Appendix B: AI Tool Evaluation Examples
Examples of evaluating potential AI tools for implementation in higher education
Example A: Midjourney
A review of Midjourney, a generative AI text-to-picture program that will allow users to create images based off of prompts. This AI tool was evaluated using all three considerations lists (e.g., pedagogy, technology, and accessibility & DEI.
Example B: Almanack.ai
A review of Almanack.ai, a “smart course material generator and lesson planner for educators” (Almanack.ai, 2023). This AI tool was evaluated using all three consideration lists (e.g., pedagogy, technology, and accessibility & DEI).
Example C: Learnt.ai
A review of Learnt.ai, which can help save time and effort by automating the creation of lesson plans, learning objectives, assessment questions, and a range of other resources. Learnt.ai is designed to augment not replace; inspiring instructors to create engaging content that aligns with best practices in education, making it easier to deliver effective and impactful lessons to students (Learnt.ai, 2023).
