South Dakota State University Expands AI Tools for Teaching and Tutoring

South Dakota State University is providing AI Tutor Pro in undergraduate and graduate courses through its D2L learning-management system. Embedded in each course, the tool provides tutoring based on course materials. The university says AI is intended to support teaching, not replace instructors, and plans to integrate AI capabilities into every academic program.

The initiative shows higher education moving from general AI tools toward course-specific tutoring, potentially changing instructional support and student services. Students gain immediate assistance tied to course content without leaving the course to search for information. Faculty may adjust teaching strategies and use the AI tutor to supplement traditional classroom support.