Build Slides, Study Tools, and Student Projects in Real Time

Professor Gary Graves shares practical AI tools and real-time workflows from his presentation at CCCAOE in Sacramento.

At the recent CCCAOE conference in Sacramento, Professor Gary Graves presented an engaging session on how educators can use artificial intelligence to build presentations, study tools, and student-facing projects in real time. The session highlighted practical, accessible tools that help faculty save time, improve content design, and create more interactive learning experiences for students.

The presentation focused on a powerful workflow using tools such as NotebookLM, Gamma.app, and AI-enhanced presentation coaching. Together, these tools make it possible to transform research materials into slide decks, study guides, quizzes, podcasts, visual summaries, and even student project materials in just minutes. Rather than spending hours formatting content, instructors can shift their energy toward guiding learning, supporting creativity, and building stronger classroom experiences.

A key message of the session was that AI is not replacing educators. Instead, it is expanding what educators can do. With the right tools, faculty can become learning architects who design richer, more engaging, and more responsive learning environments. Students also benefit by gaining hands-on experience with the kinds of AI tools and workflows they are likely to encounter in modern workplaces.

The session also explored the growing role of “vibe coding” and AI-assisted creation tools that allow users to build software, apps, and digital resources using natural language prompts. This opens exciting opportunities for students and faculty alike, especially in areas such as entrepreneurship, communication, project development, and digital literacy.

By demonstrating these tools live, the presentation showed that building high-quality educational content no longer has to be slow, complex, or intimidating. It can be fast, collaborative, and creative. For educators looking to explore AI in meaningful and practical ways, this session offered a glimpse into what is possible right now.

To learn more, explore the presentation above and visit EduAIAtlas.com for additional resources, tools, and ideas for using AI in education.

Click here to view or download the presentation from Professor Gary Graves as a PDF.