Forum Discussion
Week 1 Discussion
Which editing tools (rewrite, shorten, change tone, etc.) did you find most valuable, and why?
I found the rewrite, shorten, and change tone tools to be the most valuable. Each of these helped me refine my message while still preserving my original ideas. I especially appreciated how the tools could adjust the length and tone based on what I selected, allowing me to communicate more clearly and effectively. They made it much easier to tailor my message to the appropriate audience while still getting my point across in the way I intended.
What surprised you about how AI handled text or media generation?
What surprised me most was how responsive AI is to even small changes in wording. Changing just one word could generate a completely different image, and adding more detail made the results much more specific and aligned with what I had in mind. It really showed me how important precise language is when working with AI, and how even subtle adjustments can significantly influence the outcome.
I love the shorten. Sometimes SMEs, or the message conveyed, can be a little long, or need to fit to a particular shape/size/box. Shortening the message (while keeping the meaning) is extremely helpful.
Wording does matter. I've learned this as well. "Concise" is a synonym for "shorten" and "condense", but depending on word choice, AI may yield different results.
LOL... I have SME's that love to ramble and restate just to be extra clear. I usually use a) improve writing and then b) shorten to make sure I don't lose key ideas as I reach for more concise text.
I agree. I have often come across SMEs providing a content dump. The shorten text feature would be helpful to get a summary of that content. As an ID, I can definitely check if it has missed any of the key points. But this feature helps to come up with an initial draft that we can enhance as we proceed further into building the course.
I agree! I've also found that when you generate content based on a prompt, AI tends to be long-winded by default and the ability to ask it be more concise is very important. I've used this many times to reduce the "fluffy" responses AI tends to generate.
I feel this! I have stretched MY vocabulary trying to find the word that produces the right context!
