The Learning and Teaching Nexus
at the New York University School of Professional Studies (SPS) works at the intersection of institutional schooling, workplace and professional advancement, and self-directed learning to explore educational possibilities in the Post-Information Age.
Assignments with AI: Create a Cover Brief for a Book
In this sample Publishing, Writing and Media assignment, students practice creating a cover brief for a book. Through this process, students generate various styles of images with AI, explore editorial feel and tone, draft a brief, and justify their choices and processes. AI Tool Google Gemini - Nanobanana Summary Students use AI to draft potential cover art for a book, then submit a brief with their best images and an analysis of the quality and fit of the images and the use of AI for the...
Assignments with AI: Comp Title Pitch
In this sample Publishing, Writing and Media assignment, students practice creating and delivering a pitch for comparison titles (also known as comp titles) for a book. Through this process, students source existing titles with AI, then create and deliver a pitch to a classmate. AI Tool Google Gemini - Deep Research Summary: Students take on the role of an author and create a “Comp Title Pitch” for an existing book. The pitch is designed to help their publishing company understand the...
Assignments with AI: Develop a Total Compensation and Benefits Package
In this sample Human Capital assignment, students practice creating a total compensation and benefits package for a specific role. Through this process, students practice researching and analyzing market trends, building and delivering a competitive package and assessing the usefulness of AI for this task. AI Tool Google Gemini / Gems Summary Students will use AI to analyze information about compensation packages for a specific role and industry. Using these insights, plus provided...