The Self-Service Educational Effectiveness tools require none to minimal training and allow you to get started quickly. More information on each tool can be access by selecting the names in the table below.
| Tool | What does it do? | Standard Users | Training |
|---|---|---|---|
| AI Course Alignment Instructor | An AI-based tool using large language models to analyze and compare instructional artifacts (Syllabi, Quizzes/Exams, Bulk Assessments) for quality improvement and to encourage instructional conversations. | Faculty teaching courses | Brief training required |
| AI Course Alignment Coordinator | An AI-based tool using large language models to extract course learning outcomes, determine gaps and overlap between pre-req and requisite courses, determine and develop program learning outcome maps. | Directors of Undergraduate programs, and Special curricular project leaders. | Brief training required |
| Student Availability for Instructors | Shows the availability of instructors and their enrolled students based on course schedules for the current and next academic term, filterable by time blocks, days, and sections. | Instructors of record | Instructions to access |
| Student Availability for Administrators | Shows the availability of groups of students based on their course schedules for the current and next academic term, filterable by demographic and registration details. | Assistant and Associate Deans, program directors (Graduate/Undergraduate), Directors of special programs, and event planners. | Minimal, email edeffectiveness@umd.edu for access |