International Graduate Student Informational Webinars
Thursday, July 25, 2024
9:00 AM-10:00 AM
In addition to the pre-arrival webinars, the Graduate College is offering an additional series of webinars to help students get acquainted with campus resources and services as they prepare to begin their graduate study. These webinars are optional but highly encouraged.
Discover Blackboard: Drexel's Learning Management System (LMS)
Tuesday, July 16, 2024
9 to 10 a.m. Eastern Daylight Time (EDT)
In this workshop, students will learn the ins and outs about Blackboard Learn, Drexel's fully supported Learning Management System (LMS), also known as "Drexel Learn" or "Learn" for short. Learn is managed by Drexel University Information Technology and is fully integrated with the DrexelOne portal and the Banner Student Information System (SIS). All Drexel courses have a section created in DrexelLearn each term in which you will be enrolled. This webinar is curated by the Director of Instructional Technology from Information Technology, Dr. Michael Shelmet.
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Introducing Drexel Libraries and Services & Navigating the Waters of Academic Integrity with Artificial Intelligence (AI)
Thursday, July 25, 2024
9 to 10 a.m. Eastern Daylight Time (EDT)
In this workshop, students will learn about the Drexel Libraries and services, Drexel's Academic Integrity policy, and Academic Integrity Pertaining to Artificial Intelligence (AI). Drexel's renowned Librarian, Jay Bhatt, will discuss the importance of academic integrity in the digital age, highlight the usage of ChatGPT and other large language models (LLMs) in academia. Key topics will include the importance of citations, the impact of scientific misconduct, and the role of tools like Retraction Watch in maintaining research integrity. The discussion will cover the responsible use of LLMs in coding and writing academic papers, emphasizing the need for verifying AI-generated citations against credible sources.
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The webinar sessions will be recorded and archived on this website for later viewing.
If you have any questions about these webinars, please contact graduatecollege@drexel.edu.
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Graduate College
graduatecollege@drexel.edu