CourseArc offers new AI-supported features for UMBC instructors, including image descriptions

The CourseArc tools in Blackboard now feature new AI-powered capabilities to enhance content creation efficiency and speed. From generating alt text and long descriptions to transforming outlines into full lessons and creating quizzes in seconds, these tools are ready to support your workflow -- right where you work.

Writing high-quality alt text and long descriptions is essential for accessibility, but it can be a time-consuming task. CourseArc's new Alt text & Long Description Generator tool, built directly into the Image block, generates clear, meaningful descriptions in seconds. Whether you’re working with simple icons or complex visuals, this feature helps you meet accessibility standards more quickly and consistently.

See this post in the UMBC Instructional Technology group for more information on the new AI tools in CourseArc.