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Chat GPT for Instructional Designers
Chat GPT for Instructional Designers
Instructional Designers
step by step guide
October 2023
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Chat GPT for
Instructional Designers
Table of Contents
Step-by-step guide……………………………………………………………………………………..3
Instruc-onal design is a mul-disciplinary profession, one that constantly evolves to meet the
unique demands of diverse organiza-ons, content types, and learning environments. In
recognizing the complexity and ever-shi>ing landscape of instruc-onal design, we present a step-
by-step guide to harnessing the poten-al of Chat GPT1 in solving training challenges.
1. Instruc-onal Designers in their early days: While this guide is designed to offer insights for
instruc-onal designers at all levels, it is par-cularly beneficial for inexperienced designers. By
aiding them in asking the right ques-ons and guiding them through the intricacies of research-
based design, it helps build a strong founda-on for their future endeavors.
2. Experienced Instruc-onal Designers: Seasoned professionals can find value in the guide's
structured approach. It provides a comprehensive framework for organizing content in an efficient
and effec-ve way, thereby enhancing the quality of learning materials. This guide can mainly
shorten the -me and effort to develop new learning solu-ons such as learning programs or course
outlines.
1. In terms of convenience, we will use the term “Chat” instead of “Chat GPT.” 3
Our guide is structured around the renowned ADDIE methodology. (Analysis, Design,
Development, Implementation, Evaluation).
Analyze
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Development
The ADDIE Methodology
We'll walk you through each phase, demonstrating how to seamlessly incorporate Chat at every
step to achieve maximum impact. Each phase includes multiple aspects, and we will provide all
needed prompts to address each of them. Coming to analyze the implementation phase, we have
learned that different organizations deal with implementation as part of the operation and
facilitation aspects and not part of the development aspect. Therefore, we decided not to include
it in this article.
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1 First, Chat uses natural language processing to create human-like conversational dialogue, so
don't talk too formally to the Chat, but in a more human way, like we would talk to our
colleagues daily.
2.
2 There’s no such thing as a “one-prompt-solution.” When it comes to accurate results, you
should have an iterative conversation that unfolds between you and Chat, so practically after
the first iteration, challenge its answers, just like we do in real life with human beings. Useful
examples are followed.
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3 The series of prompts aggregate context that will help you deal with the complex process of
instructional design. As you progress with the prompts, ask, and answer questions, and
provide unique information, you will have more context for the solution. The more content
we provide to Chat, the better it is, and can give a more accurate solution, even repeating
the same request in different words more than once.
4. Each time you see [square brackets] in prompts, it's a generic field to which we attach a
4 variable value. Below the prompt, you can simply fill in your content for each variable
followed by an equal sign, for instance: subject matter = Python Introduction.
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5. Note that there is a point where Chat no longer returns a valuable answer—when it starts to
repeat itself, we recommend you be aware of its behavior and stop the interaction.
6. If your content is proprietary knowledge, it might be a challenge for Chat to analyze it
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because of its lack of accumulated knowledge. The solution it will provide will not
necessarily be effective; extracting information from its data set will be difficult. Even if we
provide context, it is still limited to how much data it can retrieve. In these situations, you
will use the prompts to understand how to gather the insights but not to create content.
7. Since the instructional design process is iterative, it is necessary from time to time to go back
7 to the prompts we have already asked for and reconsider them. If you receive an answer that
changes your decision-making process, you should go back and overview previous prompts.
You should copy the initial prompts and ask them again with the new information received.
8. To improve Chat’s request, it would be more effective to teach it or guide it on where to
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collect the information from. If information is on the internet, you can copy sections from
the relevant web page. To better use the Chat tokens, you could even share Chat web page
links.
9. Sometimes, the Chat is required to rephrase the information in an instructional tone of
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voice. Most of the time, Chat's default language is free/marketing, so if needed, it's worth
asking to switch it to a more official or targeted language. Simply ask Chat to rephrase using
the following prompt: Rephrase it in an instructional tone of voice.
10. Remember, there’s no such thing as a magic solution—the instructional designer is fully
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responsible for the final solution, and it is always required to test it and make sure that we
manage to give all needed data and context to Chat. Do not use the results without
checking them again. Do not copy and paste!
