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SlideTypeContent summary
1–3IntroDefining implicit bias + research overview
4–7ContentAffinity bias, halo effect, confirmation bias
8–10CheckKnowledge check: 3 scenario-based questions
11–14ScenarioResume review branching — 3 decision points
14 slides · 3 objectives · 1 branching scenario · narration scripts included
eLearning course storyboarding
Create complete storyboards for eLearning modules — slide-by-slide narration scripts, interaction types, branching logic, and assessment questions — so you can move from SME input to development rapidly.
Create a storyboard for a 15-minute onboarding module on cybersecurity password best practices for non-technical employees. Include 3 knowledge checks and a final scenario where the learner decides whether to click a suspicious link.
Storyboard created: 12 slides. Learning objectives: 3 Bloom's application-level objectives. Slides 1–4: strong password principles with password strength meter visual. Slides 5–7: phishing red flags. Knowledge checks after slide 4 (drag-and-drop), slide 7 (yes/no with feedback), slide 10 (multiple choice). Final scenario: 3-branch phishing decision tree with realistic consequences for each path. Narration scripts written at 7th-grade readability.
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SlideTopicNarration excerpt
1–4Strong password principlesA strong password is your first line of defense...
5–7Phishing red flagsBefore clicking any link, check these 3 things...
8–10Knowledge check 3Let's test what you've learned so far...
11–12Final scenario — phishing decisionYou receive this email. What do you do?
12 slides · 3 knowledge checks · 1 branching scenario
Learning science research
Research cognitive science principles — spaced practice, retrieval practice, interleaving, cognitive load theory — to ground your instructional design decisions in evidence rather than convention.
I'm redesigning a sales training program that currently uses a 2-day intensive classroom format. Research the evidence on spaced vs. massed practice for skill acquisition in sales and customer service training.
Meta-analysis findings: massed practice (2-day bootcamp) produces short-term retention gains but 50–80% decay within 30 days. Spaced practice distributed over 4–6 weeks with retrieval practice produces 2–3x better 90-day retention (Cepeda et al., 2006; 317 studies). Optimal spacing for sales skills: initial training + 1-week booster + 4-week micro-lesson series. Interleaving objection handling, discovery, and close skills in practice outperforms blocked practice by 23% on transfer tasks.
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Massed practice (2-day bootcamp)
50–80% knowledge decay within 30 days
Spaced practice outcome
2–3x better 90-day retention (Cepeda et al., 2006)
Optimal schedule
Initial + 1-week booster + 4-week micro-lesson series
Interleaving benefit
23% better transfer on interleaved vs. blocked practice
Evidence base
317 studies · d = 0.71 effect size
Source content conversion to eLearning
Convert lengthy PDF manuals, PowerPoint decks, or instructor-led training materials into structured eLearning outlines with learning objectives, chunked modules, and assessment blueprints.
I have a 60-page OSHA safety manual that needs to become a 3-module eLearning course. Extract the key topics and create a module structure with learning objectives and knowledge check placement.
Extracted 60-page manual. 3-module structure: Module 1 — Hazard Identification (20 min, 4 objectives, 2 knowledge checks). Module 2 — PPE Selection (15 min, 3 objectives, 1 scenario). Module 3 — Emergency Procedures (15 min, 3 objectives, 1 branching scenario). Total: 50 minutes. Final exam: 15 questions, 80% pass rate. Mapped to OSHA 29 CFR 1910 for compliance documentation.
ToolRouter extract_text
SectionPagesKey topics
Hazard ID1–22Inspection checklists, hazard categories, reporting
PPE23–38Selection guide, fit testing, maintenance
Emergency39–60Evacuation routes, first aid, incident reporting
60 pages extracted · 3 modules · mapped to OSHA 29 CFR 1910
ToolRouter repurpose_content
ModuleDurationObjectives
1 — Hazard Identification20 min4 Bloom's Level 2–3
2 — PPE Selection15 min3 application-level
3 — Emergency Procedures15 min3 application-level
50 min total · 15-question final exam · 80% pass rate
Training video script production
Write professional narrator scripts and on-camera scripts for training videos, explainer content, and microlearning — formatted for production with visual cues and screen action notes.
Write a 3-minute narrator script for an explainer video on how to file an expense report in Concur. Include screen action cues and 2 on-screen text callouts. Format for a voice-over actor.
Script written: 450 words, estimated 3:00–3:10 runtime at standard narration pace. Format: [VISUAL] cues for each Concur screen action, [CALLOUT] tags for Add Expense button and Submit for Approval. Tone: conversational and efficient. No jargon. Step-by-step: login → New Report → Add Expense with itemization → Attach Receipt → Submit. Common error warnings embedded at logical pause points.
