Resources + Workshop
Hi all,
Ahead of today’s session, where we’ll be showcasing some ways to use LLMs to “build” or “make” (and collectively assess the value and risks of doing so), I wanted to
a) Let you know that Zach Muhlbauer, Steve Zweibel, and I will be offering a workshop in the New Media Lab (7388.01) on November 18 on “Co-Developing with Generative AI.” Those of you who are interested in learning more about using LLMs to develop or build digital projects can think of that workshop as a “Part 2” to today’s class. You can learn more and register for it and other NML events here.
b) Share a few instructions on how to obtain free student accounts for some of the services you’ll see in class today (or comparable alternatives).
No need to sign up before class!
Free Gemini Pro for Students
1-year free trial of the Google AI Pro plan (Gemini “Pro” access, Deep Research, NotebookLM upgrades, and 2TB storage). Offer requires SheerID verification and a personal Gmail. After the year, it auto-renews at $19.99/mo unless canceled.
Free GitHub Copilot Pro for Students
Full Copilot Pro (inline suggestions + Copilot Chat in VS Code), free while you remain verified.
- Apply for the GitHub Student Developer Pack
- Activate Copilot Pro
- Set up VS Code
- If you wish, you can also use Google’s models in VS Code via the Gemini Code Assist extension.
Free Cursor Pro Student Account
“Verified university students get one year of free Cursor Pro.”
Stefano Morello
Stefano Morello is a multi-modal author, scholar, educator, and translator, currently serving as Assistant Director for Digital Projects at the American Social History Project/Center for Media and Learning, a research center of the City University of New York. He's also a founding editor of JAm It! (Journal of American Studies in Italy), a member of the Journal of Interactive Technology and Pedagogy editorial collective, and the editor of the Italian American Studies Open Syllabus.
