Discover the Power of AI in Blackboard's Learn Ultra

Table of Contents:

1. Introduction to Anthology's AI Features

   • Ethical AI in Higher Education
   • Trust Center for More Information
   • AI Client Advisory Committee
   • Gaining Feedback and Steer Development

2. AI Features in Learn Ultra

   • Adding Course Images with Unsplash
   • Auto-generating Learning Modules
   • Customizing Module Content and Images
   • Generating Question Banks
   • Building Tests with Generated Questions
   • Creating Assignments and Grading Rubrics

3. Enhancing Efficiency for Instructors

   • Saving Time in Course Creation
   • Providing Clear Rubrics for Grading
   • Allowing Student Autonomy

4. Conclusion

   • Excitement for Anthology's AI Features
   • Encouragement for Feedback

🤖 Introduction to Anthology's AI Features

Artificial intelligence (AI) has become increasingly Relevant in higher education, and Anthology has been at the forefront of its development. As early as 2018, Anthology convened institutions and academics to discuss the ethical implications of AI in higher education. This led to the establishment of a cross-functional working group dedicated to implementing a trustworthy AI program. The program is guided by principles such as privacy, security, safety, human control, and fairness. If you're interested in learning more, Anthology's Trust Center provides all the necessary information.

To ensure the AI features in Learn Ultra Align with the needs of clients, Anthology formed a dedicated AI client advisory committee. This committee provides valuable insights into the current needs, usage, and thoughts on AI application in higher education settings. It also serves as a platform for sharing initial thoughts, ideas, designs, and live demos to Gather feedback and steer development in the right direction.

🏞️ AI Features in Learn Ultra

Learn Ultra, Anthology's learning management system, incorporates a range of AI features to enhance the user experience. These features enable instructors to streamline course creation, customize content, and engage students more effectively.

Adding Course Images with Unsplash

One of the first steps in creating a visually appealing course is selecting an appropriate course image. Learn Ultra integrates with Unsplash, a royalty-free online library of high-quality images. When adding a course image, you can easily browse through a comprehensive collection of over 7,000 images. Moreover, based on the course details, Learn Ultra provides relevant image categories to narrow down the search. In just a few clicks, instructors can find and select an image that best reflects the course's theme and aesthetic.

Auto-generating Learning Modules

Creating a structured learning experience is essential for students' success. Learn Ultra simplifies this process by offering the option to auto-generate learning modules. Based on the course information, the system suggests learning modules for the instructor to review. Instructors can further refine the module details, such as adding descriptions, choosing title prefixes (e.g., weekly units), and customizing image inclusion. This feature saves instructors time, particularly when dealing with large or repetitive courses, while still allowing for individual customization.

Customizing Module Content and Images

Once the learning modules are in place, instructors can easily edit each module's content and associated images. With just a few clicks, instructors can modify titles, descriptions, and even choose alternative images. Learn Ultra's image generation capability also offers suggestions based on the course and module details. Instructors can select from these generated images or upload their own. This flexibility ensures instructors can create visually appealing and engaging modules tailored to their specific course content.

Generating Question Banks

Assessing student knowledge is a crucial aspect of instruction. Learn Ultra simplifies the question creation process by auto-generating question banks. By leveraging AI, the system analyzes the course content and generates relevant questions. Instructors can specify the question types, complexity, and number of questions to be returned. The system then provides a selection of questions, including multiple-choice, matching, and even Essay questions. Although these questions require a final accuracy check, they provide instructors with a solid starting point, making it easier to create assessments.

Building Tests with Generated Questions

Instructors can take advantage of the generated question banks to quickly build tests within Learn Ultra. With just a few clicks, instructors can create tests incorporating a variety of question types. The auto-generated questions offer variation and diversity while ensuring alignment with the course content. Additionally, instructors can reuse the previously generated question bank, further streamlining the test creation process. This efficient feature empowers instructors to assess student understanding comprehensively and efficiently.

Creating Assignments and Grading Rubrics

Learn Ultra's AI features extend to the assignment creation process as well. Instructors can easily build assignments with clear descriptions and instructions for students. To enhance transparency and grading consistency, Anthology offers a grading rubric generator. This AI-powered tool generates rubrics based on the course and assessment details. Instructors can refine the rubric's content, adjust percentages, and customize it further as needed. The generated rubrics provide students with clear expectations, enabling them to submit work that aligns with the grading criteria.

⏰ Enhancing Efficiency for Instructors

Anthology's AI features in Learn Ultra aim to maximize efficiency for instructors, allowing them to spend more time on valuable interactions with their students.

By leveraging Unsplash's extensive image library, instructors can quickly find high-quality course images, establishing a visual identity within minutes. The auto-generation of learning modules reduces the manual effort required to structure course content, suggesting modules aligned with the course's particulars. Instructors can review and customize these suggestions, shaping the learning experience to better suit their teaching style and the needs of their students.

The AI-powered question bank generation minimizes the time invested in question creation. Instructors can generate a set of questions based on the course content, saving valuable time while ensuring a comprehensive assessment. Additionally, instructors can easily build tests by utilizing the question bank or directly selecting questions from the generated pool.

The efficient assignment creation process, supplemented by the grading rubric generator, expedites workflows and provides students with a clear understanding of assessment expectations. The ability to generate rubrics based on the assessment criteria, course information, and learning objectives further facilitates this process. Instructors can then focus on evaluating student work, providing valuable feedback, and fostering a deeper understanding of the subject matter.

🎉 Conclusion

Anthology's AI features in Learn Ultra offer exceptional opportunities to enhance the teaching and learning experience. By streamlining course creation, simplifying question generation, and providing clear rubrics, these features empower instructors to dedicate more time to student engagement and important educational tasks. Anthology is excited to receive feedback on these features, as further enhancements and improvements can be made to better serve educators and the higher education community.

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