Generative AI and Active Learning : Keyword Searching and Daily Life Skills

Traditional vs. AI Keyword Searching

Choose one or a few of these topics: the topics are examples from library chats sessions.

• Healthcare in Europe
• Evolution of Hip-Hop
• Punishment for Violent Crimes Committed by Juveniles
• Fast Fashion and Poverty

Traditional Keywords

• List the keywords you would use traditionally to search for information on your topic.                           

 Consider and Discuss

• What differences did you notice between traditional and AI-based searching? 
• Were the results more relevant when using AI? If so, how? 
• How might AI be used for more efficient searches or information retrieval in a library setting? Is it worth using for yourself or for students to use when doing research? 
• Since AI is in its infancy, what would you like to see AI be able to do? How could it be more relevant for your own life or in the lives of students?

Try some FUN ideas and paste the results into the Padlet so we can share and talk about them later; here are some suggestions.

Artistic Creations

• Use AI-powered art generators to create digital artwork or generate unique designs. Participants can experiment with different styles and themes, allowing their creativity to flow with the help of AI. 
  • Try using the Padlet AI feature or DALL-E 2 
  • Have AI write a poem, song, haiku, or ending to a story and see what happens. 
  • Have AI write a bedtime story with you or your loved ones as main characters. 

AI Travel Planning Experience

Embark on a unique travel adventure using AI-powered travel planning tools.

• Destination Exploration:

  • Use AI travel apps to explore a wide array of destinations globally. Input your interests, whether it's historical sites, art museums, culinary experiences, or natural wonders.

• Customized Itinerary:

  • AI algorithms can suggest personalized itineraries based on your selected destinations and interests. Enjoy curated experiences, uncover hidden gems, and learn about the history and significance of each location.

Everyday Skills

• AI-Powered Grocery List:

  • Develop a simple AI chatbot or app where users can verbally or textually input items they need for their grocery list. The AI can categorize items, suggest quantities, and even provide alternatives for out-of-stock items.

• Meal Planning Assistant:

  • Build an AI tool that helps users plan their meals for the week. Users can input dietary preferences, cooking time constraints, and ingredients they have. The AI suggests meal ideas for breakfast, lunch, and dinner, considering their preferences and availability of ingredients.

• Personalized Recipe Creator:

  • Develop an AI tool that allows users to create their recipes. Users can input the ingredients they want to use, and the AI suggests recipes based on those ingredients, providing a platform for culinary creativity.

Everyday Ideas

• AI Grammar Checker:

  • Develop an AI-powered grammar checker that proofreads written content. Users can input emails, documents, or other texts, and the AI checks for grammatical errors and spelling mistakes and suggests corrections. This tool ensures that written communication is error-free and professional.

• Personalized Book Recommender:

  • Create an AI-based book recommendation system. Users can input their reading preferences, favorite genres, or specific books they enjoyed. The AI analyzes this information and suggests personalized book recommendations, helping users discover new reading material tailored to their tastes.                                                                                                  

• AI House Cleaning Planner:

  • Develop an AI-driven house cleaning planner. Users can input the size of their home, preferred cleaning frequency, and specific cleaning tasks. The AI generates customized cleaning schedules and checklists, ensuring that users can efficiently manage their housekeeping tasks. Additionally, the AI can send reminders for scheduled cleaning activities.

In this activity, you'll have the opportunity to explore various AI models, including ChatGPT, for your research purposes. However, ChatGPT is not connected to the internet and was last updated in 2024, so keep that in mind when selecting any of the following options. Let's begin!

• POE
• Copilot
• Perplexity
• Claude ( login with email required ) 
• Chat GPT 5
• Gemini and Notebook LM - ACC Approved
• Goblin Tools
• Gamma
• Prowriting AI
• Grammarly

Feel free to explore these options further to determine which aligns best with your research or project requirements.

Discussion and Questions

Sharing Insights:

• Share your findings and insights with the group.
• Discuss any challenges faced and discoveries made during the search activities.

Note: Feel free to participate, ask questions, and engage in discussions actively. This activity is designed to foster understanding and exploration of AI-powered searching in the context of library services.