Analyze
Define the target audience
Ignore all the previous instructions. You are an instructional designer, an expert in
organizational learning, You are required to write a learning unit. You are required to
define the target audience. Ask me all the necessary questions in order to understand
the target audience. Number the questions. I will give you my answers and then
summarize all the answers to a paragraph that defines the target audience attributes.
Define the business potential if we teach the [content], [audience] in order to [behavioral
change required], set your insights according to 3 types of potential business goals:
Saving resources or time, increasing profits, and reducing risks.
Content =
Ignore all the previous instructions. You are an instructional designer, an expert in
organizational learning, You are required to write a learning unit. You are required to
define the instructional gap. Ask me all the necessary questions in order to understand
the desired behavior at the end of the learning process. Number the questions. I will give
you my answers and then summarize all the answers to a paragraph that defines the
attributes of the instructional gap.
"Summarize all the insights about the instructional gap using sentences that begin with:
Learners will demonstrate this behavior [Complete the rest of the sentence ]
You will use several sentences in order to capture all the views from the achievements of
the learning processes.?"
Summarize all the insights about the instructional gap using sentences that begin with:
At the end of this learning process learners will be able to [Complete the rest of the
sentence ]
You will use several sentences in order to capture all the views from the achievements of
the learning processes.?"
Ignore all the previous instructions. You are an instructional designer, an expert in
organizational learning, You are required to write a learning unit. You are required to
define the subject matter. Ask me all the necessary questions in order to understand the
subject matter. Number the questions. I will give you my answers and then summarize all
the answers to a paragraph that defines the subject matter.
Design
Content and learning aids development
You are an instructional designer, an expert in organizational learning, You are required
to write a learning unit. You are required to select the learning method. Ask me all the
necessary questions in order to determine learning method. Number the questions. I will
give you my answers and then summarize all the answers to a paragraph that determine
the learning method.
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Development
Knowledge mapping
Ignore all the previous instructions. You are an instructional designer, an expert in
organizational learning, You are required to write a learning unit. You are required to
create a structure of each learning unit. Ask me all the necessary questions in order to
create the structure Number the questions. I will give you my answers and then
summarize all the answers in a paragraph that defines the structure of each unit.
Content analysis
Ignore all the previous instructions. You are an instructional designer, an expert in
organizational learning, You are required to write a learning unit. You are required to
define the content that must be developed for each learning unit. Ask me all the
necessary questions in order to scope the content Number the questions. I will give you
my answers and then summarize all the answers to a paragraph that defines the scope
of content development for each unit.
Detailed outline
You are an instructional designer, an expert in organizational learning, You are required
to write a detailed training outline for learning unit. You are required to write a lesson
plan on this topic [topic], for this audience [audience]. This is the lesson outline [outline],
this is the list of topics for each bullet point, and this is the lesson rationale and concept
[rationale and concept]. Give me a detailed outline for the lesson topic. The lesson's
detailed outline needs to be organized in a logical order to help learners understand and
apply the material. Make sure that the lesson’s detailed outline is engaging, applied, and
refers to the motivations of the learners.
subject matter=
topics=
outline=
list of topics=
rationale and concept=
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You are an instructional designer, an expert in organizational learning, You are required
to write the desired outcome at the end of the lesson, which will be in behavioral terms
for learning unit for a lesson plan on this topic [topic], for this audience [audience]. This is
the lesson outline [outline], this is the list of topics for each bullet point, and this is the
lesson rationale and concept [rationale and concept]. Give me the desired outcome at
the end of the lesson, which will be in behavioral terms for learning unit. The lesson
desired outcome at the end of the lesson or learning unit. need to be organized in a
logical order to help learners understand and apply the material. Make sure that the
lesson desired outcome at the end of the lesson is engaging, applied, and refers to the
motivations of the learners.
audience=
topics=
list of topics=
rationale and concept=
detailed outline=
Content abstraction
As an instructional designer, you need to abstract from a complex piece of material to be
taught in an upcoming lesson. The lesson's topic is [topic], and your target audience is
[audience]. Frame your abstraction using this outline [outline], considering the key points
highlighted in [list of topics]. Embed your reasoning and concept in [rationale and
concept] into the abstraction to grant learners valuable insight into the content. Ensure
it's engaging as well as structured systematically to facilitate understanding and
application.
audience=
topics=
outline=
list of topics=
rationale and concept=
Content empowerment
Correct [Text] to standard English and place correct my grammar mistakes and, typos.
