Generative AI can be a valuable asset to instructors looking for assistance in various aspects of course design. For Education is undergoing a significant transformation as generative artificial intelligence continues to develop at a rapid pace. It is now easier than ever for educators to experiment with generative AI in their practice and see for themselves how generative AI can be leveraged during the course development process to brainstorm, synthesize, and draft everything from communications to students to learning objectives.
Melissa McCurry, learning experience designer at the Center for Academic Innovation, provides the basics in terminology and introduces how generative AI tools can be used within an educational context. The article is one of a series that dives into various aspects of using generative AI as an instructor and course designer and is available on the Online Teaching website. McCurry details the process of drafting original prompts and then refining the results.
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