AI Basics @ UW-Green Bay - Canvas Course Access and Integration Guide for Students and Faculty

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About the AI Basics @ UW-Green Bay Course

The AI Basics @ UW-Green Bay Canvas course is a self-paced, introductory training for students, designed to build foundational knowledge about artificial intelligence and its use in higher education. The course is ideal for students who are unsure where to start with AI tools, want to learn about AI ethically and effectively, or need to complete an AI Basics requirement for a class.

The course includes:

  • Essential concepts of artificial intelligence and generative AI
  • Hands-on training using Microsoft Copilot
  • Guidance on UW-Green Bay's AI policies and academic expectations
  • Effective prompt writing techniques and practice

It features five quizzes—four module quizzes and one final quiz—with unlimited attempts and a passing threshold of 80%. After completing the course, students receive a certificate of completion, which can be shown to instructors as proof that the AI Basics requirement has been fulfilled in another course.

How Students Can Access the Course

Students can take the AI Basics course independently or as part of a class. The course is free and open to all UW-Green Bay students. Faculty are welcome to take it too if they'd like to explore the content or stay informed.

Steps to Access the Course:

  1. Go to the AI Basics @ UW-Green Bay Canvas course enrollment page: Enroll in the AI Basics Course
  2. Log in using your UW-Green Bay credentials
  3. Click “Enroll in Course” and then “Go to the Course”
  4. Complete the course modules and quizzes at your own pace

NOTE: Once complete, share your badge URL or print your course certificate to submit to your professor if required. Learn more about sharing Canvas Badges here.

How Faculty Can Assign the Course in Canvas

Faculty can easily include this training in their Canvas course by importing a prebuilt assignment from Canvas Commons. This assignment allows students to enroll in the AI Basics course and submit their completion certificate without affecting your course's structure.

Why Use the Assignment Template?

  • The AI Basics content is maintained by GBIT, so you do not need to manage or update the training itself
  • Students submit their course completion certificate for credit
  • You control the point value and due date within your own course
  • If a student has already completed the course, they can simply resubmit their badge URL

Steps to Add the Assignment to Your Course:

  1. Log in to Canvas
  2. Click “Commons” in the Canvas left menu
  3. In the search bar, type UWGB - AI Basics @ UW-Green Bay Course Assignment and select the result
  4. On the right, click “Import/Download”
  5. Select your course(s) and click “Import into Course”
  6. After a few minutes, go to “Assignments” and find it under “Imported Assignments”
  7. Open the assignment, click “Edit,” and:
    • Remove any “FOR INSTRUCTOR” placeholder text
    • Set your preferred point value and due date
    • Optionally revise the instructions to match your course style
  8. Save the assignment and move it into your desired module or assignment group

For more detailed instructions, see: Canvas (Instructors) - Importing a Resource from Canvas Commons

What This Does:

This adds a standalone assignment to your Canvas course that directs students to the AI Basics @ UW-Green Bay training. Students will complete the course on a separate Canvas shell and submit their badge or certificate link back in your class. This setup ensures that GBIT can continue updating the AI Basics course over time without disrupting your course content.

Note: For help with Canvas, badge submissions, or any other technical issue, contact the GBIT Service Desk.

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