Forum Discussion
Week 2 - Group 1 Discussion
Hi everyone! Here is the course I built. I enjoyed working in Rise because I primarily develop in Storyline.
https://share.articulate.com/msNYFLSXiPHXMFlLYY32V
1. Three changes made to improve learner engagement (and why)
- I added hook-style introductions to the very beginning .This was to immediately capture attention and make the content feel more relevant to real-world situations.
- I broke up long text blocks into shorter, scannable chunks with clearer headings, because learners engage more when content feels less dense and easier to process.
- I included a few more knowledge checks throughout the course, not just at the end, to keep learners actively thinking instead of passively reading.
2. Most valuable AI feature and why
The most valuable feature was “Edit with AI” using instruction-based prompts (especially structured guidance like tone, hooks, and formatting rules). It was powerful because it could quickly transform flat instructional text into more engaging, learner-friendly content. What surprised me most was how effectively it could shift tone and structure without changing the core meaning when the instructions were specific enough. It saved so much time also!
3. Challenges using AI
The main challenge was that AI often produces content that is too general or not tightly aligned to the learning objective unless the prompt is very specific. It also sometimes adds extra information that isn’t needed for the course level or audience. Getting consistent output required a lot of refinement in prompts, especially around tone, length, and instructional focus. This is a work in progress as we all know!
This course is so well done, BridgetCarne595​ ! I love the image style you created at the top of the first lesson. Did you generate those with AI? If so, I'd love to know what prompt you used, because I could see that aesthetic carrying beautifully across an entire course.
Also, your reflection on the "Edit with AI" feature really resonates. The point about specificity in prompts is something everyone in this cohort is discovering. The more precise you are, the more it actually behaves like a real collaborator. So well said!
Thank you so much! I used the custom filter and added a prompt similar "create a 2d graphic image of team working in collaboration."
I love that look. There's a lot of stock imagery out there similar to this, but sometimes it's hard to get just what you want. Thanks for sharing the prompt!
