Course Building with AI in Rise

Introduction

• Overview of using AI assistant in Rise for course creation.
• Focus on transforming existing PowerPoint content into an engaging course.

Starting Content

• Uses OSHA training presentations on Ladder Safety.
• PowerPoint File: Every reference to "ladder" changed to "zbo" for demonstration purposes.

Importance of Source Material

• Recognize that PowerPoints often have less text than expected, relying heavily on imagery.
• Emphasize using comprehensive source materials (e.g., PDFs, websites) to facilitate AI assistance.

Extracting Media from PowerPoint

• PowerPoint File as a Zip: Can be extracted to access media files.
• Steps to Extract:
  1. Right-click on the PowerPoint file.
  2. Use a tool like szip to extract the files.
  3. Locate media files in the PPT/media directory.

Building Course in Rise

• Navigate to Rise and initiate the AI course creation process.
• Provide course details:
  • Title: zbo safety training
  • Target Audience: Beginners (e.g., middle school students).
  • Learning Objectives: Clear understanding of zbo safety in the workplace.

Inserting Content

• Options to add various document types (Docs, PDFs, PowerPoints).
• Recommended practice: Use a blank text document to avoid formatting issues.

Course Outline

• The AI generates an outline based on the provided content.
• Subtopics may appear empty as AI needs specific content guidance.

Structuring Lessons

• AI can help structure lessons quickly, but it requires user input for clarity.
• Example topics generated from the outline:
  • Understanding zbo and uses.
  • Basic zbo anatomy.

Editing the Outline

• Users can modify the outline by:
  • Removing lessons or simplifying for younger audiences.
  • Adding personal insights or additional lessons.

Content Creation with AI

• Use AI to flesh out lesson content by adding blocks (e.g., paragraphs, accordions, quizzes).
• Engage learners by creating interactive scenarios instead of basic content.

Example Activities

• Accordion Interactions: Efficiently use outlines to create interactive content.
• Flash Cards: Created for knowledge reinforcement.

Customizing Content

• Use AI to tailor tone and complexity based on age group (e.g., friendly for younger audiences).
• Summary and key takeaways can be generated to reinforce learning outcomes.

Building Quizzes

• Generate quiz questions using AI based on course content (e.g., zbo).
• Time-saving for course designers, especially when collaborating with subject matter experts (SMEs).

Conclusion

• AI assists in outlining and structuring courses effectively.
• Emphasizes the importance of upfront clarity in course objectives and materials.
• Encouraged to explore the AI features for a more efficient course building process.