Unit 1: Introduction

Welcome to the next chapter in my learning experience, starting with a brief introduction.

Unit 1: Instructional Design Topic: Artificial Intelligence

Artificial Intelligence (AI) has become increasingly popular in recent years, from its use on social media (Saheb et al., 2024) to the public adoption of AI across various facets of the Department of War (U.S. Department of War, 2026). In the realm of Instructional Design, the use of AI unlocks opportunities for Instructional Designers (Kereselidze, 2023) and the learning environments they create. Its incorporation in education is "an imminent reality rather than a futuristic ideal" (Sankaranarayanan & Park, 2023)

AI has historically provided various time-saving features, including image generation, speech recognition, and plagiarism detection (Gibson, 2023). It enables learning designers to meet learners' needs more quickly and more efficiently, expanding the designer's capabilities (Kereselidze, 2023)

AI's Implications for Instructional (Learning) Design

Personalizes learning experiences to individual learners through adaptive techniques
Automatically generates content and supplemental content to support the learning experience
Analyzes data from the learners' interactions and provides learning analytics to predict trends
Automates feedback and evaluation quickly
Saves time by handling rudimentary administrative tasks
Transforms abstract concepts into understandable graphics, videos, and storyboards
Improves accessibility, such as transcribing content and generating captions.

(Gibson, 2023; Henary, 2024; Peck, 2024; Ruiz-Rojas, 2023;)

Considerations for Using AI

Be aware of AI's susceptibility to bias or creating biased learning products due to faulty prompt engineering
Ensure appropriate data security and protection of personal data
Pay attention to information accuracy in AI-generated material
Address academic integrity and the appropriate use of AI in the learning experience
Be aware that AI can reduce educator and learner interactions, negatively impacting interpersonal development

(Henary, 2024; Sankaranarayanan & Park, 2023)

One of the key components of effective AI use is a collaborative approach that amplifies the learning environment (Henry, 2024). A key takeaway that I promote to my civilian and military members is to learn from AI just as much as it learns from you, the user. Each interaction with AI systems enhances their capabilities through prompt generation, thereby making them more efficient and responsive. Rather than becoming dependent on AI, users should use it to increase their own knowledge and ability.

This ePortfolio is a great example. I use Google Gemini to generate images that I could not produce on my own. I also use Grammarly to ensure my writing is clear and concise while maintaining integrity. With each correction or suggestion Grammarly provides, I use the feedback to improve my writing.

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Artificial Intelligence Disclosure
I used Grammarly as a thought partner to assist with organization, spellchecking, and editing for clarity. All final ideas, content, and analysis are my own. I used Gemini to generate graphics throughout my website.

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Gibson, R. (2023, August 14). 10 ways artificial intelligence is transforming instructional design. Educause Review. https://er.educause.edu/articles/2023/8/10-ways-artificial-intelligence-is-transforming-instructional-design

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Henry, J. (2024, July 4). AI: Friend or foe to the instructional design industry? eLearning Industry. https://elearningindustry.com/ai-friend-or-foe-to-the-instructional-design-industry

Kereselidze, M. (2023, August 17). The role of artificial intelligence in instructional design. eLearning Industry. https://elearningindustry.com/role-of-artificial-intelligence-in-instructional-design

Peck, D. (2024, December 5). 10 Ways AI is Used in Instructional Design (+ Best Tools) | Devlin Peck. Www.devlinpeck.com. https://www.devlinpeck.com/content/ai-in-instructional-design

Sankaranarayanan, R. & Park, J. J. (2023). AI-Driven Instructional Design: Ethical Challenges and Practical Solutions. https://doi.org/10.59668/270.16880

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Ruiz-Rojas, L. I., Acosta-Vargas, P., De-Moreta-Llovet, J., & González, M. (2023). Empowering Education with Generative Artificial Intelligence Tools: Approach with an Instructional Design Matrix. Sustainability, 15(15), 11524–11524. https://doi.org/10.3390/su151511524

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Saheb, T., Sidaoui, M., & Schmarzo, B. (2024). Convergence of artificial intelligence with social media: A bibliometric & qualitative analysis. Telematics and Informatics Reports, 14(100146), 100146. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.teler.2024.100146

U.S. Department of War. (2026). War Department Launches AI Acceleration Strategy to Secure American Military AI https://www.war.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/4376420/war-department-launches-ai-acceleration-strategy-to-secure-american-military-ai/

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