{"id":512,"date":"2025-02-14T08:46:31","date_gmt":"2025-02-14T13:46:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.bumc.bu.edu\/edtech\/?page_id=512"},"modified":"2026-04-09T11:35:26","modified_gmt":"2026-04-09T15:35:26","slug":"genai","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.bumc.bu.edu\/edtech\/edtech-tools\/genai\/","title":{"rendered":"Gen AI Tools"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Enhance your courses using an AI chatbot (Noodle Factory) and other generative AI tools, including CoPilot, Adobe Firefly, and Blackboard&#8217;s AI Design Assistant. E<span>mpower faculty, students, and staff to innovate and collaborate using t<\/span><span>hese cutting-edge technologies.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span><div class=\"bu_collapsible_container  bu_collapsible_open\" aria-live=\"polite\" data-customize-animation=\"false\"><h3 class=\"bu_collapsible\" aria-expanded=\"false\"tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\">Noodle Factory<\/h3><div class=\"bu_collapsible_section\" ><\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span>Explore Noodle Factory with the Edtech team to see how it can support your teaching and learning goals. To learn more about its features and pricing, contact us at\u00a0<\/span><strong><a class=\"fui-Link ___w5et180 f2hkw1w f3rmtva f1ewtqcl fyind8e f1k6fduh f1w7gpdv f1mo0ibp fjoy568 ff5ikls f1s184ao f1mk8lai fnbmjn9 f1o700av f13mvf36 f1cmlufx f9n3di6 f1ids18y f1tx3yz7 f1deo86v f1eh06m1 f1iescvh fhgqx19 f1olyrje f1p93eir f1nev41a\" href=\"mailto:edtechhelp@bu.edu\" target=\"_blank\" data-tabster=\"{&quot;restorer&quot;:{&quot;type&quot;:1}}\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" tabindex=\"0\">edtechhelp@bu.edu<\/a><\/strong><span>.<\/span><br \/>\n<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>Noodle Factory AI<\/strong> is a flexible platform that helps educators craft personalized and impactful learning experiences. Acting as a robust AI tutor, Noodle Factory AI enhances the educational journey for students by providing tailored support and interactive learning opportunities.<\/span><\/p>\n<h5><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"\/edtech\/files\/2025\/02\/Noodle-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"375\" height=\"190\" class=\"wp-image-522 aligncenter\" \/><\/h5>\n<h5><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Key features<\/span><\/h5>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>Personalized Learning<\/strong>: Adapts lessons to each student&#8217;s needs and pace.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>Interactive Sessions<\/strong>: Engages students with dynamic, chat-based lessons.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>Multilingual Capability<\/strong>: Supports 110+ languages for diverse learners.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>Automated Quiz Generation<\/strong>: Creates questions and answers from content.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>Flexible Interaction<\/strong>: Customizable personas for better engagement.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h5>Resources<\/h5>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/mymedia.bu.edu\/media\/t\/1_ix5su8qh\">Video Instructions on Adding Walter AI on Blackboard<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/bushare.sharepoint.com\/:b:\/r\/sites\/BUMC-IT-EdTech-Resources\/Public\/Docs\/Noodle%20-%20Add%20noodle%20to%20blacboard%20ultra.pdf?csf=1&amp;web=1&amp;e=PBY6pY\">Add Walter AI to Blackboard Ultra<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/bostonu.noodlefactory.app\/admin\/support?agent=6703e33b01e50ae13cfe8da0\">Fast and easy set up<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/3359170.hs-sites.com\/en\/knowledge\/role-plays\">Role Play<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Check out our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bumc.bu.edu\/edtech\/noodle-pilot\/\">2024\u201325 academic pilot page<\/a> for a few highlights.<\/p>\n<p>Take this free <a href=\"https:\/\/www.noodlefactory.ai\/offers\/r2hUECwd\/checkout\">Digital Pedagogy with AI<\/a> course to l<span>earn practical tools.