Instructional Design Writing: When to Use AI, When to Resist

Instructional Design Writing: When to Use AI, When to Resist

February 27, 2026 · 46 min · Episode 264

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Connie Malamed discusses the role of AI in instructional design writing and emphasizes the importance of human discernment.

Connie Malamed shows where AI can genuinely help with the writing process for instructional design, using models like Flower and Hayes as a guide. She also makes it clear that strong goals and human discernment are what keep AI-written learning content accurate, meaningful, and worth trusting.

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Hosts: Chris Van Wingerden, Paul Schneider

Guest: Connie Malamed

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Books & works: Flower and Hayes

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