Generative AI is an umbrella term for many technologies, products, and uses. Familiarity with the underlying technology, for example how Large Language Models turn text into “word embeddings,” can help educators understand the limits, risks, and potential of the many available agents and tools.
Learn About Large Language Models (LLMs)
You might begin with the AI Pedagogy Project’s interactive LLM tutorial, then move on to their primer on AI and LLM technology.

Large language models explained
An intuitive guide on large language models, with a minimum of math and jargon
But what is a Neural Network?
The technology behind neural networks, which really predates all the chat hype
AI-Related Pedagogy
Anna Mills and the Writing Across the Curriculum (WAC) Clearinghouse have created an AI in Edu chatbot entirely focused on AI-related pedagogy. The chatbot is well-disciplined to give you accurate sources about AI-related pedagogy. The chatbot is both a useful resource and a model for customized chatbots oriented around a specific knowledge base.
AI Literacy Topics
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