AI Tools Enhance Student Learning

zyBooks AI Tools

zyLabs AI Hints for Students (Live)

Our new AI Hints system provides personalized feedback that guides students through problems without giving away answers.

Instant, personalized feedback
Encourage productive struggle
Reduce the temptation to cheat
Functions like instructor guidance
Full instructor control – enable or disable based on pedagogical preferences and course requirements

Generate zyLabs with AI (Coming Soon)

Empowering instructors to create new labs with greater ease and efficiency through AI assistance.

Simplified lab authoring process
AI-powered auto-graded test cases
Reduce preparation time
Maintains pedagogical quality

Privacy-First AI Integration

Our AI-powered features are designed with student privacy as the foundation, ensuring complete data protection while delivering powerful educational tools.

Zero access to personally identifiable information (PII)
No transmission or storage of personal student data
Powered by OpenAI Enterprise for enhanced security
Compliant with applicable privacy standards
Secure data handling protocols throughout

AI Fundamentals Content

Available for all zyBooks, this comprehensive introduction to AI concepts is designed for students across all majors, featuring hands-on experience with industry-standard tools.

Students learn core AI principles through practical, real-world applications accessible regardless of programming background. Topics include:

Computer vision
Natural language processing
Large language models (LLMs)
Deep learning
AI application
Ethical use and implications
Prompt engineering (coming soon)

Explore AI Chapter

Intentional & Responsible Approach to Integrating AI In Your Classroom

At zyBooks, we’re not just jumping on the AI bandwagon. We’re approaching AI with a purpose, taking the time to truly understand our customers’ needs and letting efficacy research guide the platform and content development decisions we make.

Research-Driven Insights

Our approach is informed by comprehensive research on AI’s impact in higher education, including insights from zyBooks professors and students navigating AI integration. We aim to:

Ensure AI helps students learn and succeed, not just complete assignments
Stay committed to helping students learn with real-world application
Support instructors with effective, time-saving tools

Thought Leadership and Resources

Stay informed with our comprehensive AI in education resources and expert insights.

AI in the Classroom Blog series
ASU Program Partnership Post
Read the latest insights about the evolving impact of AI on education.

Artificial Intelligence Blog Posts

AI in the Classroom: From Code Writers to Code Readers – How GenAI is Reshaping Computer Science Education

As generative AI increasingly handles code writing tasks, computer science education must pivot from teaching students to write code to emphasizing code reading, prompt engineering, and testing skills that will be essential in AI-augmented development environments.

AI in the Classroom: Improving Course Development

AI as Your Teaching Assisstant Course development has always been one of the most time-intensive aspects of teaching. GenAI tools can help instructors develop and improve their courses more efficiently, allowing more time to focus on teaching and research. For educators juggling course preparation, research responsibilities, and student support, AI can serve as a valuable […]

AI in the Classroom: Policies and Assessment

Moving Beyond “Yes” or “No” to GenAI When ChatGPT was first introduced in 2022, instructors often took one of two approaches to GenAI in their classes: yes or no. While bans on GenAI may be appropriate in certain courses, such bans are difficult for instructors to enforce. As GenAI tools have become more advanced and […]

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