Within your Blackboard learning management system (LMS) platform, you can use AI to generate rubrics specifically matched to your assignment instructions and the learning outcomes of your course. As you create an assignment, just click Add Rubric, then generate Rubric to reach the AI rubric interface. Cut and paste assignment instructions, course outcomes, and even … Continue reading AI Spark Tips: Generating Grading Rubrics with AI
AI Spark Tips: NotebookLM for Multimedia Research
Google's NotebookLM can be an innovative partner as you design instructional materials. Upload up to 20 sources--including YouTube videos and audio files--then ask NotebookLM to create summaries, notes, assessment questions, and even an AI-generated podcast conversation based on the sources you select. It is important to be attentive to FERPA, data privacy, copyright and intellectual … Continue reading AI Spark Tips: NotebookLM for Multimedia Research
AI Spark Tips: Personalize Student Coaching with AI
ContactNord's AI Tutor Pro offers students opportunities to chat with AI to either check their knowledge and skills or deepen their knowledge on a topic. Students select their learning level (e.g., undergraduate or graduate), level of difficulty (introductory through advanced), their preferred language, and the topic or content they wish to explore. AI Tutor Pro … Continue reading AI Spark Tips: Personalize Student Coaching with AI
Effective Strategies for Maymester and Summer Course Preparation
As the end of spring semester approaches, many faculty begin turning their attention to preparing for Maymester or the summer sessions. Converting 15 week courses into 8 week or 4 week format, however, presents a unique challenge. How can faculty nurture student understanding and provide meaningful feedback at such an accelerated pace? Luckily, there is … Continue reading Effective Strategies for Maymester and Summer Course Preparation
AI Spark Tips: AI Conversations for Students
Guide students to prepare for interviews, debates, or meetings with marketing clients, patients in healthcare settings, or other professionals in your discipline using artificial intelligence. The AI Conversation tool, built into your Blackboard course, enables students to work with AI in a controlled environment. You set the topic, you define the conversation persona, select Role … Continue reading AI Spark Tips: AI Conversations for Students
Get Started with the ACUE Learning Lab Today!
What is the ACUE Learning Lab? USC Upstate's year-long partnership with the ACUE Learning Lab provides faculty with access to 11 evidence-based Quick Study Courses, offering best-practice guidance to enhance student success and engagement. What are Quick Study Courses? Quick Study Courses are comprised of short, effective videos and implementation guides collaboratively developed with subject-matter … Continue reading Get Started with the ACUE Learning Lab Today!