In this conversation with MSU Associate Dean Rich Spreng and his faculty, we go behind the scenes of BUS200, a new course for over 1,200 students built entirely with AI tools. As Rich says, “We created BUS200 to provide a foundation to students as they begin their academic careers while fostering a sense of community. But scaling that to 1,250 students every year was a real challenge. The answer was to introduce AI into our course design. Using tools like Breakout Learning, we’ve been able to create a scalable course that’s not only engaging but also helps students explore their interests and make informed decisions. It’s been incredible to see how this approach is changing the way we think about innovation in higher ed.” 

The Intention Behind Building BUS200

Rich dives into the problems he was looking to solve by integrating AI and how he designed BUS200.

How Allison Integrated a Custom Discussion into Her Accounting Course

Allison shares her process of integrating AI into her course: what went well, what didn't go well, and how she was able to assign her students with a custom discussion module from Breakout instead of a chapter of her textbook.

A Win-Win for Professors and Students

Shannon articulates how faculty expertise drives curriculum development, with AI as a tool to bring their ideas to life. She also gives insights into student perspectives of AI technologies in the classroom.

Breakout's Discussion Modules Help Students Prepare for the Workforce

Marla shares how AI tools can help students approach career exploration and customize learning for industry-specific skill development. 

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