We’ll watch a pre-recorded conference presentation that explores how chatbots can be effectively integrated into course design to enhance student learning and engagement. Drawing from education and instructional design best practices, this session will focus on the appropriate use of AI in all courses, particularly, course-embedded chatbots. These chatbots offer personalized, adaptive learning experiences to students. While the instructor dashboard allows educators to track and assess student interactions with the chatbots. Further, the dashboard provides valuable metrics on student engagement, progress, and mastery of course material, offering insights to help instructors tailor their teaching strategies based on real-time data. Participants will gain practical insights into how chatbots can serve as individual tutors, providing students with targeted support on course concepts at their own pace. Through guided demonstration, attendees will quickly be able to create their own chatbots tailored to their courses and student needs. Lastly, the technology is completely free for educators, requires no coding experience, is accessible to diverse learners, and satisfies FERPA, including data privacy.

By the end of this session, participants should be able to create their own chatbots tailored to their courses and student needs.