Using Google Chrome's AI "Help Me Write" for eLearning Content Development in dominKnow | ONE

Instructional Designers are always on the lookout for options to streamline the development of their eLearning content. Google Chrome's newly introduced "Help me write" AI feature, powered by Google’s Gemini AI models, offers a promising solution to enhance writing efficiency and creativity. Using "Help me write" and dominKnow | ONE, we'll explore how this tool can support instructional designers in crafting engaging and effective learning materials.

What is Google Chrome's "Help Me Write"?

Google Chrome's "Help Me Write" is an AI-powered writing assistant designed to help users generate, refine, and improve written content directly within the browser. This feature is built into the latest Chrome version and is currently available in English for Mac and Windows users in the U.S., with broader support expected in the coming months.

When creating content with dominKnow | ONE, “Help Me Write” can assist users by:

• Generating text from scratch based on a simple prompt.
• Refining and enhancing existing content.
• Understanding webpage context to suggest relevant content.

How Can Instructional Designers Benefit from "Help Me Write"?

For instructional designers working with dominKnow | ONE, "Help Me Write" presents several advantages that can enhance eLearning content development:

1. ‍Overcoming the Blank Page Problem
   Starting a course module or a learning scenario can be challenging. "Help Me Write" can assist with the initial hurdle by generating content that instructional designers can refine to match their specific needs. ‍
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2. Refining and Polishing Course Content
   Designers can input a rough draft of any textual elements, such as course instructions, quiz questions, or learning objectives, and let "Help Me Write" refine the language for clarity, conciseness, and engagement. ‍
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3. Crafting Learner-Centric Feedback and Instructions
   Writing effective feedback messages, discussion prompts, and instructional text for learners requires precision and empathy. "Help Me Write" can suggest well-structured, professional, and supportive messages, making it easier to guide learners effectively. ‍
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4. Generating Summaries and Overviews
   eLearning courses often require concise summaries of key learning points. Instead of manually summarizing long pieces of content, designers can input larger amounts of content and use "Help Me Write" to quickly generate summaries that summarize the essential information. ‍
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5. Enhancing Accessibility and Inclusivity
   The AI-powered tool can help designers rephrase complex content to make it more accessible for diverse learners, ensuring compliance with best practices in instructional design and accessibility cognitive and readability standards.

Using "Help Me Write" Within dominKnow | ONE

Since dominKnow | ONE is a cloud-based authoring tool, instructional designers can leverage "Help Me Write" in various ways:

• Scriptwriting for Video and Audio Narration – AI-assisted script generation for narration and notes fields to ensure clarity and engagement.

• Course Descriptions and Learning Objectives – Quickly generate structured and compelling course overviews, objectives, and metadata.

• Assessment Question Generation – Draft question and scenario-based questions more efficiently.

• Storyboarding and Content Planning – Generate outlines and drafts that can be further refined within dominKnow | ONE.

Use dominKnow | ONE’s how to overview to start leveraging “Help me write”.

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Final Thoughts

While brand new, Google Chrome's "Help Me Write" AI feature can be a handy assistant for instructional designers looking to create some additional efficiencies in their eLearning content development process. By leveraging AI-generated text, designers can save time, enhance content quality, and spend more time on creating engaging interactive learning experiences. As AI writing assistants continue to evolve, they will likely become indispensable for professionals in the eLearning space, enabling them to create more impactful content with greater efficiency.

Next Steps

Would you like to learn how to use Google Chrome's Help Me Write? Using dominKnow | ONE's very own Software Simulation capability, Capture, we created a short how to guide for taking advantage of this new feature. One of the great things about this new feature is you can utilize it with virtually any web application and web-based forms content.  

dominKnow | ONE provides an all-in-one LCMS and authoring solution that enables your team to work together better and fully embrace their skills and creativity, thus enabling your entire team to create highly engaging and effective learning experiences for your organization. If you aren't currently a dominKnow | ONE user, please reach out and contact us now to learn how dominKnow | ONE can make a difference for your organization.