FAQ's - AI Design Assistant

What is the AI Design Assistant, and how does it help instructors?

• The AI Design Assistant is a tool within Blackboard Ultra that aids instructors in efficiently creating course content, assessments, and activities. It acts as a partner to suggest ideas and starting points, allowing instructors to focus on refining content to align with their teaching style and objectives.

How does the AI Design Assistant suggest learning modules?

• It analyzes course titles, descriptions, and learning objectives to generate relevant module suggestions. Users can further customize the output by specifying the number of modules, complexity levels, and preferred language.

Can the AI Design Assistant create engaging course content?

• Yes, it can generate learning modules, question banks, rubrics, and multimedia elements like royalty-free images from Unsplash, enhancing the visual and interactive appeal of the course.

What are the benefits of using the AI Design Assistant for quizzes and assessments?

• The assistant can generate question banks, create question pools, and suggest authentic assessment prompts, encouraging deeper learning through application and analysis.

How does it simplify assignments and rubrics?

• The tool generates engaging assignment prompts and matching rubrics that align with learning objectives, saving time while providing customizable options for grading criteria.

What are the AI Design Assistant’s limitations?

• It relies on the quality of the provided input.
• Generated content must be reviewed and edited for accuracy.
• It does not offer automatic grading capabilities.

Can the AI Design Assistant grade student work?

• No, the AI Design Assistant does not provide automatic grading capabilities. Instructors are responsible for grading student work using generated rubrics or other methods.

Can it check if students used generative AI in their assignments?

• No, Blackboard does not currently have reliable tools for detecting generative AI use in student submissions.

Is it ethical to use AI-generated content in courses if students cannot use AI for their work?

• This is a personal decision. Faculty use AI to increase productivity and design course materials, whereas students are learning and may misuse AI, hindering their mastery of skills.

What risks should I consider when using the AI Design Assistant?

• Verify content accuracy, especially for rubrics and test questions.
• Be mindful of potential biases in AI-generated images or text.

Can I modify AI-generated content?

• Yes, text-based content is fully editable. Images can be replaced or edited externally.

Can AI tools access copyrighted materials within a course?

• Yes, the AI tool can access copyrighted content already included in your course but does not look for external resources.

Does it work with SoftChalk lessons?

• No, the AI Design Assistant does not generate content from SoftChalk lessons.