Travis Jordan

AI won't sit across from your subject matter expert — but it can make sure you show up better prepared and walk away with more. Our latest article covers five practical ways instructional designers can use AI to streamline every stage of the SME process, from crafting sharper interview questions to turning raw transcripts into draft course outlines. Includes sample prompts you can use right away.

2026 is the year instructional designers become strategic experience architects, blending AI technology, data, and empathy to create transformative learning.

Imagine logging into an online course and seeing a dashboard that knows exactly where you left off, what you struggled with, and what excites you. That’s not science fiction—it’s happening now.