Using Generative AI for Learning Design Activities

Michigan moves from introductory AI concepts into learning-design tasks such as brainstorming, refining and practice. ChatGPT supports drafting outcomes, outlines and assessments, with evaluation remaining part of the design process. It suits designers who can judge whether a generated proposal addresses the learning need and want to develop a repeatable way to test assistance.

What you will learn

• Use generative AI for selected design tasks.
• Refine outcomes, outlines and assessment drafts.
• Evaluate generated material against design criteria.

Who this suits

Learners familiar with learning-design tasks and able to evaluate AI support, the preparation explicitly listed by the provider.

Before you enroll

Begin with an actual learning need and check that the activity and assessment address it. Technology access, learner accessibility and feedback arrangements matter alongside the lesson plan. Use fictional or anonymized learner information for practice, and evaluate a design with learners before treating it as effective.

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Put it into practice

Draft a fictional assessment with AI assistance, then test its alignment, answerability and accessibility. Record the revisions you made and the criteria behind each change.

Source and review

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