UB University Business
David Perkinson
August 28, 2026
Every university improves courses after students encounter challenges. Faculty review student feedback, analyze performance and revise learning experiences after barriers become apparent.
But what if institutions could identify some of those barriers before the first student ever opens a course?
As higher education explores artificial intelligence, much of the conversation has focused on generating content, improving efficiency and supporting students after they enroll. Another opportunity deserves attention: using AI to help institutions evaluate the quality of learning experiences before students encounter them.
AI doesn’t replace human judgment. Every course contains barriers its authors never intended and may not know exist. A lesson may use language that is clear to a subject-matter expert but confusing to a student encountering the topic for the first time.