This guide focuses on generative AI.

We cover only AI that can generate text, images, video, music, or speech. Examples: ChatGPT, Microsoft Copilot, Gemini, Perplexity, Adobe Firefly, Midjourney, Eleven Labs, and more.

Last updated on June 17th, 2025.

We aim to keep this guide up to date. But since new developments are happening so quickly, it's possible this may be out of date when you read it.

This guide serves as a starting point for thinking about using generative AI tools in your teaching.  It provides resources for learning more about generative AI, how to think about how generative AI impacts pedagogy, information about AI detection, AI fact-checking and copyright.  It also includes resources on how to cite generative AI and how to use generative AI like ChatGPT effectively. 

This particular guide is aimed at Shasta College instructors.

We also offer a Student Guide to ChatGPT and FAQs about generative AI.