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong id=\"noodle-factory\">Noodle Factory<\/strong><br \/>\n<iframe style=\"width: 608px; height: 402px; border: 0;\" id=\"kaltura_player\" src=\"https:\/\/cdnapisec.kaltura.com\/p\/2159741\/embedPlaykitJs\/uiconf_id\/54272102?iframeembed=true&amp;entry_id=1_oyvrn27i&amp;config%5Bprovider%5D=%7B%22widgetId%22%3A%221_pe0fcj4t%22%7D&amp;config%5Bplayback%5D=%7B%22startTime%22%3A0%7D\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\" webkitallowfullscreen=\"webkitallowfullscreen\" mozallowfullscreen=\"mozallowfullscreen\" allow=\"autoplay *; fullscreen *; encrypted-media *\" sandbox=\"allow-downloads allow-forms allow-same-origin allow-scripts allow-top-navigation allow-pointer-lock allow-popups allow-modals allow-orientation-lock allow-popups-to-escape-sandbox allow-presentation allow-top-navigation-by-user-activation\" title=\"Boston U AI Tutor\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p><span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span><div class=\"bu_collapsible_container \" aria-live=\"polite\" data-customize-animation=\"false\"><h3 class=\"bu_collapsible\" aria-expanded=\"false\"tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\">Blackboard AI Design Assistant<\/h3><div class=\"bu_collapsible_section\" style=\"display: none;\"><\/span><\/p>\n<p>This innovative tool helps faculty streamline workflow by creating learning modules in bulk with images and descriptions, and generate assignment and test questions based according to course materials.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_536\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-536\" style=\"width: 721px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"\/edtech\/files\/2025\/02\/AI-Design-Asst-636x444.png\" alt=\"Screenshot of AI Design Assistant interface for generating learning modules\" width=\"711\" height=\"496\" class=\"wp-image-536\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.bumc.bu.edu\/edtech\/files\/2025\/02\/AI-Design-Asst-636x444.png 636w, https:\/\/www.bumc.bu.edu\/edtech\/files\/2025\/02\/AI-Design-Asst-1024x715.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.bumc.bu.edu\/edtech\/files\/2025\/02\/AI-Design-Asst-768x536.png 768w, https:\/\/www.bumc.bu.edu\/edtech\/files\/2025\/02\/AI-Design-Asst-1536x1072.png 1536w, https:\/\/www.bumc.bu.edu\/edtech\/files\/2025\/02\/AI-Design-Asst.png 1595w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 711px) 100vw, 711px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-536\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">AI Design Assistant interface for generating learning modules<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>Blackboard AI Design Assistant<\/strong>\u00a0is a powerful tool designed to support teachers and instructors in creating engaging and interactive learning experiences. It uses artificial intelligence to foster collaborative spaces where students can work together and solve problems. With Blackboard AI, you can transform your classroom into a dynamic environment that enhances student participation and makes teaching more effective and enjoyable.<\/span><\/p>\n<h5><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Key features<\/span><\/h5>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>AI Design Assistant<\/strong>: Helps create and organize course content.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>Collaborative Spaces<\/strong>: Facilitates student collaboration and problem-solving.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>Customizable Content<\/strong>: Tailor AI-generated content to fit course needs.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>Engaging Visuals<\/strong>: Generates images to enhance learning materials.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>Interactive Discussions<\/strong>: Provides prompts for class discussions.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h5>Resources<\/h5>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/tech\/services\/teaching\/lms\/blackboard\/instructors\/ai-design-assistant\/\">AI Design Assistant for Blackboard Ultra<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/help.blackboard.com\/Learn\/Instructor\/Ultra\/Course_Content\/Create_Content\/AI_Design_Assistant\">AI Design Assistant<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span><div class=\"bu_collapsible_container \" aria-live=\"polite\" data-customize-animation=\"false\"><h3 class=\"bu_collapsible\" aria-expanded=\"false\"tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\">Microsoft Copilot Chat<\/h3><div class=\"bu_collapsible_section\" style=\"display: none;\"><\/span><\/p>\n<h5><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/ppc.land\/content\/images\/2023\/12\/Microsoft-Copilot-Logo.webp\" alt=\"Microsoft Copilot is now generally available\" width=\"294\" height=\"165\" class=\"aligncenter\" \/><\/h5>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>Microsoft Copilot Chat<\/strong> is an advanced conversational AI designed to assist users with a wide range of tasks. Copilot Chat can help you synthesize information from the web, offer support, and complete productivity-related tasks seamlessly. Whether you need help with research, writing, or just a friendly chat, Copilot Chat is here to make your life easier and more efficient. <\/span><\/p>\n<h5><span data-teams=\"true\">(Please note this is a free version of Copilot available to all BU members. If you are interested Microsoft 365 Copilot which offers Office 365 application integration, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/tech\/services\/cccs\/desktop\/distribution\/microsoft\/microsoft-365-copilot\/\">request a license<\/a>. Payment for the license will come from your department or school.)