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Press Release: Ex Libris [October 17, 2024]

Alethea Instructor Assistant transforms how instructors manage reading assignments

The Alethea Instructor Assistant is an AI-driven tool designed to streamline the creation of reading assignments for instructors.

Guiding questions can boost student engagement with reading materials and foster critical thinking skills. Now available within Alethea, the Instructor Assistant enables educators to easily generate effective questions that bring reading assignments to life, seamlessly integrating into existing learning management system workflows. Drawing on proven pedagogical practices, the tool enables instructors to confidently incorporate AI into their teaching.

Designed to enhance teaching effectiveness

One of the standout features of the Instructor Assistant is its ability to generate questions with minimal input, which can be adjusted to different difficulty level and unique teaching objectives. This flexibility allows instructors to cater to the diverse needs of their students, ensuring that assignments are appropriately challenging for all levels of understanding.

By ensuring that every reading assignment is purposeful and effective, it empowers instructors to focus on what they do best — teaching and inspiring students.

  • Tailored to instructors needs
  • The Instructor Assistant offers a range of features that streamline the reading assignment workflow:
  • Smart suggestions: Automatically generates relevant questions based on course materials.
  • Flexible difficulty levels: Tailor question complexity to suit different course levels.
  • Intuitive interface: Create and customize assignments with minimal effort.
  • LMS integration: Fully embedded in the institution's Learning Management System.

Alethea is trusted by educators

Alethea's pedagogic approach pushes students to think deeper and work smarter as they go through their readings. Alethea fosters deeper classroom discussions through student input and ideas. Faculty gain valuable insights into student reading habits, enabling them to adapt teaching methodologies and learning resources.

Dr. Chrissann Ruehle, a Management Faculty member of the Lutgert College of Business at Florida Gulf Coast University shared her experience with Alethea, saying,

"If faculty have been teaching for a while and they are looking for something new and innovative to bring into the classroom, this is a great way to revitalize classes."

Taking student engagement to a higher level

Since its launch, 98% of assignments in Alethea have been crafted with the Instructor Assistant, underscoring its effectiveness and popularity among educators.

The Instructor Assistant is more than just a tool; it's a partner in elevating student success. Embrace innovation in education with the Alethea Instructor Assistant and transform reading assignments into powerful learning experiences.

Learn more about Alethea.

Alethea is part of the Clarivate AI-powered portfolio of solutions. To learn about our Academic AI offering visit: https://www.clarivate.com/ai/academia.


Summary: The Alethea Instructor Assistant is an AI-driven tool designed to streamline the creation of reading assignments for instructors.
Publication Year:2024
Type of Material:Press Release
LanguageEnglish
Date Issued:October 17, 2024
Publisher:Ex Libris
Company: Ex Libris
Permalink: https://librarytechnology.org/pr/30647/alethea-instructor-assistant-transforms-how-instructors-manage-reading-assignments

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