Assignment Ideas

AI-Assisted Writing Workshops

Have students use AI writing tools to draft essays or reports, then critically analyze and improve the AI-generated content.

Moderate Implementation

Requires familiarity with AI writing tools and critical analysis techniques.

AI Topics Learned

AI literacy, natural language processing, human-AI collaboration.

AI Fact-Checking Challenge

Assign students to use AI tools to research a topic, then verify the AI-generated information against reputable sources.

Easy Implementation

Can be integrated into existing research assignments with minimal extra planning.

AI Topics Learned

AI in information retrieval, critical thinking, digital literacy.

AI-Human Debates

Set up debates where students argue against AI-generated viewpoints on course topics.

Moderate Implementation

Involves preparation of AI-generated content and debate structure.

AI Topics Learned

AI in argumentation, AI limitations, critical thinking.

AI-Enhanced Peer Review

Use AI writing analysis tools to provide initial feedback on student drafts, then have students peer review each other's work, comparing their insights to the AI feedback.

Easy Implementation

Can be seamlessly integrated into existing peer review processes.

AI Topics Learned

AI in writing assessment, feedback mechanisms, AI-human collaboration.

Interdisciplinary AI Impact Analysis

Have students research and present on how AI is transforming their field of study, including potential future impacts.

Moderate Implementation

Requires guiding students to relevant AI applications in various fields.

AI Topics Learned

AI applications, future of AI, interdisciplinary connections.

AI Ethics Case Studies

Present students with scenarios involving AI use in their field and have them analyze ethical considerations, proposing guidelines for responsible AI deployment.

Easy Implementation

Can be included in ethics or professional practice modules.

AI Topics Learned

AI ethics, responsible AI, ethical decision-making.

AI-Assisted Language Learning

For language courses, incorporate AI translation and language learning tools, having students critically evaluate the AI's performance compared to human translation/instruction.

Easy Implementation

Integrates well with existing language learning resources.

AI Topics Learned

AI in language processing, translation, AI evaluation.

Data Analysis with AI

In statistics or research methods courses, have students use AI tools to analyze datasets, then interpret and present findings, discussing how AI enhanced their analysis process.

Moderate Implementation

Involves introducing AI tools that complement statistical software.

AI Topics Learned

AI in data analysis, machine learning, data interpretation.

AI Art and Creativity Exploration

For arts and humanities courses, have students experiment with AI art generation tools, then create derivative works that blend AI and human creativity.

Easy Implementation

Encourages creativity and can be integrated into art projects.

AI Topics Learned

AI in creativity, generative AI, human-AI collaboration.

More Assignment Ideas

Getting Started with Generative AI

Wondering where to start? This short video, produced by Texas A&M's Undergraduate Studies, introduces possible ways Generative AI can be used to design assignments or create activities to complement course content.

Generative AI Sample Prompts

This quick and practical read has sample prompts higher education faculty can use to leverage Generative AI for course design, grading, grant writing, student communication, and more. Let these ideas be a jumping-off point for experimenting with Generative AI.

Assignment Changes

Oregon State University developed a revised Bloom's Taxonomy chart recommending assignment changes based on the distinctions between AI capabilities and distinctively human skills.

AI Hacks for Educators

This practical OER booklet provides insightful ideas for using AI as an assistant to accomplish many routine teaching tasks, such as crafting syllabi, learning outcomes, rubrics, scenarios, and more.

Briefing Reports

To consider how to have students debrief their use of Generative AI, check out this Briefing Reports with AI Worksheet created by Texas A&M’s Bush School’s Cindy Raisor.

ChatGPT Assignments

Find out how a political science professor designed an assignment with ChatGPT and required his students use ChatGPT to complete the assignment.

Assignment Ideas Collection

The metaLAB at Harvard’s The AI Pedagogy Project contains a collection of assignment ideas created by higher ed. instructors. Each is designed to foster critical thinking and promote judicious and ethical use of AI in and out of the classroom. Add to their collection by submitting an assignment idea of your own.