Instructions to Create Assignments Using AI Design Assistant

Step 1

Select the plus icon purple line to begin the process of using the AI Design assignment generator/assignment prompt generator. This icon is located on the  Course Content page. 

Image showing the purple plus sign icon on the Course Content page.

Step 2

Select Create in the dialog pop up box. 

Image showing the Create Item link in the dialog box when the purple plus icon is selected on the Course Content page.


Step 3

The Create Item dialog box will appear with a list of items. Look for the Assessment sub-section and select Assignment (noted by orange arrow in the image below).

The Assignment link is shown on the Create Item pop-up side menu.


Step 4 

Select the Auto-generate assignment button (noted by the orange arrow). This buttons stands out as a black button on the right hand side of the New Assignment title. 

Image showing the Auto-generated assignment button on the Content and Settings page.


Step 5

Once you click the Auto-generate Assignment button you will see the Auto-Generate Assignment page where you add both a Description box and select from a drop-down menu a list of Desired Cognitive Level. You can add a brief description of what you would like your assignment to be. The Desired Cognitive Level includes a couple higher-order thinking skills from Bloomberg's taxonomy. You may select the Inspire me! default button if you want to explore other possible assignment ideas.  You may adjust the Complexity bar to determine the level of assignment you wish to create, and you can click on the check box if you would like to generate an Assignment Title. Once you have included your prompts, select the Generate button Image showing the Generate button..

Image showing the left side menu of the Description, Desired Cognitive Level, Complexity and Generate button that are prompted to auto-generate assignments.


Results Example

Step 5 notes the prompt areas where you enter/manipulate your prompts on the left side of the page. The right side of the page generates assignment ideas for your perusal. You may wish to select an option that is generated, and then click the Add button (located on the lower right-side of the generated content).

Image showing results of auto-generated assignment content.


Adding Settings 

Once you have selected and/or modify your assignment, you may want to make some changes to settings relating to the assignment. The Assignment Settings are located on the right-side of the Assignment Content page. Click on the cog wheel Image showing cog wheel feature next to Assignment Settings. to access setting features. Some key assignment settings areas include:
  • setting the due date and the amount of submission attempts
  • setting the form of grade system (points, percentage, complete/incomplete, SU letter)
  • setting the maximum points 
  • deciding to automatically post grade

Remember to click the Save button to save all changes made. 

To add another assignment content item you can click the auto-generate button Image showing the auto-generated button..

Image showing the auto-generated button for additional prompts and the Assignment Settings side menu on the Content and Settings page.

Assessment Results 

The Assessment Results section within the Assignment Settings can also be manipulated. However, modification can only be made on the following once you add auto-generated questions:
  • Submission view
  • Automatic question feedback 
  • Question scores
  • Correct answers 

You can also add an access score, add time limit, add a grading rubric and assign groups. 

All AI-generated information is opened to inaccuracy and bias. Your role as the expert and instructor of the course is to check and examine all content generated by the Design Assistant to ensure that information provided for learners is clear, accurate, and without bias.