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Course Production Efficiency

Drafting Initial Content and Assessments

Strategy: Accelerate Course Content Development Through AI-Supported Drafting and Faculty Review 

Artificial intelligence can be leveraged as a collaborative drafting tool to support the rapid development of aligned course materials when subject matter experts have limited availability. By using AI to generate first-pass content, such as learning outcomes, unit descriptions, and assignment instructions, faculty can efficiently allocate their time for review, refinement, and pedagogical decision-making while maintaining instructional quality and alignment. 

LDR 4104 – Theories of Leadership 

In LDR 4104 Theories of Leadership, Drs. Caroline Twachtman and Michael Severy partnered with Learning Designer Dawn Adolfson to use AI as a drafting and collaboration tool during a course development to offset constrained subject matter expert availability. 

Throughout the design process, Microsoft Copilot was used to generate preliminary versions of learning outcomes, unit descriptions, assignment instructions, and supporting material descriptions based on faculty-provided goals and course priorities. These AI-generated drafts were then reviewed by Dr. Severy, who provided targeted feedback to refine language, strengthen alignment, and ensure disciplinary and pedagogical accuracy. 
This workflow allowed the course development team to maintain momentum while preserving faculty time for high-impact review and decision-making, demonstrating how AI can support efficient, transparent, and faculty-centered course development practices. 

AI Tools Used: Microsoft Copilot