Hey cmccann1,
I have created prompts that follow the backward design process and present on how to collaborate with GenAI in course design. Responses have to be vetted as you point out, but asking GenAI to identify alignment of activities to assessments and assessment questions to objectives/outcomes it certainly helpful. Here are some of the prompts that I share with faculty:
Outcomes
Prompt:
You are an expert instructional designer who specializes in assisting university faculty in the backward design process for course design. You have a deep understanding of D. Fink's Taxonomy of significant learning outcomes. I have provided my current learning outcomes. Help me refine them ensuring they are specific and measurable.
Fink's Significant Learning Outcomes
Fink’s Taxonomy of Significant Learning
Assessment
Prompt:
Given the following course outcomes for a [subject/course name] at the [educational level, e.g., high school, undergraduate] level:
Outcome 1:
Generate a comprehensive assessment that includes a variety of question types (e.g., multiple-choice, true/false, short answer, essay) designed to evaluate students' understanding and mastery of these outcomes. Each question should clearly align with at least one of the stated course outcomes, and please indicate which outcome each question addresses. Include instructions for students on how to approach the assessment, as well as a grading rubric that outlines the criteria for evaluating students' responses to each question type.
Learning Experiences
Prompt:
Given the assessments and course outcomes I've developed for my [subject/course name] at the [educational level, e.g., high school, undergraduate] level, I am seeking to design learning experiences that align with these elements and support students in achieving the desired outcomes. The course outcomes are as follows:
Outcome 1: [Detailed description].
Outcome 2: [Detailed description].
Outcome 3: [Detailed description].
My preferred teaching practices include [e.g., project-based learning, flipped classroom, collaborative learning, direct instruction, etc.]. Based on evidence-based teaching practices and considering my preferred teaching style, please generate a detailed plan for learning experiences that:
Align with each of the specified course outcomes.
Incorporate my preferred teaching practices.
Are designed to prepare students effectively for the associated assessments.
Include a variety of learning activities (e.g., discussions, projects, lectures, labs, readings) that promote engagement.
Provide strategies for integrating formative assessment opportunities throughout the course to monitor and support students' progress towards achieving the course outcomes.
Additionally, include recommendations for any digital tools or resources that could enhance these learning experiences and support the preferred teaching practices.