From the Classroom

Eight educators talk through how they integrated AI into their pilot courses.

Multiplatform Journalism Course

by Vera Moutinho ·

AI was integrated into a 5-week video module of the course to support the adaptation of written news into short-form social video (Reels/TikTok/Shorts). Students used generative AI to assist prompt-based scripting, storyboard development, and AI-assisted video production, combined with reflective documentation through an AI Diary. The primary goal was to…

Gamification in Public Relations Strategies

by António Azevedo ·

AI was integrated into the course as a creative and research support tool across several practical exercises and project development stages. Students used AI tools mainly for ideation, research, and structuring communication strategies within the gaming and esports ecosystem. The primary goal was to help students explore ideas faster while…

Pilot-course comparison
Course	Educators	Institution	Level	Students	AI tools used	AI use assessed	Risk-managed
Multiplatform Journalism Course	Vera Moutinho	ESCS-IPL	Bachelor	50	ChatGPT, InVideo, Google Docs (AI Diary), Google Forms, Mentimeter, Figma/FigJam	Yes	Yes
Gamification in Public Relations Strategies	António Azevedo	ESCS-IPL	Bachelor	17	ChatGPT, Suno, MindMap AI	Yes	Yes

Course: Multiplatform Journalism Course
Educators: Vera Moutinho
Institution: ESCS-IPL
Level: Bachelor
Students: 50
AI tools used: ChatGPT, InVideo, Google Docs (AI Diary), Google Forms, Mentimeter, Figma/FigJam
AI use assessed: Yes
Risk-managed: Yes

Course: Gamification in Public Relations Strategies
Educators: António Azevedo
Institution: ESCS-IPL
Level: Bachelor
Students: 17
AI tools used: ChatGPT, Suno, MindMap AI
AI use assessed: Yes
Risk-managed: Yes