Create an AI LiveCase in Minutes Using AI Templates

You have a case study that works. Frameworks, data tables, a solid teaching note. But you look at your students, and you know: some will skim it, some will ask ChatGPT to summarize it, and a handful will actually engage. The content is good. The delivery is where it breaks.

The fix isn't more content. It's a different format.

An AI LiveCase is an interactive, chat-based simulation where learners step into roles and make decisions inside an unfolding scenario. LiveCase's AI Templates let you turn that same case study into one in minutes — no starting from scratch, no coding, no staring at a blank case editor wondering where to begin. The AI does the heavy lifting. You do the teaching.

Why AI Templates Beat Starting From Scratch

LiveCase offers three ways to build a simulation. You can start from nothing and control every detail (Pathway 1). You can hand it off to the Studio Services team and let them build it (Pathway 3). But for most instructors, Pathway 2 — Co-Create with AI — is the sweet spot.

Here's why: the AI generates about 80% of the blueprint on its first pass. Characters, branching dilemmas, decision points, scoring criteria. It turns your existing material into a structured simulation framework in seconds. You don't build from zero. You start from 80% and polish.

That changes everything. Instead of spending your creative energy on structural layout, you spend it on what matters: making the scenario sharper, the characters more believable, the grading more precise.

Step 1: Drop in Your Case Material

Open the free AI Case Authoring Studio. Paste your existing case study text. Or paste your learning objectives. Or just type a topic — "crisis management for MBA students" — and let the AI work with context.

No formatting required. No template to learn. The AI reads your material and identifies the natural decision points, the characters your learners should interact with, and the stakes that drive engagement.

Step 2: Let the AI Build the Blueprint

The first output arrives in seconds. A complete framework: virtual characters with personalities and partial information, branching story paths, hidden scoring rules that evaluate qualitative decisions rather than multiple-choice recall.

This is where you see your case study come alive. The same content your students would have skimmed as a PDF now structures itself into an unfolding scenario inside a chat interface they already understand — familiar, like Slack or Teams, but with consequences attached to every decision.

Step 3: Put Your Fingerprints on It

Now you polish. Adjust the dialogue to match your voice. Raise or lower the difficulty. Add your own grading rubric for the qualitative responses. Set time pressure on certain decisions. The AI did the scaffolding — you bring the expertise.

This is where the 20% of your effort goes, and it's the most rewarding part. You're not wrestling with a blank editor. You're fine-tuning a working simulation that's already 80% of the way there.

Step 4: Launch and Watch Them Think

Share the link with your students. They step into roles — CEO, CFO, operations lead — and start making decisions in real time. They chat with virtual characters who push back, withhold information, and challenge their assumptions.

You track everything from the host dashboard: who's engaging, where they're hesitating, which decisions reveal gaps in understanding. The platform handles automated AI grading and scoring, so you spend class time on debrief, not on marking. (We've written before about why decision-based assessments beat AI cheating — this is that approach in practice.)

From One Case to a Full Library

Once you've built one, the next one is faster. Your authored cases can stay private for your classroom, or you can publish them through the LiveCase catalogue and earn royalties through distribution partners including Harvard Business Impact, The Case Center, and Ivey Publishing.

If you'd rather skip the DIY, the Studio Services team can build custom simulations for you.

For a deeper look at the full authoring workflow, check out our earlier guide on how to build an AI simulation with LiveCase's Free Authoring Studio.

Ready to turn your case study into a LiveCase? Try the free AI Case Authoring Studio — no credit card required, no setup time. Or watch the full step-by-step video walkthrough on YouTube.

FAQ

What is an AI LiveCase?

An AI LiveCase is an interactive, chat-based simulation where learners step into roles and make decisions within an unfolding scenario. It transforms static case study materials into gamified, decision-driven learning experiences.

How long does it take to create an AI LiveCase using AI Templates?

Most instructors go from paste to publish in under 30 minutes. The AI generates the initial blueprint in seconds, leaving you to polish dialogue, adjust scoring, and launch.

Do I need coding skills to create an AI simulation?

No coding required. The AI Authoring Studio uses natural language input — paste your case study, describe your scenario, and the platform handles the technical structure.

Is the AI Authoring Studio really free?

Yes. LiveCase operates on a usage-based pricing model. The AI Authoring Studio is free to use, so you can build and test simulations with no upfront commitment.

Can I use my existing case study materials?

Absolutely. The AI Templates work with your existing PDFs, teaching notes, learning objectives, or even a rough topic outline. No reformatting needed.

Where can I see a full walkthrough?

Watch the step-by-step video guide on YouTube that walks through the entire process from start to finish.