Abstract
Educators and instructional designers face increasing demands to develop engaging, high-quality courses with limited resources. Artificial intelligence (AI) offers transformative tools that streamline course design and enable a greater focus on enhancing student learning and academic success. This presentation explores how AI tools can assist in creating course materials, fostering innovation while addressing common challenges in higher education.
Participants will learn how AI can automate repetitive tasks, such as generating learning objectives, crafting syllabi, and developing quizzes, while also supporting creative processes like designing multimedia content and adaptive assessments. Tools will be demonstrated to showcase practical applications in streamlining course development. By leveraging AI, educators can reallocate time and energy toward personalized instruction and curriculum refinement, contributing directly to student success.
Through real-world examples and case studies, the session highlights how AI has positively impacted teaching practices. Faculty who integrated AI into their workflows have reported increased efficiency, enhanced accessibility of learning materials, and improved alignment with diverse student learning preferences. These benefits emphasize how AI can support inclusive and equitable education.
The presentation also addresses critical challenges of using AI in course design, such as ensuring content accuracy, maintaining academic integrity, and mitigating ethical concerns like bias and accessibility. Practical strategies, including incorporating human oversight and developing clear workflows for reviewing AI-generated content, will be shared.
Interactive elements will engage attendees, including live demonstrations of AI tools. Participants will experience firsthand how to create a course module and assessments using AI, leaving with actionable insights and a curated list of tools to apply in their own teaching practices.
This session offers lessons learned from the integration of AI in education, emphasizing its potential to enhance efficiency without compromising quality. As higher education evolves, AI represents a powerful ally in designing courses that meet institutional goals while supporting student engagement and academic success.