ToolRouter repurpose_content
SceneVisual cueNarration excerpt
1 — Login[VISUAL: Concur login screen]Log into Concur using your company SSO credentials...
2 — New Report[VISUAL: Click New Expense Report]Click "New Expense Report" in the top navigation...
3 — Add Expense[VISUAL: Itemization screen]For meals over $75, itemize each item separately...
4 — Submit[VISUAL: Submit for Approval]Click Submit for Approval — your manager receives an email...
450 words · 3:00–3:10 runtime · voice-over ready
Assessment and evaluation design
Design knowledge checks, scenario-based assessments, and course evaluations aligned to learning objectives using Bloom's Taxonomy and evidence-based item writing principles.
Write a 10-question final assessment for a Project Management basics module covering initiating, planning, executing, monitoring, and closing. Include Bloom's level for each question and at least 3 application-level questions.
Assessment created: 3 Knowledge-level questions (define terms), 4 Comprehension questions (identify phase activities), 3 Application-level scenario questions where learner identifies which PM process group applies. All questions have 4 distractors with feedback for correct and incorrect answers. Bloom's taxonomy mapping table included.
ToolRouter repurpose_content
Q#Bloom's levelProcess group
1–3Knowledge (L1)All groups
4–7Comprehension (L2)Planning / Monitoring
8–10Application (L3)Scenario-based
10 questions · 4 distractors each · feedback for all options
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Write eLearning storyboard
Create a storyboard for a 10-minute eLearning module on active listening skills for customer service representatives. Include learning objectives, slide narration scripts, 2 branching scenarios with 3 choices each, and 3 knowledge check questions with feedback for all answer options.
Research cognitive load
Find peer-reviewed research from 2015–2024 on cognitive load theory and its implications for eLearning design. How should instructional designers limit extraneous load, and what visual design principles reduce the split attention effect in screen-based training?
Convert PDF to course outline
Extract the key content from this 45-page employee handbook PDF and reorganize it into a 4-module eLearning course structure. For each module: create 3 learning objectives with Bloom's action verbs, identify 3 key content chunks, and suggest 1 appropriate knowledge check format.
Create process diagram
Generate a flowchart showing the SAM (Successive Approximation Model) instructional design process, including the Preparation Phase, Iterative Design Phase, and Iterative Development Phase with all sub-steps. For an instructional design team presentation.
Design branching scenario
Create a 4-decision-point branching scenario for a leadership training module on handling a difficult performance conversation with an underperforming employee. Each decision point has 3 choices with realistic consequences, and a debrief with key takeaways at the end.
Write microlearning series
Create a 5-part microlearning series on diversity, equity, and inclusion in the workplace — each 3–4 minutes. Each micro-module: 1 learning objective, 1 reflective prompt, and 1 knowledge check. Series should build on the previous module.
Research LMS platforms
Research the top 5 LMS platforms for mid-size corporate training programs with 1,000–10,000 users. Compare SCORM/xAPI compliance, mobile app quality, branching scenario support, analytics and reporting capabilities, and pricing models.
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Content RepurposerTurn any content into posts, scripts, and articles
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New eLearning module development
From SME source material through a complete storyboard ready for development — extract content, structure the course, write the full script, and generate diagrams.
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Content RepurposerCreate storyboard with objectives, narration scripts, interactions, and assessments
Learning program research and design brief
Before designing a new program, research the learning science and benchmark industry best practices.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can AI generate SCORM-compatible eLearning files directly?
AI tools generate the content — storyboards, scripts, assessments, and media — that you then build into SCORM packages using your authoring tool (Articulate Storyline, Rise, Adobe Captivate). AI accelerates the content creation phase; the SCORM packaging is done in your authoring tool.
How does AI handle branching scenario design?
Content Repurposer can design complete branching scenario logic — decision points, consequences, feedback, and scoring — written in a format you can implement directly in your authoring tool. Specify the number of branches, decision points, and learning outcomes in your prompt for the most actionable output.
Can AI find research on what training interventions work best for specific skill types?
Academic Research can find peer-reviewed evidence on training effectiveness for specific skill categories — procedural, interpersonal, decision-making, compliance. Specify the performance context and learner population for the most relevant findings.
How well does the PDF tool handle complex technical manuals?
The PDF tool extracts text content reliably from most formatted PDFs, preserving heading structure and paragraph organization. For complex manuals with specialized tables, the text extraction captures content structure. Use the extracted content as raw material and rebuild visual presentation in your storyboard.
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