Text=
Content organization
You are an instructional designer, an expert in organizational learning, you need to
organize the material of the lesson in the best possible way. Design a training lesson on
[topic] for [audience] by organizing the material [matterial] of the lesson. organize the
material of the lesson given the lesson outline [outline] and use the flagged main points
from [list of topics]. Maintain the integrity of the lesson's rationale and concept [rationale
and concept], making sure to organize the material of the lesson to provide a stimulating,
enlightening, and interactive experience for the learners
audience=
topics=
outline=
matterial=
list of topics=
rationale and concept=
Create a presentation or script
You are an instructional designer with expertise in turning textual content into
presentations.
Your task is to create an engaging presentation from the text [text], ensuring a proper
division into slides. Mark each new slide with its number appearing in parentheses
Each slide should effectively convey a section of the information, with careful attention
given to the opening and closing slides.
For each slide, include a title, relevant text, speaker notes, and suggest an appropriate
visual that will complement the textual content:
• Title: Create a concise label for each slide that summarizes the main idea of that
section of the text.
• Text on Slide: Summarize this section of text into bullet points or short paragraphs.
• Visuals: Choose visuals – images, charts, infographics, etc., that add value to the text
and help illustrate the points made.
• Speaker Notes: Write a brief narrative of what you'll say when this slide is displayed. It
might include explaining the visuals, providing additional context, or sharing an anecdote
or example to underscore the points on the slide.
text=
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I want you to act as a storyteller. You will come up with entertaining stories that are
engaging, imaginative, and captivating for the audience. It can be fairy tales, educational
stories or any other type of story which has the potential to capture people’s attention
and imagination. I need a story on [topic] for the targeted audience [audience], Refer to
the lesson outline [outline] and cover all the key points in [list of topics]. Be guided by the
lesson rationale and concept [rationale and concept] to ensure that this story significantly
augments learners’ comprehension and application of knowledge
audience=
topics=
outline=
list of topics=
rationale and concept=
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Writing questions
You are an instructional designer, an expert in organizational learning, You are required
to write a test on [Text]. Generate 10 Multiple-choice questions based on this text.
Provide 4 answers for each question and mark the correct answer. The difficulty level of
the questions should increase with each question. Use Bloom's taxonomy to determine
the thinking level of each question.
Means of illustration
You are an instructional designer, an expert in organizational learning, You are required
set the certification threshold. Design a lesson on [topic] for [audience] and set a passing
criterion that is fair, and achievable, yet challenges learners to demonstrate their
comprehension. Follow the lesson outline [outline], cover all the subjects in [list of
topics], keeping in mind the lesson's rationale and concept [rationale and concept]. The
lesson plan should motivate learners to exceed this threshold, illustrating their
understanding and application of the material [material].
topics=
audience=
outline=
list of topics=
rationale and concept=
material=
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Evaluate
Measure success
You are an instructional designer, an expert in organizational learning, You are required
to write a training outline for learning unit. As an instructional designer, it's important to
define and measure the success of your created lessons. Write a training outline for the
learning unit on this specified topic. The lesson plan should include strategies for
quantifiably measuring the outcomes to ensure the effectiveness of the learning
materials. Also, include a section that describes how to track learners' progress
throughout the unit, evaluate their understanding, and assess the level of skills acquired.
Interweave assessment throughout the course to encourage continuous learning and
growth.
learning objective=
subject matter=
topics=
outline=
list of topics=
rationale and concept=
Formative evaluation
You are an instructional designer, an expert in organizational learning, You are required
to write a training outline for learning unit. As an instructional designer and an
organizational learning specialist, you are to construct the learning units such that they
comprehensively integrate formative evaluations. This will help ensure learners'
progression towards the learning goals. Formative evaluations should be subtle, yet
effective, steering learners toward a better understanding of the concepts and principles.
