Artificial Intelligence (AI) Useful for E-Learning Design and Development?

Great discussion - as people have pointed out, this is moving really fast and will have a major impact on the way we all learn and acquire knowledge.

We are using AI in both the design and development phases - and it is making a big difference. We are still experimenting with how to integrate it into the eLearning itself - this is the really interesting part!

But to pick up on a point Luci made - I agree entirely. We need to make sure AI is used ethically and transparently.  We have completely revamped our editorial policy to take account of AI.

• Firstly we make sure our clients know where, and how, we are using AI.
• Secondly, we document ALL AI content enquiries so we know exactly what copy was generated by an AI engine.
• Thirdly, having done our research phase using AI we ALWAYS return to the original brief and start with a blank sheet. AI gives us some really useful pointers and saves us a lot of research time but we are not yet ready to accept AI generated copy as our content.
• Finally, we have strict policies governing statistics, data and quotations generated by AI engines. We always validate the sources and check the authenticity of the information presented. If we can't authenticate it, we don't use it...

Even so, we estimate that design time for eLearning courses has halved and content development time reduced by at least 20%. That's significant - and we know the saving will get bigger as we refine the way we use these tools.

I would be really interested to know what everyone else is doing.

Yes, Artificial Intelligence (AI) can be very useful for e-learning design and development. AI has the ability to analyze vast amounts of data, recognize patterns, and provide insights that can be used to improve the learning experience. Here are a few ways in which AI can be applied in e-learning:

1. Personalization: AI algorithms can analyze user data, such as learning progress, assessment results, and interests, and then create personalized learning paths for each individual user.

2. Adaptive learning: AI can adjust the difficulty of the learning material based on the user's performance, ensuring that the content is challenging but not too difficult.

3. Chatbots: AI-powered chatbots can provide instant support to learners by answering their questions and providing feedback on their progress.

4. Content creation: AI can analyze existing content and suggest improvements or generate new content based on user needs.

5. Assessment and evaluation: AI can evaluate learners' progress and provide immediate feedback, as well as assist in identifying areas where learners may need additional support.

Overall, AI has the potential to revolutionize e-learning by providing personalized and adaptive learning experiences that can improve learning outcomes and increase engagement.

Re-reading my reply, I should perhaps add that most of us buy our stock images under a "single-use" licence as it is much cheaper. i.e. if you purchase images using a Shutterstock monthly "plan" and download an image under that plan you are purchasing a licence to use that image for a single project.

We are always at pains to point this out to clients when we supply source files (which is most of the time). They can modify the course and use selected images from the course as thumbnails to promote that course BUT they are in breach of copyright if they then take an image from one of our courses and use it in a different course without paying a new licence fee

To purchase an image "royalty-free" is generally way more costly and we do it only when the client requires that image for multiple projects. 

Yes, artificial intelligence (AI) can be very useful for e-learning design and development. Here are some of the ways AI can be used in e-learning:

• Personalization: AI can be used to personalize e-learning content for each learner. This can be done by tracking learner progress, interests, and learning styles, and then delivering content that is tailored to each individual learner's needs.
• Adaptive learning: AI can also be used to create adaptive learning experiences. This means that the content and difficulty of the e-learning can be adjusted based on each learner's performance. This can help learners to stay engaged and challenged, and it can also help them to learn more effectively.
• Recommendation engines: AI can be used to create recommendation engines that suggest relevant e-learning content to learners. This can help learners to find the content that is most relevant to their needs, and it can also help them to discover new content that they may not have found otherwise.
• Assessment: AI can be used to automate assessment in e-learning. This can free up instructors to focus on other tasks, and it can also help to ensure that assessments are fair and accurate.
• Chatbots: AI can be used to create chatbots that can answer learner questions and provide support. This can help learners to get the help they need when they need it, and it can also help to reduce the workload on instructors.

Overall, AI has the potential to revolutionize e-learning. By automating vehicle tracking system tasks, personalizing content, and providing personalized support, AI can make e-learning more effective, engaging, and efficient.

I mentioned this in another thread, here's an example of using generative tools (midjourney and Adobe's generative fill) to create this labeled info graphic. I modified the hot spots to make them smaller.

Indeed, ChatGPT has been a great help for saving time researching, comparing content theories, perspectives... Also for creating exercises and scenarios, just giving it context and it comes up with great ideas... No doubts it is a great and very fast extension of our skills and knowledge. It would be great to see Articulate including an AI Translation Generator for courses (in Rise, for example).

Interested in machine translation features. Powerpoint offers built in translation tools for 60+ languages. Would hate for that to take over as a de facto authoring tool.

Hey Ashley,

Great topic! I've dabbled with AI tools like ChatGPT for e-learning content and it's been a game-changer for me. It helps streamline the process and adds an interactive element. Would love to hear others' experiences too!

Cheers, 

Sandra

Interested to know more about future AI capabilities in Both Storyline and Rise. My organization is tasking me to look at features and evaluate if Articulate is still the right platform for our instructional design needs. Any new word on new robo-voices, chatbots etc.

Seems like co-pilot/centaur/cyborg human + AI work is the future. The only thing that can beat a chess AI is a human and chess AI working together. eLearning will eventually have its version. Already seeing that in call center operations.

In the mean time... high quality robo voice to allow for multiple authors easily create and update courseware VOs would be super helpful. -And auto translation features would be amazing, especially if it includes the VO component. 

Not holding my breath, but that's the need. Implementing work arounds in the mean time.