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This mini site is part of a student project and will continue to be developed through the Spring 2026 semester. Some sections may be incomplete as content is refined.

Overview

Artificial intelligence tools are reshaping how faculty design courses, develop materials, and support student learning. This resource helps you move from experimentation to more intentional, effective use of AI aligned with sound instructional practices.

What You’ll Find

This site focuses on practical applications for course design. You will find examples, prompts, and strategies to help streamline tasks such as writing learning objectives, developing assessments, and organizing course content. AI is positioned as a tool to support your expertise, improving efficiency while maintaining instructional quality.

Who This Is For

This resource is designed for Xavier faculty at all levels of experience with AI, from initial exploration to more advanced use.

How to Use This Site

Content is organized for flexible use. You can move through sections in any order based on your needs, whether starting with foundational concepts or focusing on specific areas like course design, assessment, or evaluating AI-generated content. Use the Sections area below or use the site navigation to move between sections.

What You’ll Be Able to Do

  1. Use AI tools to support course planning and development
  2. Apply AI in ways that align with instructional design principles
  3. Evaluate and refine AI-generated content for quality and accuracy

Explore the Sections

Getting Started with AI 
→Foundational concepts and practical entry points

AI for Course Design 
→Using AI to plan and structure learning experiences

AI for Assessments 
→Generating and refining evaluation strategies

Evaluating AI Outputs
→Ensuring accuracy, clarity, and alignment

Resources & Job Aids
→Prompts, checklists, and tools for ongoing use

→This mini site is designed by Daniel Wooddell, MS Student & Sr. Instructional Technologist at Xavier🦇

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