IDs who use AI have a competitive edge over those who don’t. Here are 14 AI tools that can help Instructional Designers ⤵ 💾 Save this list for later AI for Content Creation → Storyline AI Assistant – Prompts for sound effects, images, and more. → Poe.com – Chat with AI from OpenAI, Anthropic, Google in one place. → Skybox AI – Generate stunning 360° images in minutes. → ElevenLabs – Realistic voiceovers + voice cloning. → Canva AI – Magic Edit, remove backgrounds, create images/videos. → Synthesia – AI video with human-like avatars. → Invideo – Turn ideas into videos automatically. → ImagineArt – AI for image and video creation. AI for Collaboration → Notion AI – Automates notes, brainstorming, content structure. → Otter AI – Meeting transcripts + summaries to share with SMEs. → AI Auto-Captioning – Live captions in Google Meet/Zoom. AI for Course Design & Storyboarding → Boords – Storyboarding, scripting, e-learning planning. → ClueLabs – Storyboards, chatbots, subtitling. → Gamma.app – AI slide decks that double as storyboards. ✨ 🤖 Want to use AI to create a standout ID portfolio that showcases AI proficiency and immersive learning — in just 12 focused hours, from topic selection to polished portfolio? 🎁 Comment “Standout” to get the free 12-Hour ID Portfolio Formula + a bonus directly in your inbox! 💬 Then, let me know in the comments which of these you've tried & if there are any other AI tools you swear by.
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I use the AI tools in Articulate Storyline and RISE. The AI in Storyline can help write and re-write text, but it cannot create code. I like what it can do for text to speech and the voices are pretty good. I do like that it can create sound effects and have used it for several sound effects. Skybox.AI can create 360 degree images but you need a paid account. I used ChatGPT to create a game in Storyline and it was amazing.
Thank you for sharing your list Tanya Beniquez. Just today, I was thinking about how much time I’m saving by being able to generate AI audio directly in Rise. We’ve kind of shifted from using ElevenLabs to this option. Of course, it has its own limitations, but more often than not, it makes my life much easier. I haven’t tried the Storyline AI Assistant much yet, but hearing about the sound effects makes me want to give it a try. 🤓 Another tool that might be interesting for some is Napkin AI. It generates visuals from textual content and can be useful for quick visual creation or simply for sparking ideas.
I actually miss a few important solutions in here, like Powtoon
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I’m interested in Boords and Clue Labs. What do you like most about each, Tanya?
Tanya Beniquez Great list! 🙌 But I couldn’t help noticing one key tool missing for Instructional Designers: Moodle AI integrations (or LMS-focused AI assistants in general). While creation, storyboarding, and collaboration are crucial, we also need AI embedded in the learning management system itself to analyze learner data, personalize pathways, and give real-time insights to instructors. That’s where the real magic of impact happens — not just creating content, but making sure it adapts and evolves with each learner. 🚀
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