Copy-ready AI prompts for instructional designers. Built for real workflows: QM alignment, accessibility, assessments, and course builds.
21+ prompts • Use placeholders like [topic], [level], and [N].
Create a complete assignment with rubric from your learning objectives.
Placeholders: [course name], [objectives]
Create an assignment for [course name] that assesses these learning objectives: [objectives]. Include clear instructions, a rubric with 4 performance levels, and estimated time to complete.
Generate an analytic rubric for any existing assignment.
Placeholders: [paste assignment description], [total points]
Create an analytic rubric for this assignment: [paste assignment description]. Use 4 levels (Exemplary, Proficient, Developing, Beginning) with specific, observable descriptors. Include point values totaling [total points].
Generate a mixed-format quiz with answer keys from any topic or content.
Placeholders: [number], [paste content or topic]
Generate [number] quiz questions based on this content: [paste content or topic]. Mix question types (multiple choice, true/false, short answer). Include correct answers and brief explanations for each.
Write a focused discussion prompt that requires a position and peer engagement.
Placeholders: [topic], [level]
Write a discussion board prompt about [topic] for a [level] course. Students should take a position, cite evidence, and respond to a peer. Keep it to one clear question.
Draft a scannable module overview with objectives, activities, and due dates.
Placeholders: [number], [title], [objectives]
Write a module overview page for Module [number]: [title]. Objectives: [objectives]. Include a brief intro, what students will do, estimated time, and due dates.
Create a welcoming course intro page with a Start Here checklist.
Placeholders: [course name]
Write a welcome page for [course name]. Include who the course is for, how it's organized, what success looks like, and a 'Start Here' checklist with 5 steps.
Build a study guide with key concepts, practice questions, and common mistakes.
Placeholders: [exam/quiz name], [topics]
Create a study guide for [exam/quiz name] covering these topics: [topics]. Include key concepts, practice questions, and common mistakes to avoid.
Rewrite vague objectives using Bloom's taxonomy action verbs.
Placeholders: [paste objectives]
Rewrite these learning objectives to be measurable using Bloom's taxonomy action verbs. Current objectives: [paste objectives]. Keep the original intent but make each one specific and assessable.
Turn confusing assignment instructions into numbered steps students can follow.
Placeholders: [paste instructions]
Rewrite these assignment instructions to be clearer and reduce student confusion. Current instructions: [paste instructions]. Use numbered steps and add a submission checklist.
Review content for accessibility issues and get a corrected version.
Placeholders: [paste content]
Review this content for accessibility issues (heading structure, alt text needs, link text, color reliance, reading level). Content: [paste content]. List issues found and provide the corrected version.
Rewrite course content at a target reading level without losing meaning.
Placeholders: [grade level], [paste content]
Rewrite this course content at a [grade level] reading level without losing the meaning. Content: [paste content].
Check any course element against Quality Matters standards and get specific fixes.
Placeholders: [page/module/assignment], [paste content]
Review this [page/module/assignment] against Quality Matters standards. What's working, what's missing, and what specific changes would bring it into alignment? Content: [paste content].
Start a new course build on the right foot with a collaborative tone.
Placeholders: [faculty name], [course name], [semester]
Write an email to [faculty name] kicking off the development of [course name] for [semester]. Introduce the process, set expectations for their role, and ask for initial materials. Tone: collaborative, not compliance.
Diplomatically ask for what you need without sounding pushy.
Placeholders: [faculty name], [what's needed], [course name], [date]
Write a short, diplomatic email asking [faculty name] for [what's needed] for [course name]. Explain why it's needed and offer to help. Deadline: [date].
Summarize review findings in a way that motivates action, not defensiveness.
Placeholders: [course name], [strengths], [recommendations]
Write an email summarizing the review findings for [course name]. Strengths: [strengths]. Recommendations: [recommendations]. Keep it constructive and prioritized — what to fix first.
Ask faculty to address accessibility issues with context and a clear ask.
Placeholders: [faculty name], [course name], [issues]
Write a friendly email asking [faculty name] to address accessibility issues in [course name]: [issues]. Explain why it matters (briefly), what I'll handle vs. what needs their input, and offer a quick call.
Get short and long alt text options for any course image.
Placeholders: [describe image], [subject], [learning purpose]
Write alt text for this image: [describe image]. It's used in a [subject] course to [learning purpose]. Provide a short version (under 125 characters) and a longer version if needed.
Audit course content against WCAG 2.1 AA and get a prioritized fix list.
Placeholders: [paste or describe]
Audit this course content against WCAG 2.1 AA. Check: alt text, heading structure, link text, color contrast, video captions, and document accessibility. Content: [paste or describe]. List issues and fixes.
Review an activity from the perspective of a student with a specific accommodation.
Placeholders: [activity/assessment], [accommodation type]
Review this [activity/assessment] from the perspective of a student with [accommodation type]. Is it accessible? What changes would make it equitable without lowering rigor?
Generate a checklist to verify captions and transcripts across all course videos.
Placeholders: [number]
I have [number] videos in my course. Create a checklist to verify captions are accurate (not just auto-generated), transcripts are available, and audio descriptions exist where needed.
Walk through fixing accessibility issues in a PDF, Word, or PowerPoint file.
Placeholders: [PDF/Word/PPT], [describe]
This [PDF/Word/PPT] has accessibility issues. Walk me through how to fix: heading structure, alt text for images, reading order, table headers, and color contrast. File description: [describe].