<\/span><\/h5>\n<h5><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Key features<\/span><\/h5>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>Conversational Assistance<\/strong>: Engage in meaningful and natural conversations on a wide range of topics.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>Productivity Support<\/strong>: Help with tasks like writing, research, and organization.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>Web Integration<\/strong>: Access and synthesize information from the web to provide up-to-date answers.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>Adaptability<\/strong>: Tailor responses to suit different communication styles and needs.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>User-Friendly Interface<\/strong>: Easy to interact with, making it accessible for everyone.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h5><a href=\"https:\/\/copilot.microsoft.com\/\">Try it out!<\/a><\/h5>\n<h5><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Resources<\/span><\/h5>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/tech\/services\/cccs\/desktop\/distribution\/microsoft\/microsoft-copilot\/\">Microsoft Copilot Chat<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/learn.microsoft.com\/en-us\/copilot\/privacy-and-protections\">Privacy and Security<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/bushare.sharepoint.com\/:b:\/r\/sites\/BUMC-IT-EdTech-Resources\/Public\/Docs\/CoPilot%20Handout.pdf?csf=1&amp;web=1&amp;e=YetrZh\">User Guide<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong id=\"microsoft-copilot\">Microsoft CoPilot<\/strong><br \/>\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" width=\"608\" height=\"402\" id=\"kaltura_player\" src=\"https:\/\/cdnapisec.kaltura.com\/p\/2159741\/embedPlaykitJs\/uiconf_id\/54272102?iframeembed=true&amp;entry_id=1_hkn8v1su\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\" webkitallowfullscreen=\"webkitallowfullscreen\" mozallowfullscreen=\"mozallowfullscreen\" allow=\"autoplay *; fullscreen *; encrypted-media *\" sandbox=\"allow-downloads allow-forms allow-same-origin allow-scripts allow-top-navigation allow-pointer-lock allow-popups allow-modals allow-orientation-lock allow-popups-to-escape-sandbox allow-presentation allow-top-navigation-by-user-activation\" frameborder=\"0\" title=\"Microsoft CoPilot\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p><span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span><div class=\"bu_collapsible_container \" aria-live=\"polite\" data-customize-animation=\"false\"><h3 class=\"bu_collapsible\" aria-expanded=\"false\"tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\">TerrierGPT<\/h3><div class=\"bu_collapsible_section\" style=\"display: none;\"><\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/files\/2024\/11\/crop-Robot_Chatgpt_v4.jpg\" width=\"345\" height=\"230\" alt=\"Humanoid wearing a BU baseball hat\" class=\"aligncenter\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>TerrierGPT<\/strong> is BU&#8217;s AI-powered assistant designed for students, faculty, and staff to support AI literacy and innovation in a responsible and secure environment (student access is coming this summer).<\/p>\n<h5><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Key features<\/span><\/h5>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Multi-Model Access<\/strong>: TerrierGPT provides access to top-tier generative AI models including OpenAI\u2019s GPT-4, Anthropic Claude, and Meta Llama, all through a unified LibreChat interface<span>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span><\/span><strong>Data Privacy &amp; Security<\/strong>: User inputs are not used to train the AI models. TerrierGPT is approved for confidential data (but not restricted-use data), ensuring compliance with BU\u2019s data policies<span>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><strong>Free for BU Community<\/strong>: During its pilot phase, TerrierGPT is available at no cost to BU students, faculty, researchers, and staff<span>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><strong>Academic Integration<\/strong>: Faculty can define acceptable AI use in syllabi, and students are encouraged to cite AI contributions, promoting responsible academic use<span>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><strong>Ethical AI Use Guidance<\/strong>: TerrierGPT includes best practices and ethical guidelines to help users critically evaluate AI outputs and avoid misuse<span>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h5><a href=\"https:\/\/terriergpt.bu.edu\/c\/new\">Try it out!