Creating an OER with AI

This challenge explores the potential of Generative AI to streamline the development of open educational resources (OER), making it easier to produce accessible, high-quality learning materials.

By generating a single-page textbook section using AI, educators can evaluate the accuracy, clarity, and pedagogical value of machine-generated content while considering the essential role of human oversight in refining and validating instructional materials.

This activity emphasizes how AI can accelerate the initial drafting of educational content while inviting critical reflection on its readiness for student use and publication as an OER.

Challenge

Use a Generative AI model to create a one-page section for an open textbook in your subject area. This exercise helps explore how AI can support the creation of educational content while reinforcing the importance of human review in ensuring quality and educational alignment.

This challenge explores how Generative AI can assist in developing open educational resources (OER), making it easier to create accessible and high-quality learning materials. By generating a single-page textbook section, participants will evaluate AI’s potential in OER development, assessing the accuracy, clarity, and suitability of the content for student learning.

Instructions

1. Choose a Generative AI model such as ChatGPT-4, Claude, or LLaMA.

2. Select a topic in your area of expertise where you can assess the quality of the content.

3. Use a structured prompt to generate a detailed textbook section. Example:

   “As a psychology professor, write a 1000-word, highly detailed textbook section for first-year college students on the science and theory of happiness. Include learning objectives at the beginning and a glossary of key terms at the end.”

4. Review the AI-generated content for accuracy, clarity, bias, and completeness.

Reflect and Share

What does this challenge reveal about the role of AI in teaching and learning? Try it out and share what you discovered in the comment box below, whether it’s your final product, a reflection, or a surprising insight.

Example

I used the sample prompt above to generate a textbook section.

Link to generated content: https://lnkd.in/gmhH6ZvS