Quality Scorecard Review Promotion Kit

Enhance Your Course with AI:

Practical Ways to Use the OLC Course Review Assistant

Overview

What is the OLC Course Review Assistant?

A ChatGPT-powered agent designed to work alongside educators and designers:

• Combines AI with the OLC Course Review Scorecard framework.
• Speeds up course design tasks while keeping quality standards in focus.
• Offers evidence-based best practice suggestions.
• Not using ChatGPT? Just upload the Scorecard & Handbook into your AI tool.

How Can It Help You?

• Instructional Design Consultant – curriculum alignment and improvement.
• Copy Editor – proofreading and content distillation.
• Creative Strategist – idea generation and scenario building.
• Time-Saving Dynamo – reducing repetitive tasks, letting you focus on teaching.
  

Getting the Best Results from GPT

• Provide clear context – the more details you give, the better the output.
• Start with a specific goal – know what you want to accomplish.
• Use follow-up prompts – refine and sharpen the results.
• Keep conversations short (~25 prompts) for speed and accuracy.
• Think of AI as a partner – you remain the decision-maker.
  

Tips for Using AI for Course Design

• Share real course artifacts (syllabus, rubrics, assignments) for best results.
• Assign GPT a specific role (e.g., “Act as an instructional designer…”).
• Request multiple variations and compare.
• Refine outputs with tone, length, or audience constraints.
• Always review for accuracy, bias, and alignment with your teaching style.

AI Prompts for Course Improvement

1. Refine Syllabus Elements

Prompt: “Review my course learning objectives using the OLC Course Review Scorecard and rewrite them in plain, student-friendly language that any learner can understand.”

Follow-up: “Revise each objective to clearly describe what students will be able to do.”

• “How to Succeed” Guide – “Create a 1-page student guide with success tips.”
• Student FAQ – “Generate 8 common student questions with clear answers.”
• Quick-Check Quiz – “Draft 5 quiz questions on policies and deadlines.”
• Alignment Table – “Map learning objectives to related assignments in a table.”
• Syllabus Snapshot – “Create a 1-page quick reference highlighting key info.”

2. Build Course Schedule & Announcements

Prompt: “Create a weekly schedule with due dates and a short announcement for each week. Announcements should be friendly, encouraging, and highlight the week’s key tasks.”

Follow-up: “Add a motivational tip and a reminder about upcoming work for each announcement.”

• Milestone Messages – “Add congratulatory notes for key milestones.”
• Pitfall Reminders – “Insert warnings about common mistakes or missed steps.”
• Objective Links – “Revise announcements so each ties to a course goal.”
• Weekly Themes – “Use recurring themes for each week (e.g., Motivation Monday).”
• Visual Schedule – “Convert the schedule into a timeline or infographic.”
  

3. Improve Assignment Prompts & Instructions

Prompt: “Rewrite this assignment prompt so it is student-friendly, uses Bloom’s higher-order verbs, and clearly includes formatting and submission guidelines.”
Follow-up: “Add a short list of common mistakes to avoid for this assignment.” Take It Further:

• Model Response – “Write an example that would earn full points.”
• Adjust Levels – “Rewrite for beginner learners while keeping objectives.”
• Peer Review – “Add instructions for student peer review.
• Real-World Link – “Revise to connect with a professional real-world scenario.”
• Self-Checklist – “Create a checklist for student self-assessment.”
  

4. Build & Enhance Rubrics

Prompt: “Create a rubric with 3 levels of performance (Exemplary, Proficient, Developing), aligned to learning objectives, with clear and specific descriptors for each level.”
Follow-up: “Add student-friendly explanations for each performance level.”

• Simulate Submissions – “Generate high, medium, and low-quality samples.”
• Feedback Bank – “Turn each rubric criterion into reusable feedback.”
• Group Work Rubric – “Adapt rubric to include teamwork and collaboration.”
• Simplify Language – “Rewrite descriptors at a 9th-grade reading level.”
• Growth Path – “Add a tip for students on how to reach the next level.”
  

5. Rewrite Grading Policy Language for Clarity

Prompt: “Rewrite my late submission and grading policies in clear, student-friendly language while keeping them detailed, comprehensive, and professional.”
Follow-up: “Provide both a formal version and a casual, approachable version.”

• Scenario Examples – “Show 3 student situations and how policy applies.”
• Policy Reminders – “Write 3 short reminders for announcements.”
• Multilingual Versions – “Translate into Spanish for non-native speakers.”
• Positive Framing – “Reword policies to emphasize support, not restrictions.”
• Decision Tree – “Turn the policy into a step-by-step decision flow.”
  

6. Scaffold a Major Project into Milestones

Prompt: “Break this final project into 4–5 milestone assignments, each with descriptions, due dates, requirements, and planned feedback points to support completion.”
Follow-up: “Add reflection questions to each milestone to connect progress to course objectives.”

• Sample Submissions – “Generate high, medium, and low-quality sample drafts.”
• Motivational Notes – “Add short encouragements tied to each milestone.”
• Peer Review Checklists – “Create peer review criteria for milestone drafts.”
• Outcome Mapping – “Show how each milestone connects to course objectives.”
• Format Variations – “Suggest alternate milestone types (presentation, case study).”
  

7. Build Feedback Comment Templates

Prompt: “Create reusable feedback comments for each rubric level that can be quickly personalized for student submissions.”
Follow-up: “Revise comments to make them more personal and supportive.”

