Week 1 Discussion

What challenges did you face when trying to get AI to produce the results you wanted?

One of my biggest challenges has been getting AI to generate assessment questions that go beyond simple recall. For example, when using the AI quiz generators in Rise or Storyline, the output is generally fine for basic knowledge-check questions, but I’ve struggled to get meaningful scenario-based or application-level questions.

In the technical courses I design, learners need to demonstrate application, analysis, and decision-making in context—specifically, how they would apply concepts to realistic, job-relevant scenarios. Despite experimenting with different prompts, I’ve had limited success guiding the AI to consistently produce scenario-based or application-level questions that support knowledge transfer. I would appreciate recommendations or prompt strategies that help shift AI-generated assessments from recall-focused to application- and transfer-focused outcomes.

What surprised you about how AI handled text or media generation?

One thing that’s really surprised me is how good the AI-generated narration has become. The overall quality is much higher than I expected, and the voices sound far more natural now than they did even a short time ago. I also appreciate the range of voice options—it makes it easier to find something that fits the tone of the course.

I do wish there were more built-in controls for things like acronym pronunciation, especially for technical content. That said, I’ve been able to find some workable solutions, so it hasn’t been a dealbreaker. Overall, the improvements in AI narration have been a pleasant surprise and have made it a much more viable option for my courses.