Course Production Efficiency
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Save Time on Course Development Tasks Using AI
See how USF faculty are using artificial intelligence to support course development tasks, helping reduce time spent creating and updating materials while allowing more focus on student learning.
Featured Case
Using Artificial Intelligence to Support Scenario-Based Practice and Skill Development
AI was used to support content creation and AI-generated voiceovers, creating realistic, accessible learning experiences that allow students to practice professional skills and apply concepts in authentic scenarios.
Course: GEY 4360
AI Tools Used: ChatGPT, ElevenLabs
COURSE PRODUCTION EFFICIENCY CASE STUDIES
Designing Scenario-Based Practice
AI can power the creation of realistic scenarios and distinct voiceovers to help students
practice professional skills.
Focus: Customized Audio & Scenarios
Course: GEY 4360
Tools: ChatGPT, ElevenLabs
Generating Immersive Audio
AI-generated speech samples can cut production time and help students master audience
analysis.
Focus: Customized Audio
Course: Public Speaking for Professionals
Tool: ElevenLabs
Enhancing Audio for Clarity
AI can enhance existing lecture audio quality, improving audio clarity and accessibility
without requiring re-recording.
Focus: Audio Enhancements
Course: MHS 4452
Tool: Adobe Podcast
Improving Content Descriptions
AI-generated video content descriptions can help students navigate and understand
content, boosting clarity and accessibility.
Focus: Content Descriptions
Course: ANT 2511
Tool: MagicSchool
Visualizing Historical Literature
AI-generated images can bring abstract concepts and characters to life, helping students
visualize and analyze historically distant texts.
Focus: Image Creation
Course: ENL 3230
Tools: Adobe Firefly, Microsoft Copilot
End-to-End Development Support
AI can be used as a support tool during course development, helping to brainstorm
and refine ideas for instructional materials, activities, and assessments.
Focus: Streamlining Development
Course: ACG 6936
Tools: Microsoft Copilot, ChatGPT, Claude, Gamma, PowerPoint, KNIME Analytics
Analyzing and Segmenting Content
AI can analyze lecture transcripts to suggest segment breakpoints and knowledge checks,
turning hours of video into purposeful chunks.
Focus: Video Content Analysis
Course: FIN 4505
Tools: Kaltura Captioning, Microsoft Copilot
Making Math Formulas Accessible
AI-supported descriptions and LaTeX formatting make complex statistical content more
accessible for students.
Focus: Accessibility
Course: GEY 4401
Tools: Microsoft Copilot, LaTeX
Drafting Initial Content and Assessments
AI can help draft course materials and assessments for faculty review, improving development
efficiency and maintaining oversight.
Focus: Content and Assessment Drafting
Course: LDR 4104
Tool: Microsoft Copilot
Drafting Materials for Continuity
AI can be used to draft content, assessments, and contingency discussion boards to
ensure learning continuity across delivery formats.
Focus: Content, Activity, and Assessment Drafting
Course: MUE 6816
Tool: Microsoft Copilot
Boosting Engagement and Access
AI drafted discussion prompts, polls, and alt text can enhance active engagement and
accessibility in courses.
Focus: Engagement and Accessibility
Course: SOW 6305
Tools: Microsoft Copilot, ChatGPT, Google Gemini, Harmonize
