Impact of Technology on the Future of Course Development, Design, and Delivery: Leveraging Generative Artificial Intelligence for Greater Accessibility and Inclusion

Abstract

In this chapter, the authors argue that the emergence of generative AI (GenAI) tools can make higher education more accessible and inclusive by transforming course development, design, delivery, and student evaluation. To this end, we identify various GenAI tools and their advantages for educational settings. This chapter further highlights advantages of GenAI in education generally, and particularly, for international students, non-English language users, and those with physical or mental disabilities. We then consider various disadvantages, challenges, concerns related to AI adoption in education. The article concludes with a brief discussion of various caveats of GenAI tools for non-native users of English and those with disabilities. In order for GenAI to be beneficial and make meaningful contribution to curriculum development and delivery, these concerns need to be addressed.