An Approach to AI That Puts Learning First


At zyBooks, we’re approaching AI with purpose, taking the time to truly understand the needs of instructors and students, letting efficacy research guide the platform and content development decisions we make. Here are some of the tools, research, and thought-leadership we’re developing to support your AI journey.  

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. The tools and resources we create are designed to address these specific challenges, helping instructors to integrate AI into their classrooms with confidence and clarity. 

  • 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

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

zyBooks AI Tools

Generate zyLabs with AI 

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

zyLabs AI Hints for Students 

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

Essential AI Content

New chapters in a variety of zyBooks titles feature industry-standard tools and ideas in AI.  Students learn core AI principles through practical, real-world applications accessible regardless of programming background. Some topics include:

  • Computer vision
  • Natural language processing
  • Large language models (LLMs)
  • Deep learning
  • Building AI applications
  • Ethical use and implications
  • Prompt engineering
Learn more about our AI content

Thought Leadership and Resources

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

 

Artificial Intelligence Blog Posts

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 […]

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