Using AI Generation

Use Cognito AI to generate course content, assessments, and multimedia elements. Save time while maintaining quality.

What Can AI Generate?

Cognito can help create:

• Course Structure: Modules and lesson outlines
• Lesson Content: Formatted text, examples, and explanations
• Assessments: Quiz questions with answers and explanations
• Images: Custom images via AI image generation
• Improvements: Enhance existing content for clarity

Accessing Cognito

Click the Cognito AI button in the course editor toolbar. The AI panel appears on the right side.

Generating Course Structure

Create a Full Course Outline

1. Click "Generate Course Structure"
2. Enter your course topic
3. Specify target audience and difficulty level
4. Click "Generate"
5. Review the suggested modules and lessons
6. Click "Apply" to add to your course

Example Prompt

Create a beginner Python course for complete beginners covering basics, data types, control flow, and functions.

Generating Lesson Content

Create Lesson Text

1. Select a lesson
2. Click "Generate Content" in Cognito panel
3. Describe what the lesson should cover
4. Choose content style (detailed, concise, example-heavy)
5. Click "Generate"
6. Review and edit the generated content
7. Click "Insert" to add to your lesson

Example Prompt

Write a lesson explaining Python variables for absolute beginners. Include examples, analogies, and common mistakes to avoid.

Generating Assessments

Create Quiz Questions

1. Select a lesson
2. Click "Generate Quiz"
3. Specify:
   • Number of questions
   • Question types (multiple choice, true/false)
   • Difficulty level
4. Click "Generate"
5. Review questions and answers
6. Edit or regenerate as needed
7. Click "Add to Lesson"

Best Practices

• Generate 3-5 questions per lesson
• Mix question types
• Review all generated content
• Edit for accuracy
• Add your own examples

Generating Images

Create Custom Images

1. Click "Generate Image" in Cognito
2. Describe the image you want
3. Specify style (realistic, illustration, diagram)
4. Click "Generate"
5. Review options
6. Click "Insert" to add to lesson

Example Prompts

• "Diagram showing how variables work in Python"
• "Illustration of a function with inputs and outputs"
• "Realistic photo of someone learning to code"

Improving Existing Content

Enhance Content Quality

1. Select a text block
2. Click "Improve Content" in Cognito
3. Choose improvement type:
   • Make clearer
   • Add examples
   • Simplify language
   • Make more engaging
4. Review suggestions
5. Apply changes

Writing Effective Prompts

Be Specific

❌ "Write about variables" ✅ "Write a 300-word explanation of variables in Python for beginners, including examples and common mistakes"

Provide Context

Include:

• Target audience
• Difficulty level
• Desired length
• Specific topics to cover
• Examples you want included

Iterate

• Start with a basic prompt
• Review the output
• Refine your prompt
• Generate again if needed

Tips

• Use AI as a starting point, not final product
• Always review and edit generated content
• Add your own expertise and examples
• Combine AI content with original writing
• Use AI to overcome writer's block
• Regenerate if first result isn't quite right

Limitations

AI-generated content may:

• Contain factual errors (always verify)
• Lack your unique voice
• Need additional examples
• Require formatting adjustments
• Not match your exact vision

Always review, verify, and personalize AI-generated content before publishing.