Regular and timely feedback must be entwined into the outline to keep the learners
motivated and help them improve.
learning objective=
subject matter=
topics=
outline=
list of topics=
rationale and concept=
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Summative evaluation
You are an instructional designer, an expert in organizational learning. In your role as an
instructional designer, one crucial aspect to incorporate into your design methodology is
summative evaluations. These are evaluations conducted at the end of an instructional
unit to evaluate students' overall learning. For this task, provide a detailed lesson outline
that includes a summative evaluation plan. This plan should be effective in evaluating
learners' understanding, analyzing their capacity to apply concepts and determining if the
overall learning objective has been met.
learning objective=
subject matter=
topics=
outline=
list of topics=
rationale and concept=
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You are an instructional designer, an expert in organizational learning, and you are required to write a
training outline for a learning unit. You are required to outline this [subject matter] and [topics]. Ask
me all the necessary questions to outline the logical order of learning topics and detailed sub-topics.
Number the questions. I will give you my answers and summarize all the answers in a paragraph that
determines the outline.
subject matter = Python Introduction
Of course, I'd be glad to help you create a training outline for the learning unit on "Python
Introduction" with the topics you mentioned. Let's start by asking some questions to organize the
outline logically:
1. What is the primary goal of this training? Is it to provide a general overview of Python or to give
participants a practical understanding of its basics for further programming?
2. What is the target audience's prior knowledge level? Are they complete beginners to
programming, or do they have some experience with other languages?
3. Do you have a specific time duration allocated for this training? This will help determine the depth
of coverage for each topic.
4. How technical should the training be? Are you looking for a high-level introduction or a more
hands-on technical approach?
Once I have your answers, I'll be able to structure the outline with numbered sub-topics under each
main topic.
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TIP: Avoid general answers and provide detailed information so that Chat will receive
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Based on the above knowledge, I would like you to share a course training outline for sales specialists
in a solar company. In your answer, please adjust the specification to this role and avoid generic
content.
Absolutely, let's take it up a notch and create a tailored training outline for sales specialists in a solar
company. This outline will focus on providing them with the necessary knowledge and skills to excel in
their role:
Course Training Outline: Sales Training for Solar Specialists
(Authors: The total number of generated modules is 11; we edited the output for brevity.)
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Absolutely. Let's dive into module 9, focusing on role plays and idenbfying common mistakes that new
salespeople in the solar industry tend to make. Here are five different scenarios, along with the top
three mistakes for each:
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Scenario 3: Handling Customer Objecbons. Please give a step-by-step solubon on how to avoid any of
the mistakes and how to sort it out in case the salesperson falls into this trap and needs guidance.
Certainly, let's dive deeper into Scenario 3: Handling Customer Objections. Here's a step-by-step
solution to avoid the common mistakes and guidance on how to handle objections effectively:
Scenario 3: Handling Customer Objections
Mistake 1: Defensiveness
Prevention:
Mindset Shift: Approach objections as opportunities to understand the customer's concerns better and
provide valuable information.
Active Listening: Listen carefully to the objection without interrupting. Let the customer express their
point of view fully.
Resolution:
Acknowledge the Concern: Respond with empathy and acknowledge the customer's objection. For
example, "I understand your concern about the initial cost."
Provide Information: Offer relevant information or data that addresses the objection. Share success
stories or case studies to illustrate how similar concerns were overcome.
Seek Agreement: Engage the customer in a dialogue. Ask if they can see the potential benefits beyond
the objection and encourage them to consider the bigger picture.
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Now, I want you to act as a storyteller. You will come up with entertaining stories that are engaging,
imaginative, and captivating for the audience. It can be fairy tales, educational stories, or any other
type of story that has the potential to capture people’s attention and imagination. I need a story on
[topic] for a targeted audience [audience]. Refer to the lesson outline [outline] and cover all the key
points in [list of topics]. Be guided by the lesson rationale and concept [rationale and concept] to
ensure that these stories significantly augment learners’ comprehension and application of knowledge.
audience= installers
topics= Solar Customer Support
outline= Module 1: Introduction to Solar Customer Support
list of topics= The Role of a Support Representative in Solar, Solar Industry Overview
rationale and concept= using analogies and emphasizing the customer's benefit
Story:
Once upon a time, in a land not too far from here, there existed a village called Solarville. This unique
village was powered entirely by the sun's energy. Solar panels adorned every rooftop, soaking up the
sun's rays and storing its power for the community's needs.
