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In recent years, artificial intelligence (AI) has dramatically transformed – and enhanced – the way companies work, becoming a powerful ally in the quest to improve both efficiency and productivity. In fact, according to data from Stanford University and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), the use of AI tools improves a company’s productivity by 14% on average.
The e-learning industry is no stranger to these possibilities. AI is revolutionizing the way online training is designed and delivered, opening up a wealth of new possibilities to improve its effectiveness and make a stronger impact – and all while making the lives of course creators that little bit easier.
Do you want to know how AI can help you improve your e-learning content and enhance your productivity? In this guide we give you all the details.
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is a branch of computing responsible for designing digital systems that can reason, learn and act autonomously. This means that they can process information to make decisions and perform actions that would normally require human understanding, and learning.
One of the most commonly used artificial intelligence models today is generative AI, which attempts to produce original content (whether in the form of text, images, music or other data) based on prompts. These models utilize advanced machine learning algorithms and techniques, such as generative neural networks, to produce new results based on patterns learned during a training phase. In order to work successfully, this model of training demands a high processing power and the provision of large amounts of content in the early stages.
Without question, the rate of AI implementation is growing rapidly every day, improving specific aspects of the modern professional landscape. For example, by automating repetitive tasks, AI can free up professionals to focus more on activities that involve greater creativity and strategic skills. Indeed, such has been its impact that, according to an IBM study, 77% of companies already use AI – or are exploring possibilities for implementation – across different departments, including within e-learning.
As we’ve mentioned, the integration of AI into the corporate sector is redefining the whole professional landscape. From optimizing existing processes, to aiding with the development of specific corporate solutions, it has become an indispensable tool for any company looking to ensure its relevance in an increasingly digital world. In fact, according to a report by Amazon Web Services, 93% of companies plan to implement AI solutions in their organizations within the next 5 years.
Against this backdrop, the e-learning sector emerges as one of the main arenas for change, both due to its pivotal role in the training of professionals, but also due to its inherently technological nature. There are two elements to this type of change. First, companies are seeking to train their professionals to keep them up-to-date with the use of AI, as well as its various advantages and implications. However, on top of this, they also want to integrate it into their e-learning software, in a bid to improve key features and optimize the content generation process.
For example, in the case of authoring tools, organizations are looking to take advantage of AI to simplify the way they produce their e-learning content. With AI, it becomes possible to generate more interactive, attractive and impactful material, with an agile, intuitive approach.
Although, as we’ve seen, AI offers many possibilities, it’s important to take into account some of the challenges that may arise when attempting to integrate it into your professional processes. Below, we take a closer look at some of them, and offer a range of potential solutions:
The implementation of AI solutions can involve a significant initial investment of time and resources, especially when the process is being done ad-hoc for your organization. Therefore, we recommend that you choose tools that are already widely available on the market, designed to improve your productivity and daily efficiency in tasks from the moment they are implemented
Many employees may require training to use AI tools effectively, since they often involve a set of skills that have not been previously required. A good example of this would be the use of prompts.Prompts are instructions given to a generative AI tool, to direct the generation of specific responses. Oftentimes, these requests are not specific enough, leaving instructional designers or trainers with results that do not exactly meet their needs. A potential solution here are tools based on the ‘one-click’ approach, that eliminate the need to be an expert in complicated prompts, allowing AI to be integrated without any technical barriers.
Closely connected to the previous challenge is a possible lack of accuracy in AI results. In recent months we’ve all heard about the “hallucinations” of AI, and its lack of precision in generating content. This highlights one of the biggest challenges for instructional designers and training managers: the need to incorporate reliable and well-trained tools, developed by industry experts and that go beyond simply connecting a text box to an AI. Only with such a tool will they be able to save time when creating courses.
AI also raises concerns over the way it uses data. For example, if a service utilizes your data to retrain its AI model, then some of that data may become permanently embedded in the model’s “memory.” From that moment on, the model could then use it to provide answers to other users, causing an information leak.
You also need to be aware of new issues that relate to traditional problems, such as copyright. AI can potentially generate content that is in fact protected by copyright and if you use this in a course, it may result in legal problems.When it comes to isEazy Author, we always guarantee the security and ownership of any data involved in AI processes. Our solutions are designed with robust security protocols, working with the most reliable providers and clearest data protection policies to ensure that user information is protected at all times. Additionally, you choose which content will be fed to the AI to generate any new educational materials. This way, you have full control, and can make sure that the AI does not utilize any copyrighted content.
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Integrating AI into e-learning should always aim at improving what we can do as instructional designers and training managers. And indeed, it has the potential to help us in all phases of the training process: conceptualization, creation and even evaluation. Here are just some of the applications of this technology, and their advantages:
Uno de los mayores beneficios de la IA es que te permite automatizar tareas. Esto no solo supone un ahorro de tiempo, sino que te permite centrarte en tareas más estratégicas y creativas. Algunos ejemplos pueden ser traducir el proyecto al completo a otro idioma o generar subtítulos. Ahora, gracias a la IA, podrás realizar estas tareas en isEazy Author con un solo clic.
How many times have you wanted to add, say, a knowledge-reinforcing game to the end of a course you were designing but had to drop it due to lack of time? If this is a common problem for you, then AI will soon become your new best friend, since you can use it to create all kinds of resources quickly, easily and automatically.
