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There are 4 modules in this course
In "Strategizing the Use of Generative AI in Learning Design," you’ll explore how learning designers can partner with various stakeholders to use generative AI responsibly during design. A policy expert will discuss important considerations for learning professionals integrating generative AI into their processes. You’ll determine the strengths and limitations of generative AI for use within design projects and learning situations. Finally, you’ll develop a strategy for using a custom GPT.
This is the final course in the series "Generative AI as a Learning Design Partner," which introduces generative AI to the learning design process to support the creation of engaging instructional design.
For educators in the state of Michigan: This series, "Generative AI as a Learning Design Partner," is approved in the state of Michigan for a maximum of 15 State Continuing Education Clock Hours (SCECHs) for educators. The successful completion of all 3 courses in the series will be required to claim SCECHs.
In this module, you will review the course syllabus, meet your instructors, and introduce yourself to your fellow learners.
What's included
1 video4 readings1 discussion prompt
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1 video•Total 4 minutes
Welcome to the Course•4 minutes
4 readings•Total 20 minutes
Course Syllabus•5 minutes
Course Introduction•5 minutes
Getting Familiar with Generative AI •5 minutes
Help Us Learn About You!•5 minutes
1 discussion prompt•Total 10 minutes
Introduce Yourself•10 minutes
Generative AI's Potential & Limitations
Module 2•1 hour to complete
Module details
In this module, you will learn about the strengths and limitations of Generative AI for learning, hear from a policy expert in the field, and reflect on key considerations when articulating GenAI usage to stakeholders.
What's included
3 videos1 reading1 assignment2 discussion prompts
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3 videos•Total 29 minutes
Strengths and Limitations of Generative AI for Learning•10 minutes
Policy Matters for Generative AI Integration•12 minutes
Articulating Generative AI Partnership to Stakeholders•8 minutes
1 reading•Total 10 minutes
Module 2 Summary•10 minutes
1 assignment•Total 10 minutes
Knowledge Check #1•10 minutes
2 discussion prompts•Total 40 minutes
Discuss Opportunities and Concerns•20 minutes
Discuss Generative AI and Policy•20 minutes
Create a Custom GPT
Module 3•1 hour to complete
Module details
In this module, you will learn about Customized GPTs and their potential usage for learning designers and learners. You will then have a chance to brainstorm your own Custom GPT.
What's included
2 videos2 readings1 assignment1 discussion prompt
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2 videos•Total 16 minutes
Custom GPT for Learning Designers•8 minutes
Custom GPT for Learners•8 minutes
2 readings•Total 20 minutes
Custom GPTs •10 minutes
Module 3 Summary•10 minutes
1 assignment•Total 10 minutes
Knowledge Check #2•10 minutes
1 discussion prompt•Total 15 minutes
Brainstorm a Custom GPT•15 minutes
Create a Strategy
Module 4•2 hours to complete
Module details
In this module, you will develop a strategy for using GenAI in your own work and context.
What's included
2 videos6 readings1 assignment1 app item
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2 videos•Total 9 minutes
Tell Us Your Strategy•5 minutes
Series Wrap-Up•4 minutes
6 readings•Total 38 minutes
Course Wrap-Up •2 minutes
Behind the Curtain•10 minutes
Staying Current with Generative AI •10 minutes
Continuing Education Credits for Michigan Educators•1 minute
Post-Course Survey•5 minutes
Continue your AI education with the AI Collection from Michigan Online•10 minutes
1 assignment•Total 1 minute
Honor Code Quiz•1 minute
1 app item•Total 60 minutes
Tell Us Your Strategy: Workbook Activity•60 minutes
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