AI-Assisted Lecture Creation

Artificial intelligence is transforming the way instructional videos are created. Using tools such as HeyGen and ElevenLabs, faculty can efficiently produce high-quality video lectures featuring a digital twin (AI avatar) while maintaining instructor presence and reducing recording time.

Digital Learning supports faculty interested in incorporating AI-assisted video creation into their teaching and provides guidance throughout the development process.

Why Use AI-Assisted Lecture Creation?

• Save time when updating or revising lecture videos
• Maintain a consistent instructor presence throughout a course
• Produce professional-looking instructional videos
• Easily revise narration without re-recording entire lectures
• Support online, hybrid, and asynchronous learning
• Improve scalability for course development

Digital Learning Recommendations

Based on our pilot implementation with the School of Management, Digital Learning recommends the following best practices when creating AI-assisted lecture videos.

• Create a high-quality digital twin using professional lighting and audio.
• Design accessible slides that work well with avatar placement.
• Write concise, conversational scripts that enhance instructor presence.
• Use HeyGen and ElevenLabs to improve video and voice quality.
• Maintain consistent pacing and visual presentation throughout the lecture.
• Review videos for accessibility before publishing.

Five Mistakes to Avoid — Using HeyGen for Lecture CreationVideo · to be added

Faculty Guide

Digital Learning has developed a comprehensive guide containing detailed recommendations and lessons learned from our pilot implementation with Professor Richard McAndrew (School of Management). The guide includes:

• Creating a professional digital twin
• Designing accessible presentation slides
• Writing effective narration scripts
• Preparing slides for HeyGen
• Recommended pacing and timing
• Avatar placement
• Audio quality recommendations
• Platform limitations and troubleshooting

Download: Faculty Guidelines for Creating High-Quality Digital Twin Video Lectures (PDF) 

Creating AI Digital Twin Videos: A Step-by-Step Guide in HeyGenVideo · to be added

Digital Learning Studio

Faculty are encouraged to record their digital twin in the Digital Learning Studio. The studio provides professional lighting, optimized acoustics, and recording equipment to help produce high-quality AI avatars.

Reserve the Digital Learning Studio

Please note: AI technologies and tools continue to evolve rapidly. The guidance, recommendations, and best practices provided on this page may be updated periodically to reflect changes in technology, institutional practices, and emerging considerations.

Need Assistance?

Digital Learning can assist faculty with:

• Digital twin creation
• HeyGen and ElevenLabs
• AI-assisted lecture design
• Script development
• Accessible slide design
• Video accessibility
• Multimedia production

To request assistance, please contact Digital Learning or submit a Help Desk ticket at helpdesk@callutheran.edu.