatGPT** (generate research questions), Storm AI* (structure ideas), Napkin AI** (link ideas visually), Qwen** (AI-supported brainstorming suggestions) |
| Overcome writer's block & improve texts | Your draft thesis contains unclear wording and needs to be revised. | Grammarly** (grammar & style checker), Quillbot** (reformulate & improve structure), Claude** (rewriting texts), Jenni** (AI-supported suggestions for academic writing) |
| Create self-tests & interactive learning content | You are preparing for an exam and want to create quiz questions for self-tests. | ChatGPT** (generate multiple choice questions), Canva** (design flashcards), Sora* (create explanatory videos), Qwen* (generate personalized practice questions) |
| Literature research & finding sources | You need to conduct a literature search but feel overwhelmed by the number of articles available. | Elicit** (Find & summarize research articles), Bohrium* (deep academic search), Connected Papers** (visualize related papers), Consensus AI** (analyze expert opinions), Perplexity** (AI-supported academic search), ResearchRabbit* (visualize research trends), Qwen** (extract key messages from large data sets), Undermind AI** (Deep academic search & discovery), Scholar-Inbox* (Personal paper recommender), R Discovery** (Personalized Research Feed) |
| Citation management & source checking | You have collected many sources, but have difficulties organizing them and checking their credibility. | Zotero* (manage & save references), Scite* (citation network & check credibility), Consensus AI** (check facts & analyze citations) |
| Advanced translations & multilingual support | You find an academic article in German but want to read it in English. | DeepL** (High quality translations), DeepSeek* (Multilingual academic summaries), Perplexity** (AI-powered search & summaries in multiple languages) |
| Prompt engineering & effective AI usage | You use ChatGPT but get inaccurate answers and want better results. | ChatGPT** (Learn effective prompting), Claude** (Refine AI-generated texts), NotebookLM* (Contextualize AI research), Qwen** (optimize AI interactions with structured prompts), Gemini** (Advanced reasoning) |
| Create images & videos for academic purposes | You need to design a scientific poster or video project for a presentation. | Canva** (Create posters & presentations), Sora* (generate AI-powered educational videos), Gemini** (summarize complex concepts visually) |
