This article will cover how instructors can create AI conversations.
Instructors can create AI Conversations around a topic or scenario to engage students. AI Conversations include Socratic questioning and role play exercises. Students can explore and reflect on their own thoughts or role play a situation related to the course content.
There are two elements to the AI Conversation activity:
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AI Conversation
- This asks students to think critically about the topic that the instructor designs.
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Reflection question
- This asks students to share their thoughts on the activity. Students can also flag any bias or errors from the AI as part of our Trustworthy AI Approach. Reflection helps students understand the responsible use of AI services.
Creating AI Conversations
Hover to an area within the course to create new AI conversations. Select the plus sign.
Select Create.
Select AI conversations.
1. Type in a title of the assignment.
2. Select the gear icon for more settings.
3. If the assignment is extra credit, select the check box.
4. Overview of examples and things to include. Or, type directly in the text box.
The AI Persona allows instructors to define who the AI persona is, including the style in which the AI responds to the student.
1. Select the radio button for step 2, AI Persona.
2. Select Next.
1. Edit or add an image.
2. A tip to help guide what type of AI persona it should be.
3. Type in a Name.
4. Type in a personality trait.
5. Select the level of complexity of the AI response.
6. Select Save.
Reflection Question
After selecting Save, Instructors can edit the reflection question and change the total points.
Select the elipsis, 3 dots, to edit the text of the question as well as set the grading to give full credit to everyone, extra credit, or change the point value.
1. Type in a new reflection question.
2. Select the check box to make the assignment Extra Credit or change the point value.
3. Select Save.
Instructors can use the Student Preview to see how this appears to students.
How-To and Tips to Effectively Use AI conversations
| How To | Tip |
|---|---|
| Use AI features to provide instant, personlized feedback to students. | Customize feedback to be specific and more relevant to student responses. |
| Use AI-driven prompts to initiate conversations such as discussion started or case studies. | Tailor the questions to challenge students to think critically while encouraging open-ended responses. |
| Create AI interactive exercises, such as role-playing scenarios or characters in a simulated environment. | Design AI scenarios that require students to apply problem-sovling and cricital thinking skills. |
| Monitor AI-powered conversations to ensure students engagement. Use Ultra’s analytics to track participation. | Provide periodic feedback. |