Full Syllabus

Seven Modules for the AI-Ready Instructional Designer

This course is designed for experienced instructional designers ready to integrate AI into professional practice. Each module builds on the last, moving from tactical tools to strategic identity.

The full course with lessons, activities, and assessments is hosted on an external learning platform. The syllabus below is a reference outline.

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01

AI as Your Speedy Assistant

Using AI for needs analysis and content drafting while preserving your diagnostic expertise and instructional judgment.

02

AI in Your Authoring Tools

Evaluating embedded AI features in authoring platforms for pedagogical value, not just speed or novelty.

03

AI Avatars & Production Authenticity

Understanding when AI-generated avatars and voices enhance learning and when they erode learner trust.

04

Consequence-Driven Learning Design

Mapping real-world consequences of AI-assisted decisions and designing learning experiences that surface ethical trade-offs.

05

Measuring & Assessment

Rethinking assessment strategies in an AI-augmented world — what to measure, how to measure, and what AI can't replace.

06

AI Ethics & Stakeholder Politics

Navigating organizational politics, stakeholder resistance, and ethical frameworks when introducing AI into learning workflows.

07

Portfolio & Professional Identity

Building a portfolio that demonstrates AI fluency and articulating your evolving role as an AI-enabled instructional designer.

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