Designing AI-supported classroom assignments

Goal

Build assignments that use AI intentionally — with the right guardrails and structure.

Scope the AI tools (sandboxing)

In the assignment's Bots tab, choose:

• All bots — students get everything in BoodleBox, or
• Specifically selected bots — restrict to just the tools you want (e.g. Perplexity + a writing coach).

Sandboxing keeps students focused and makes expectations clear.

Set the structure

• Use the Directions and Learning Objectives tabs so students know the task and the goal.
• Toggle Coach Mode on or off per assignment depending on whether you want AI-literacy tips surfaced.
• In Settings, decide enrolled-only vs. anyone-with-the-link, and set due dates.

Practical tips

• Build separate weekly assignments rather than one big one — it's far easier to find and review each week's work.
• You can watch students from the moment they start — submission isn't required for you to see activity.

Verify it's working

• Preview the assignment, confirm the allowed tools match your intent, and check it appears for enrolled students.

Questions?

See How to create a class and an assignment. Email success@boodle.ai — typical response within 8 business hours.