AI in L&D

Goal: Use AI available in software programs currently used at work to create an informational flyer for a career day. Play with Articulate Storyline's AI features.

What: I created an informational flyer for a high school career day using AI in Articulate Storyline and PowerPoint. My text prompt in Storyline was "what does an Instructional Designer do?" It listed 5-10 bullet points, depending on the tone and audience I selected. I also used the Insert Image AI to create the graphic. I created the flyer in PowerPoint. I checked the reading level in ChatGpt.

Result: Using the text prompt gave me an outline quickly. My mental energy and writing time were spent on adding and perfecting detail and examples. An Instructional Designer's roles and responsibilities can be ambiguous depending on job role, location, and industry. I am happy with the final result! 

Goal:  Used focused prompts using general terms in ChatGpt to create content for the SMEs. (Prompt ideas seen on LinkedIn)

What: A library of 7 prompts and answers to send to our SMEs for feedback and correction. 

Result: This is a great example of using AI to work smarter, not harder. 

Assume a role as a nurse case manager in hospice care, teaching another nurse to document in Homecare Homebase (HCHB) is critical for ensuring accurate, compliant, and effective documentation of patient care.

 Below is a step-by-step guide on how to document in HCHB, emphasizing key tasks and best practices.

1. Login to HCHB

• Step: Start by logging into the Homecare Homebase system. You'll need your unique username and password. If you don’t have login credentials, contact your system administrator to get set up.

• Tip: Always log out after each session to maintain security and confidentiality of patient information.

2. Navigating the Dashboard

• Step: Once logged in, the main dashboard will display your tasks, patient information, and scheduled visits.

• Tip: Customize the dashboard for your convenience. You can set up shortcuts to quickly access patient profiles, schedules, and reports.

• Actionable Tip: Familiarize yourself with the "To-Do" list, which displays tasks that require your attention, including new referrals, visits, and documentation updates.

(Full example included 10 steps and a conclusion.)

Goal: Create a program in Articulate Rise using AI only, as quickly as possible.

What: Using only AI available in Articulate Rise, I created an eLearning module in only one hour. I did not work with SMEs, or have a preexisting framework for the module. I started from nothing to create an outline, develop content, and provide graphics for the module. The AI was not perfect, and did take a significant amount of personal thought to organize the material in a way that made sense, and to create relevant quiz questions. I used AI in Articulate Storyline to create the graphics I wanted. Again, personal thought was needed to give appropriate prompts to create pictures of people without a missing head, or third hand.

Result: In 2025, our organization will transition from the HIS to the HOPE hospice documentation model. To support operational initiatives, we will need to develop learning resources quickly. Because of their daily responsibilities and time limitations, the SMEs work best if we provide them content to edit rather than creating from nothing. Using AI to create modules such as this one will provide the SMEs with this starting point.

Goal: Build on the HOPE instructional pieces while learning the video creator program Colossyan.

What: Using the AI-generated Mr. Smith scenario written in Rise, I created a video in Colossyan. Due to the limitations of the free version, I explored Freepik for images and used Articulate Storyline AI, but ultimately decided to use Colossyan's built-in graphics. My first video creation mimicked too closely a typical learning module created with Articulate or PowerPoint, so I tried again. This video includes more avatar narration. I exported the video with mandatory captions, which I found distracting, but left them due to limited free software "generations." 

Results: These narrated videos would enhance our learning initiatives, particularly for scenario-based and storytelling learning. The AI options were limited in the free version, but still helpful. This exploration took a few hours, but with more experience in the program, the time required to create learning resources would significantly decrease, meeting the need for quick creation.