b'A Fun Way to Research LeadershipIntegrating Artificial Intelligence in through the Decades the ClassroomIn Dr. Trish Bergs MGT 470Leadership class,In Dr. Lisa Kahle-Piaseckis two sections of BUS 201 students presented on Leadership through the Decades,Business Communications Tools, students used an researching leadership theory in a specific decadeartificial intelligence software application, PitchVantage, and dressing like their assigned decade for theto virtually work on their presentation skills. Students presentation, making it fun, too. presented to virtual, simulated audiences, then the software provided instant feedback on their performance giving them tips for improving their pitch variability, pace variability, volume variability, verbal distractors, pauses, engagement, and eye contact. Heres what students had to say:PitchVantage was a tool that I thought wouldnt help me, however, it helped get rid of my public speaking anxiety.Ian HayesPitchVantage is a very harsh teacher. It helps you Jeylo Hernandez and Haylie Sewell perfect your presentation methods.(dressed like the 70s) Casey DanielPitchVantage helped me learn my pacing and overall presentation was more organized. Nate KellyBert Lucas, Brady Bosma, and Tucker Morgan (dressed like the 40s.) Professor incorporates Breakout Learning platform in MBA ClassesProf. Arthur Frazier began using the Breakout Learning platform last summer in his MBA Economics for Managers course. Instead of having normal online group discussions, Breakout Learning incorporated AI-generated feedback that enhanced small-group participation. The ability to use AI to evaluate how students analyzed case studies greatly improved the overall quality of the course and student engagement. He also incorporated the platform in both of his fall 300-level economics courses.5 www.heidelberg.edu/school-of-business Fall 2024'