4.2.1: A checklist of low-barrier tools or practices to try

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    You don’t need a large-scale AI implementation to make a difference. Many instructors start small—with easy-to-use tools and low-risk practices that support teaching and learning. This checklist offers practical, low-barrier ideas you can try in your course today.

    📋 Low-Barrier AI Practices for Instructors

    • Use AI to draft quiz questions, multiple-choice items, or short-answer prompts
    • Generate rubrics or assignment instructions based on course outcomes
    • Summarize an article or create a student-friendly reading guide
    • Rewrite a prompt at multiple reading levels for student accessibility
    • Ask AI to generate sample student responses to use as discussion models
    • Use AI to draft weekly announcements, reminders, or Canvas updates
    • Develop lesson outlines or slide content based on lecture goals
    • Create variations of discussion questions to support different perspectives
    • Generate alt-text or image descriptions for visuals in course materials
    • Translate course instructions into another language to support multilingual learners

    💡 Tips for Getting Started

    • Start with one use case in one module
    • Keep student data out of AI tools unless approved by your institution
    • Share your process with students—invite reflection, not just automation
    • Check the tool’s accessibility and privacy policies before use

    🎓 Why This Matters for Instructors

    Small changes can have a big impact. These low-barrier strategies let you explore AI while preserving student trust, academic integrity, and instructional quality. Starting small builds momentum—and confidence—as you find what works best for your teaching style.

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