• Friendlier Language – “Rewrite standard comments in approachable language.”
• Weekly Wrap-Ups – “Draft announcements summarizing weekly progress.”
• Personal Notes – “Generate short encouragements tailored to each student.”
• Feedback Bank – “Create a set of reusable common comments.”
• Closing Comments – “Write supportive end-of-term reflections.”

8. Draft Welcome & Orientation Messages

Prompt: “Draft a welcome email for the course, a course tour announcement, and a Week 1 task outline to guide students as they get started.”
Follow-up: “Revise these to be warm, encouraging, and student-centered.”

• Video Script – “Write a short script introducing course objectives.”
• Icebreaker Prompt – “Create fun discussion starters for Week 1.”
• Student Survey – “Generate a short survey on learning needs and preferences.”
• Instructor Bio – “Draft a bio that highlights my teaching approach.”
• Onboarding Checklist – “Create a Week 0 checklist for new students.”

9. Generate Formative Assessments

Prompt: “Generate low-stakes practice questions and self-checks in multiple formats (multiple choice, short answer, scenario-based) so students can assess their understanding.”
Follow-up: “Provide answer keys with explanations for each question.”

• Bloom’s Levels – “Write questions across Bloom’s taxonomy.”
• Self-Checks – “Create independent student practice activities.”
• Discussion Prompts – “Draft prompts that encourage formative dialogue.”
• Reflection Questions – “Add short module-end reflection items.”
• Scenario-Based – “Design real-world application activities.”
  

10. Simulate a Peer Review of Your Course

Prompt: “Act as a peer reviewer using the OLC Course Review Scorecard. Give feedback on strengths, gaps, and recommendations for improvement.”
Follow-up: “Suggest 3 priority actions to raise the course to the next level.”

• Student Surveys – “Write mid- or end-of-course survey questions.”
• Survey Summaries – “Turn results into clear feedback themes.”
• Action Plan – “Draft 3 improvement goals for next term.”
• Instructor Reflection – “Write short prompts for teaching reflection.”
• Improvement Report – “Create a summary report of course changes.”
  

Key Takeaways

• GPT is a partner, not a replacement – it augments your expertise.
• Clear prompts matter – best results come from context, follow-ups, and iteration.
• Stay aligned with OLC – the Assistant helps ensure quality standards.
• Small changes = big impact – even tiny improvements boost the experience.
• Your knowledge + GPT’s speed = smarter, faster, more creative design.
  

Final Tips for Success

• Keep a prompt library – save and adapt your best prompts.
• Collaborate with peers – swap prompts and outputs for fresh ideas.
• Integrate gradually – start with your current course, expand later.
• Reflect & refine – track what saves time and improves clarity.
• Remember your role – AI supports you, but your expertise leads.

What To Do Next

• Access the Assistant – log into your OLC account to use the ChatGPT tool.
• Download resources – grab the Scorecard & Handbook.
• Experiment today – try 1–2 prompts and see how AI saves time.
• Explore OLC resources – workshops, webinars, and guides.
• Pick one course area – syllabus, assignment, or rubric to improve now.

Bonus Prompts!

Teaching and Learning Superpowers

• Visual Drafting – “Outline a diagram or infographic to explain this process.”
• Cross-Disciplinary Bridges – “Show how this concept connects to another field or discipline.”
• Analytics Insights – “Spot trends in anonymized performance data and suggest adjustments.”
• Microlearning Builder – “Convert this lecture into a 5-minute microlearning unit with questions.”
• Trend Translator – “Summarize 3 emerging trends in my field and how to weave into this course.”

Smarter Assignments & Assessments

• Dynamic Study Guides – “Turn this into a study guide with key terms and key practice questions.”
• Real-World Case Studies – “Create a case study based on a current event in this field.”
• Gamified Assessments – “Transform this quiz into a scavenger hunt or escape room challenge.”
• Adaptive Assignments – “Make 3 versions of this assignment at beginner, intermediate, advanced levels.”
• Alternative Formats – “Redesign this assignment as a podcast, infographic, or video project.”

Creative Engagement & Interaction

• Debate & Roleplay – “Write a dialogue between two experts with opposing views.”
• Critical Thinking Challenges – “Create 3 ‘what if’ scenarios that flip the usual logic.”
• Trivia Game Show – “Rewrite this quiz as a trivia game with points and levels.”
• Interactive Storytelling – “Turn this concept into a choose-your-own-adventure scenario.”
• Virtual Guest Speakers – “Generate an interview with a historical figure about this topic.”

Advanced Accessibility & Inclusivity

• Jargon Buster – “Identify and simplify overly technical terms to be understandable to freshman.”
• Visual Descriptions – “Write alt text and long descriptions for these images to be screen-reader friendly.”
• Inclusive Scenarios – “Draft case study examples featuring diverse cultural and social contexts.”
• Bias Check – “Review this assignment for unintended cultural or gender bias.”
• Representation Suggestions – “Recommend authors, perspectives, or examples to diversify readings.”

Professional Growth & Scholarship

• Grant Proposals – “Outline a grant or fellowship proposal based on this project idea.”
• Conference Abstracts – “Turn this teaching innovation into a 250-word conference proposal.”
• Tenure and Promotion – “Draft a teaching philosophy statement and help me organize my existing research and teaching practices for a tenure or promotion file.”
• Workshop Outlines – “Design a 1-hour workshop outline to share this innovation with colleagues.”
• Public Scholarship – “Adapt this research into a blog post or op-ed for general readers.”