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The Instructional Development Process
The Instructional Development Process
This curriculum was designed specifically to support adult learners in asynchronous higher education environments, ensuring that ethical AI use becomes a daily practice rather than a static obligation.
Instructional Scaffolding
Instructional Scaffolding
The curriculum employs a scaffolded progression that builds competence incrementally:
Foundation (Module 1): Demystifies AI architecture, shifting the student’s mental model from viewing LLMs as "infallible search engines" to "statistical prediction engines".
Risk Awareness (Module 2): Transitions into the structural vulnerabilities of AI, such as hallucinations and algorithmic bias, while introducing the "Human-in-the-Loop" methodology to ensure students retain ownership of their intellectual output.
Policy Decoding (Module 3): Bridges institutional policy with daily workflows by teaching students to decode complex "academic jargon" and apply the "Ethical AI Use Spectrum" to categorize risk.
Values-Based Practice (Module 4): Anchors AI usage in the International Center for Academic Integrity (ICAI) framework, moving the learner toward a personal "Code of Ethics" statement that ensures ethical AI use is a sustainable, lifelong practice.
The "Neo-Academic" Tone & Responsibility Pillars
The "Neo-Academic" Tone & Responsibility Pillars
My approach prioritized a "Neo-Academic" tone that respects adult learners' lived experiences and fosters true digital citizenship. The curriculum is built upon four foundational Pillars of Responsibility, designed to prevent complacency and encourage active engagement:
Holding Themselves Accountable: Prioritizing human verification over algorithmic output.
Knowing and Following Rules: Proactively navigating institutional policy hierarchies.
Developing Personal Boundaries: Using the "Ethical AI Waypoints" to identify when AI use bypasses critical learning opportunities.
Engaging in Discussion: Viewing academic integrity as a collaborative, ongoing community effort.
Design Evolution: The Pivot
Design Evolution: The Pivot
The Initial Approach (Storyline 360)
The Initial Approach (Storyline 360)
My initial design was a 50+ slide Storyline project. I know: Wow, that's too much! While technically robust and capable of complex custom interactions, I identified a core flaw during the prototyping phase: the sheer volume of content risked overwhelming the learner. It prioritized coverage over retention, potentially becoming a barrier rather than a bridge.
The Pivot (Rise 360)
The Pivot (Rise 360)
I made the strategic decision to migrate the curriculum to Rise 360, focusing on a modular learning series model. As I dove further into my research into andragogy, I quickly realied that the established delivery method was not going to be fair to adult learners. By breaking the content into four distinct, digestible modules, I achieved:
Optimized Cognitive Load: By chunking the curriculum, learners could engage with specific topics (like Policy or Limitations) in 15-minute bursts, which is significantly better for asynchronous, adult-learning environments.
Institutional Scalability: Rise 360's native responsiveness means the course is now "mobile-first," allowing students to engage with ethical AI guidance on any device.
Commercial Viability: Transitioning to SCORM/xAPI packages in Rise makes the modules "plug-and-play" for any university LMS, making this a truly turn-key solution for institutions.
Let's Collaborate!
Let's Collaborate!
Are you an institution, department, or organization looking to integrate ethical AI literacy into your curriculum? I am currently accepting inquiries for curriculum licensing, course customization, and instructional design consultations.
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