Jan 4

Setting SMART Learning Objectives with ChatGPT for Course Success

The SMART criteria provide a clear, concise framework for setting goals and objectives in various settings, including education. When learning objectives are SMART, they clarify the path to success, making it easier for students to understand expectations and for educators to measure outcomes.

Incorporating the SMART approach in online course creation can be streamlined with ChatGPT. This AI tool can assist in refining course objectives to ensure they are actionable and aligned with the educational goals.
Setting SMART Learning Objectives
Example of work by Instructional Design Plus participant

ChatGPT Prompt Example

Create five SMART learning objectives for an online course on Python programming for beginners, ensuring they cover a broad range of skills from basics to intermediate applications.
Example of ChatGPT output 
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Example of Claude output
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