AI Generated Learning Materials

This artifact includes a short instructional video created using InVideo’s generative AI, along with a paired learning activity designed to reinforce its content. Aligned with the learning outcome “Crafting Stories: Integrating Plot and Characterization,” these materials appear just before the final project to help transition learners from conceptual understanding to creative application. The video introduces how plot and character work together in narrative structure, while the follow-up activity prompts learners to reflect on these elements and begin planning their own stories. I generated the video by prompting InVideo with: “Create a video to present information on the following learning outcome: Crafting Stories: Integrating Plot and Characterization. The audience is adult students.” The tool produced a concise, professionally narrated video, which I reviewed for clarity and tone. I then created a worksheet to guide learners in connecting the video’s content to their own narrative ideas, ensuring the materials were accessible, outcome-aligned, and appropriate for the identified learner persona.

Core Competencies

I used generative AI as a creative tool to develop instructional content, while critically evaluating its effectiveness and appropriateness for my audience. The experience helped me assess how tools like InVideo can accelerate content production—especially for designers without media production expertise—while still requiring thoughtful review, contextualization, and integration into the learning experience. The resulting material reflects a balance between technological affordance and pedagogical intent.

Using Knowledge of Technology Affordances and Constraints

This artifact helped me expand how I think about learning design—especially in a fully online context. I learned to think of the video as part of an interactive experience: one that required context, application, and alignment with the learner’s goals. Designing around an AI-generated artifact required both flexibility and structure. I had to craft a prompt that set the right parameters, but also make sure the final output worked within the flow of the module. This process gave me confidence in using new tools and reminded me that no matter how efficient the technology is, it’s the design that makes the learning experience work.