Using AI for Effective Course Design
AI for Effective Course Design explores how artificial intelligence tools can support course planning, instructional alignment, assessment development, and evaluation of AI-generated content.
The goal is not to replace faculty expertise, but to help faculty use AI more intentionally, efficiently, and critically within sound instructional design practices.
Like Teaching with Technology, AI for Effective Course Design is an evolving initiative.
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 the site navigation to move between sections.
What You’ll Be Able to Do
- Use AI tools to support course planning and development.
- Apply AI in ways that align with instructional design principles.
- Evaluate and refine AI-generated content for quality and accuracy.
Explore the Sections
Use these sections to move through the site based on your current needs, whether you are just getting started or focusing on a specific course design task.
Getting Started with AI
Foundational concepts and practical entry points for using AI in course design.
AI for Course Design
Using AI to plan, structure, and improve learning experiences.
AI for Assessments
Generating and refining evaluation strategies, assignments, quizzes, and assessment ideas.
Evaluating AI Outputs
Ensuring AI-generated content is accurate, clear, aligned, and instructionally useful.