In the heart of Solarville lived a group of remarkable individuals known as the Solar Guardians. These
were not ordinary villagers; they were the support representatives responsible for maintaining the
village's solar power systems and ensuring everyone enjoyed a continuous, efficient, and hassle-free
supply of clean energy.
TIP: You can always ask Chat to provide you with other stories, such as:
Sorry, but I cannot relate to these stories. Could you please come up with others?
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Story:
In the heart of a sun-kissed valley, nestled between rolling hills, there lived a humble village named
Sunnyvale. This village, like many others in the land, had embraced the power of the sun to light up
their lives. Solar panels adorned every rooftop, and the people of Sunnyvale revealed the warmth and
brilliance of renewable energy.
At the heart of Sunnyvale, there was a unique workshop run by a wise old installer named Leo. Leo was
known far and wide as the "Solar Whisperer" because he had a special bond with solar panels. He
could hear when they were happy, and he could sense when they needed help.
He advised Maria to trim the tree branches and explained that the panels needed the sun's caress to
thrive. Maria followed Leo's advice, and soon her home was bathed in a warm, radiant glow. Leo had
not just fixed the panels; he had taught Maria the importance of listening to her solar companions.
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You are an instructional designer, an expert in organizational learning. As an instructional designer, it's
important to define and measure the success of your created lessons. Create an evaluation plan for
the [topic]; it should include strategies for quantifiably measuring the outcomes to ensure the
effectiveness of the learning materials. Also, include a section that describes how to track learners'
progress throughout the unit, evaluate their understanding, and assess the level of skills acquired.
Interweave assessment throughout the course to encourage continuous learning and growth.
topic= Module 1: Introduction to Solar Customer Support
Goal of Evaluation:
The primary goal of this evaluation plan is to measure the effectiveness of Module 1: Introduction to
Solar Customer Support in enhancing learners' understanding of the role of a Support Representative
in the solar industry and providing them with a strong foundation in solar industry concepts.
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To track learners' progress and encourage conbnuous learning and growth throughout Module 1, the
following strategies will be employed:
1. Progress Tracking: Learners will have access to a progress tracker showing their complebon status
for each module secbon. This visual representabon will mobvate them to complete the module.
2. Feedback and Remediabon: Learners will receive immediate feedback on their performance aler
complebng knowledge checks and assignments. If they struggle with certain concepts, they will be
directed to addibonal resources or encouraged to revisit specific module secbons.
3. Peer Assessment: Learners may be asked to review and provide feedback on their peers'
assignments or responses in discussion forums. This promotes peer learning and allows them to
benefit from different perspecbves.
4. Resource Repository: A repository of addibonal resources, such as arbcles, videos, and case studies,
will be provided for learners who want to delve deeper into specific topics or expand their knowledge.
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By implemenbng these evaluabon strategies and conbnuous assessment methods, we aim to ensure
that learners not only acquire knowledge but also develop the skills needed to excel in the field of
solar customer support. The data collected will be analyzed to idenbfy areas of improvement in the
instrucbonal design and to tailor future modules to the specific needs and progress of the learners.
TIP: If you need specific metrics for success assessment, you can ask Chat to provide them:
Please provide five clear and measurable KPIs for training participants
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3 Completion Rate:
a. KPI: Percentage of participants who complete Module 1.
b. Measurement: (Number of participants who complete Module 1 / Total number of participants) x
100%.
c. Target: Achieve a completion rate of 95% or higher.
5. Self-Assessment Improvement:
a. KPI: Percentage of participants who report an increase in their confidence and understanding of
solar customer support topics through self-assessment.
b. Measurement: (Number of participants reporting increased confidence and understanding / Total
number of participants) x 100%.
c. Target: Achieve a self-assessment improvement rate of 90% or higher.
TIP: You can always use a summary prompt that asks Chat:
"Now that you see the full outcome, is there anything you would change?"
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