Week 2 - Group 3 Discussion

Hello everyone,

Here is my course that I created using the AI tools in Articulate:

https://share.articulate.com/ljebdhxbhgcMbG0ZlltiO

1. Share 3 changes you made to the Rise AI Course Draft to improve learner engagement. 
   

   
   I made several changes to the course, beginning with an update to the overall theme. Rise tends to apply a default color scheme to new courses that I find less visually appealing, so I updated the colors, changed the font, modified the cover art, and redesigned the menu bar. I also prefer a course layout that allows participants to clearly understand where they are in their progress at all times.

    

   In addition, I incorporated several images throughout the course to ensure the content was more visually engaging rather than relying solely on plain text on a white background. I used AI image prompt tools to help ensure the images aligned with the course content. I also refined the prompts to improve the accuracy of any text included within the images.

    

   Finally, I adjusted the tone of some sections to make the course more engaging for participants. For example, in the final section of the course, I revised the closing message congratulating participants on completing the course to create a more upbeat and encouraging tone.

2. Which AI feature or capability was most valuable in your workflow, and why? Did anything about it surprise you?
   

   
   The AI feature that was most valuable in my workflow was the AI image prompt tool. I used it to create custom images for the lessons so the course content would be more visually engaging and aligned with the material being presented. It helped save time compared to searching for existing images and allowed me to create visuals that better matched the tone and focus of the lessons.

   One thing that surprised me was how much prompt refinement was needed to achieve the desired result. In many cases, I had to revise the prompts multiple times because the generated images were too cluttered or overly saturated. This process showed me that creating effective AI-generated images still requires careful planning and iteration to produce clean, professional visuals that support the learning experience.

   
   
   
3. What challenges did you face when trying to get AI to produce the results you wanted?
   
   One challenge I faced when trying to get AI to produce the results I wanted was learning how to consistently repeat the process on my own without relying on step-by-step instructions. I found that I needed to go through the process several times to fully understand how the prompts and tools worked together. Repetition helped me become more comfortable with refining prompts, adjusting outputs, and troubleshooting issues independently. Over time, this made the workflow feel more natural and improved my confidence in using AI tools effectively.