Recording of the lecture Artificial Intelligence Tools for Academics
The Syrian Academics Association in America extends its sincere thanks and appreciation to everyone who attended and participated in the scientific event presented by:
Dr. Hassan Al-Jabouli
Titled:
“Artificial Intelligence Tools for Academics”
We also extend our special thanks to:
Dr. Anas Fattal
Dr. Ahmad Haj Darwish
Dr. Sameh Atrri
And to the colleagues at University of Damascus and University of Aleppo
For their scientific support and fruitful collaboration.
📌 Attached you will find the lecture recording
along with a summary of the key tools presented in the fields of teaching, scientific research, and academic administration, including the following:
First: Teaching Tasks
Google Gemini (Canvas)
Link: https://gemini.google.com
Use: Course design, developing measurable learning outcomes, breaking content into short instructional units, and supporting learning during implementation by creating Gems for grading, answering student questions, and other academic tasks.
NotebookLM
Link: https://notebooklm.google.com
Use: Summarizing lectures and preparing study references.
Gradescope
Link: https://gradescope.com
Use: Automating grading, reducing administrative workload, and ensuring fairness and accuracy in assessment.
RoleBot
Link: https://rolebot.com
Use: Assisting in grade management and organizing students’ academic performance records.
Second: Research Tasks
Google Scholar Scholar Labs
Link: https://scholar.google.com/scholar_labs
Use: Discovering reliable academic references and managing citations according to international standards.
Perplexity AI
Link: https://perplexity.ai
Use: Fact-checking and reducing digital hallucinations through source-supported answers.
NotebookLM
Link: https://notebooklm.google.com
Use: Analyzing uploaded sources and extracting deep connections and insights between studies.
AskYourPDF
Link: https://askyourpdf.com
Use: Interacting with lengthy research papers, summarizing them, and quickly extracting key findings and ideas.
Google Gemini (Deep Research)
Link: https://gemini.google.com
Use: Conducting multi-source deep research and generating comprehensive analytical reports on complex topics.
Anthropic Claude & Replit
Links:
Use: Writing and analyzing long-form academic content and drafting policies with precise and balanced language.
Canva AI
Link: https://canva.com
Use: Designing presentations and visual educational materials that support visual learning.
Pandas AI & GitHub Copilot
Links:
https://github.com/features/copilot
Use: Automating statistical data analysis and writing code for academic research.
Third: Other Academic Operations
ChatGPT
Link: https://chatgpt.com
Use: Generating initial drafts of academic correspondence, brainstorming, and developing project ideas.
Manus
Link: https://manus.im/
Use: Preparing academic events and activities.