<\/a><\/h5>\n<h5><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Resources<\/span><\/h5>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/tech\/services\/cccs\/collaboration\/conversational-ai\/terriergpt\/\">BU TechWeb Best Practice<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/tech\/services\/cccs\/collaboration\/conversational-ai\/terriergpt\/#FAQ\">FAQs<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/aida\/ai-tools\/terriergpt\/\">BU AI Development Accelerator<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span><div class=\"bu_collapsible_container \" aria-live=\"polite\" data-customize-animation=\"false\"><h3 class=\"bu_collapsible\" aria-expanded=\"false\"tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\">Adobe Firefly<\/h3><div class=\"bu_collapsible_section\" style=\"display: none;\"><\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/commons\/thumb\/0\/0e\/Adobe_Firefly_Logo.svg\/240px-Adobe_Firefly_Logo.svg.png\" alt=\"File:Adobe Firefly Logo.svg\" width=\"178\" height=\"174\" class=\"aligncenter\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>Adobe Firefly<\/strong>\u00a0is a powerful AI tool designed to help creatives bring their ideas to life. It works seamlessly with Adobe&#8217;s creative apps like Photoshop and Illustrator, making it easy to generate images, videos, and text effects. Whether you&#8217;re a professional designer or just love creating, Firefly gives you the tools to explore and experiment with your creativity.<\/span><\/p>\n<h5><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Key features<\/span><\/h5>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>Text-to-Image Generation<\/strong>: Create images from text descriptions with ease<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>Generative Fill<\/strong>: Modify images by adding, removing, or replacing elements using text prompts<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>Generative Recolor<\/strong>: Apply themes and color variations to vector images using simple language<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>Video Generation<\/strong>: Generate videos from text prompts or images, complete with professional-quality camera controls<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>Text Effects<\/strong>: Create eye-catching text effects for digital content<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h5><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><a href=\"http:\/\/firefly.adobe.com\" style=\"color: #0000ff;\">Try it out!<\/a><\/span><\/h5>\n<h5><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Resources<\/span><\/h5>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/tech\/services\/teaching\/digital-multimedia-production\/adobe-creative-cloud\/\">Adobe Creative Cloud<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/helpx.adobe.com\/firefly\/get-set-up\/learn-the-basics\/adobe-firefly-faq.html\">Adobe Firefly FAQ<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/bushare.sharepoint.com\/:b:\/r\/sites\/BUMC-IT-EdTech-Resources\/Public\/Docs\/Firefly%20Handout.pdf?csf=1&amp;web=1&amp;e=dwdQ1I\">User Guide<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong id=\"firefly-training\">Adobe Firefly<\/strong><br \/>\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" width=\"608\" height=\"402\" id=\"kaltura_player\" src=\"https:\/\/cdnapisec.kaltura.com\/p\/2159741\/embedPlaykitJs\/uiconf_id\/54272102?iframeembed=true&amp;entry_id=1_wnckfuk3\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\" webkitallowfullscreen=\"webkitallowfullscreen\" mozallowfullscreen=\"mozallowfullscreen\" allow=\"autoplay *; fullscreen *; encrypted-media *\" sandbox=\"allow-downloads allow-forms allow-same-origin allow-scripts allow-top-navigation allow-pointer-lock allow-popups allow-modals allow-orientation-lock allow-popups-to-escape-sandbox allow-presentation allow-top-navigation-by-user-activation\" frameborder=\"0\" title=\"Adobe Firefly\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p><span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Enhance your courses using an AI chatbot (Noodle Factory) and other generative AI tools, including CoPilot, Adobe Firefly, and Blackboard&#8217;s AI Design Assistant. 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