PDA Event: Embedding AI In The Research Process: Supporting Multigenerational Learners with AI Tools and Credo Reference

Wednesday, April 2, 2025 - 1:00pm to 2:00pm

Join Cheryl Coyle from Central Piedmont Community College for an insightful webinar on embedding AI tools into research assignments while addressing the diverse needs of a multigenerational student body. This session will explore how AI can support topic formation and critical thinking, alongside a comparison of Credo Reference’s Mind Map tool and other key research features. Attendees will gain practical strategies to help students navigate AI tools effectively and critically in their research process.

Learning Objectives

  • Identify AI tools that can assist students of varying experience levels in brainstorming and refining research topics.
  • Compare AI-generated topic exploration with Credo Reference’s Mind Map tool and other research features to teach students how to assess the benefits and limitations of AI.
  • Develop strategies for teaching students across generations how to critically evaluate AI-generated content and integrate it into their research assignments responsibly.

Presenter: Cheryl Coyle is the Senior Librarian at Central Piedmont Community College Levine Campus in Matthews, North Carolina.

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