February 3 — AI tools and assignment submission
Week 3 · Tuesday
Key takeaways
- Submit Google Doc/Drive links immediately when an assignment is released — the link is static, so you can keep working until grading begins (“Schrodinger’s Document” strategy).
- Sloppy AI use (unformatted text, generic phrasing) is immediately identifiable and unacceptable — use AI to augment skills, not replace them.
- Recommended AI tools: Gemini (best value via Google One), Claude (best for technical tasks), ChatGPT (least recommended for this class).
Topics covered
Submission format
Google Docs and Google Drive folders required. Treat assignments as professional deliverables — formatting, structure, and presentation matter.
Late submissions
Assignments open for ~2 days post-deadline with a point deduction. Extensions available if you ask before the due date.
AI usage policy
- Allowed: research, note-taking, structuring, brainstorming
- Not allowed: generating final creative work
- The distinction: AI should help you think, not think for you
Canva Pro setup
Apply for a free education account using your .edu email. You’ll need it for upcoming design assignments.
Upcoming assignments
- Alien propaganda poster (in-class)
- “Slide deck that doesn’t suck” (weekend)
Due today
- Cluetrain Manifesto media analysis (35 pts) — due before class at 10:00 AM