Let’s take a closer look at some of its uses and advantages in this regard:
Creating spectacular content is now significantly easier thanks to AI. The integration of this technology into authoring tools allows for the development of training materials that would previously have been unthinkable. For example, until recently, the notion of producing slick courses featuring presenters or interactive videos – without outsourcing the whole project to a large external multimedia factory – seemed unattainable. Now, with AI-powered authoring tools, it’s possible to do this in just a couple of clicks. You can produce a video with an avatar-presenter to guide students through the content, or embellish the content with natural-sounding voices.
In addition, some of the tools designed for AI course creation also allow you to improve the accessibility of learning modules, with features such as automatically generated subtitles. This way, AI helps to ensure that all students can fully participate in learning.
At isEazy Author we never stop working to make the process of creating e-learning courses even easier for you. For this reason, we’re launching a range of new AI features within our authoring tool, designed to let you multiply your productivity and take the learning experience to the next level.
There are a lot of different authoring tools on the market that incorporate AI. Because of this, it’s crucial to understand how to choose the one that best fits into your workflow. Some of the aspects that make isEazy Author stand out from other tools are:
Now that you’ve seen the advantages of AI, it’s time to take action. With your new isEazy Author tools in hand, and by following these simple steps, you’ll be able to create even more spectacular e-learning courses with less effort.
Begin your project by creating a new course in our authoring tool. You have the flexibility to start from scratch, taking full advantage of our design tools and customizable templates, or to import existing content from PowerPoint. This feature is especially useful for converting accumulated corporate knowledge into interactive and attractive e-learning courses. All you need to do is press a button and select the file you want to convert. If you want to know more about this feature, then check out this article.
Once you have the basic content in place, you can enrich it with multimedia content. Thanks to AI, isEazy Author allows you to do incredible things like generate subtitles or automatic voice-overs. You can even create videos with avatars:
Leverage AI to create interactive exercises and games that enhance student engagement. These activities are built using existing course content, improving knowledge retention and raising participation in learning.
Best of all, you won’t need to deal with complex prompts: when you click “create exercise”, the AI will automatically generate the title, questions, statements, answers, categories and groups you need. From there, you’ll be able to configure images and colors, as well as manually edit any of the texts, as well as add or delete questions.
Use artificial intelligence to simplify the whole process of evaluating and monitoring learning, by creating your course’s final evaluation with a simple click. The AI will select the most relevant content for your needs, and create a set of varied questions based on your course. Additionally, you can select which sections you want the AI to focus on, leaving out introductory sections or those with less relevant material.
If you’re looking to multiply the scope of your training, then you can easily localize your courses into other languages. isEazy Author allows you to translate your project into 40 different languages, maintaining the original format and style to ensure a consistent, high-quality experience for all learners.
Now that your course is ready, choose from the host of distribution options available with isEazy Author to share it with your audience. For example, you can create your own accessible training environment with isEazy Author GO, or download courses in SCORM, xAPI, or PDF. If you prefer, you can also share courses via direct link, or embed them in your intranet or corporate website.
The trends that are expected to shape the future of e-learning are driven by AI. But this involves so much more than simply connecting a “text box” or API to ChatGPT. It requires significant work in the areas of design, conceptualization and development, to ensure that AI truly adds value to the educational process. This means reducing the time and effort expended by designers – allowing them to focus on more important aspects such as pedagogy and creativity – and increasing the impact and scale of training.
In short, AI has the potential to completely transform the field of e-learning, creating more engaging, entertaining and effective training experiences. The companies that choose to embrace this technology will be better positioned to give their employees the skills they need to succeed in the future.
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AI can automate repetitive tasks, for example by generating subtitles and translations, allowing instructional designers and trainers to focus on more creative, strategic challenges. In addition, AI is capable of generating interactive pedagogical resources, enhancing student assessment, and personalizing the learning experience to optimize results.
Key benefits include the ability to automate tasks, create interactive content, improve student assessment, and personalize learning. Additionally, tools like isEazy Author allow you to generate automatic voice-overs, subtitles, and even videos with avatars, helping you to increase the accessibility and engagement of your courses.
Typical challenges include the initial cost of implementation, the need for employee training to use the right tools, the potential lack of precision and accuracy in results, and data security. In order to overcome these issues, it’s advisable to use well-established AI tools that are already on the market, train your teams appropriately, choose reliable and secure tools such as isEazy Author, and ensure that both your data and content are properly protected.
A prompt is an instruction given to a generative AI tool to direct it towards a specific response. When creating e-learning content, prompts can be used to generate questions, exercises, or texts automatically. Tools like isEazy Author make this process easier through “one click” technology, eliminating the need to be an expert in complicated prompts.
isEazy Author works with Microsoft Azure to ensure consistent data security and privacy. Additionally, it allows users to control which content gets fed to the AI, helping to avoid the use of copyrighted materials. The platform ensures that all content generated is original and does not reuse data without permission.
AI will continue to transform e-learning, allowing for the creation of more efficient, attractive, and personalized training experiences. Companies that adopt the technology will be able to offer more effective training, improve productivity, and better adapt to the needs of students. The future of e-learning enhanced by AI will include advances in the personalization of learning, the creation of interactive content, and the automation of complex tasks.
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