aceUsing generative AI to draft fillable study guides for introductory biology: a practical instructor workflow
Generative artificial intelligence (generative AI) may reduce the time and effort required for instructors to draft course-specific teaching materials, but AI-generated content requires careful review before student use. This Tips and Tools article describes an instructor-guided workflow for using generative AI to create fillable study guides for introductory biology exam preparation. Course-specific materials, including lecture content, assignments, and existing worksheet examples, are provided as context for a…
Instructors using generative AI to draft fillable study guides for introductory biology can reduce drafting time and get help organizing content and creating alternative question formats.
AI-generated study guide drafts require careful instructor review and revision for scientific accuracy, course alignment, clarity, cognitive level, and usability before student use.
No formal evaluation of student learning or time savings is provided; the article is presented as a practical tips and tools piece and notes that AI drafts require instructor review for accuracy and alignment.
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- Peer-reviewedJournal of Microbiology & Biology Education2026-09-23
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