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General Information about the AI Assistant Features in Blackboard

What AI features are included in Blackboard?

The following is a list of the current AI features available in Blackboard:


Auto-Generate Learning Modules

You can generate learning modules using the auto-generate learning modules AI design assistant. For more instruction details visit AI Module Generator.  

Image showing a screenshot of modules generated using AI feature.


Auto-Generate Rubrics 

You can auto-create rubrics for your coursework and final assessments. For more instructional details on how to use this AI feature, visit AI Rubric Generator.

Image showing a screenshot of a partial rubric generated using AI feature.


Auto-Generate Discussions 

You can auto-create discussions for your coursework need. If you need ideas for discussion topics and instructions this AI feature provides possible avenues. For further instructional details visit Auto-Generate Discussions. 

Image showing a screenshot of discussions generated by AI feature.


Auto-Generate Journals

You also have the ability to use the AI Design Assistant to auto-generate prompts for creating journal instructional ideas. For more information on this feature visit  Ultra Courses AI Journals Prompt Generator.

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Auto-Generate Assignments 

You can also auto-generate assignment items. Assignment items are generated based on higher order thinking skills as one would note in Bloomberg's taxonomy.  For more guidance and information visit AI Design Assistant Assignment Generator.

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Auto-Generate Test Questions 

You can also auto-create a partial or entire test by auto-generating questions using this AI feature. For more instructional details visit /wiki/spaces/blackboard01/pages/154383313. 

Image showing a screenshot of one test question generated by AI feature.



What Can the AI  Features in Blackboard Do?

Auto-Generate Learning Modules Auto-Generate RubricsAuto-Generate DiscussionsAuto-generate JournalsAuto-Generate Assignments Auto-Generate Test Questions
  • Generate new modules 
  • Refresh and update existing modules
  • Use textbooks and PDF and Word files to generate modules
  • Generate an image for each module showcased in Course Content
  • Generate assessment criteria
  • Generate descriptive proficiency levels
  • Generate numeric scale using percentages or points
  • Auto-generate using no more than 2000 characters
  • Cognitive discussion options based on Bloomberg's Taxonomy
  • Auto-generate with brief or thorough description
  • Auto-generate based on higher order thinking skills noted in Bloomberg's Taxonomy
  • Auto-generate with brief or thorough description
  • Auto-generate based on higher order thinking skills noted in Bloomberg's Taxonomy
  • Range of test questions can be auto-generated including essays and fill in the blanks
  • Auto-generate multiple range of test questions at any given time 

How can it help me with my course?

  • Saves time when building new or modifying existing rubrics.
  • Generates ideas for simple and complex instructional tasks such as building modules and related rubrics, organizing point systems, assigning groups, creating tests/assessment items, etc. 
  • Provides motivation for refreshing/updating module and assessment content.


FAQs

Can students access this?

No, these AI features within Blackboard are not available to students. 

Will it store my data? 

No, Microsoft contractually commits in its Azure OpenAI terms with Anthology to not use any input into, or output of, the Azure OpenAI for the (re)training of the large language model.

Are my prompts and generations used to train Azure OpenAI?

No prompts or generations are stored in the model. Your prompts and generations are  not used to train, retrain or improve Azure OpenAI. 

Do I have to check for incorrect information when using these AI features?

Yes. You are encouraged to ensure that all generated information is free from grammatical, syntax,  informational errors and biases before submitting to students. 


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This tool is optional, but available on all Ultra courses and cannot be turned off. The AI design assistant is available to assist you with your course, but is only in use when you choose to use it. It does not store any of your data in the design assistant or use your data for any AI training.