This prompt can be used to create the lesson text for your course and course materials. The idea is to use it as compliment to the video you have created OR to just as the body copy of the lesson you are creating if there is not video or audio material.
If you are not going to be creating a video tutorial you can use the same prompt to create the text and then add the text to NotebookLM for conversion to a podcast.
Below is a template you can use as a starting prompt for creating a lesson within an online course. To use this template, first fill in the options in [BRACKETS] with your specific course and lesson details. Once you have provided the necessary information, run the script to generate your customized lesson content.
BEFORE RUNNING THIS SCRIPT, PLEASE PROVIDE THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION:
- Course Name: [NAME OF YOUR COURSE]
- Module Name: [NAME OF THE MODULE THIS LESSON BELONGS TO]
- Lesson Topic: [SPECIFIC LESSON TOPIC]
- Audience Description: [DESCRIBE WHO THE AUDIENCE IS AND THEIR BACKGROUND LEVEL]
- Audience’s Market or Industry: [AUDIENCE’S MARKET/INDUSTRY]
- Audience’s Promised Transformation: [WHAT TRANSFORMATION OR IMPROVEMENT DO YOU PROMISE THEM? E.G., “BECOMING HIGHLY-EFFECTIVE EXECUTIVE PROTECTION PROFESSIONALS”]
- Tone and Style: [DESCRIBE THE DESIRED TONE AND STYLE OF THE CONTENT. E.G., “PROFESSIONAL, AUTHORITATIVE, AND SUPPORTIVE”]
TEMPLATE SCRIPT (RUN AFTER FILLING IN THE ABOVE DETAILS):
- Lesson Title: Developing Skills in [SPECIFIC LESSON TOPIC]
- Module Name: [NAME OF THE MODULE]
- Course Name: [NAME OF THE COURSE]
Lesson Overview:
In this lesson, you will learn how to [BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF WHAT THE LESSON WILL COVER AND WHY IT’S IMPORTANT TO THE TRANSFORMATION]. This lesson is designed for [AUDIENCE DESCRIPTION] who operate within [AUDIENCE’S MARKET/INDUSTRY]. By applying the concepts from this lesson, [AUDIENCE] will move closer to [AUDIENCE’S PROMISED TRANSFORMATION]. The tone of this lesson is [TONE AND STYLE], ensuring that learners feel supported and guided as they build expertise.
Learning Objectives:
1. [LEARNING OBJECTIVE 1 (SPECIFIC AND MEASURABLE)]
2. [LEARNING OBJECTIVE 2 (SPECIFIC AND MEASURABLE)]
3. [LEARNING OBJECTIVE 3 (SPECIFIC AND MEASURABLE)]
4. [OPTIONAL LEARNING OBJECTIVE 4]
Estimated Time to Complete: [ESTIMATED TIME, E.G., “45-60 MINUTES”]
Key Talking Points:
• [KEY TALKING POINT 1]
• [KEY TALKING POINT 2]
• [KEY TALKING POINT 3]
• [OPTIONAL KEY TALKING POINT 4]
[KEY TALKING POINT 1]
Explanation (200-300 words):
[WRITE A CLEAR, CONCISE EXPLANATION OF THIS CONCEPT. EXPLAIN WHAT IT IS, WHY IT MATTERS, AND HOW IT FITS INTO THE OVERALL TRANSFORMATION.]
Practical Examples:
• [EXAMPLE 1 RELEVANT TO THE AUDIENCE/INDUSTRY]
• [EXAMPLE 2 RELEVANT TO THE AUDIENCE/INDUSTRY]
• [EXAMPLE 3 RELEVANT TO THE AUDIENCE/INDUSTRY]
Challenges & Solutions:
• Challenge: [IDENTIFY A COMMON CHALLENGE]
Solution: [HOW TO OVERCOME IT]
• Challenge: [IDENTIFY A SECOND COMMON CHALLENGE]
Solution: [HOW TO OVERCOME IT]
Action Items/Considerations for Implementing in [AUDIENCE’S MARKET]:
1. [ACTION ITEM 1]
2. [ACTION ITEM 2]
3. [ACTION ITEM 3]
Key Takeaways:
• [BULLET POINT SUMMARY 1]
• [BULLET POINT SUMMARY 2]
• [BULLET POINT SUMMARY 3]
(Repeat the above structure for each additional key talking point or sub-topic.)
[KEY TALKING POINT 2]
Explanation (200-300 words):
[EXPLANATION FOR THE SECOND TALKING POINT]
Practical Examples:
• [EXAMPLE 1]
• [EXAMPLE 2]
Challenges & Solutions:
• Challenge: [CHALLENGE]
Solution: [SOLUTION]
Action Items/Considerations:
1. [ACTION ITEM 1]
2. [ACTION ITEM 2]
Key Takeaways:
• [TAKEAWAY 1]
• [TAKEAWAY 2]
(Add more key talking points as needed.)
Summary of Main Points (100-150 words)
[PROVIDE A CONCISE SUMMARY OF THE ENTIRE LESSON, EMPHASIZING HOW IT ALL TIES BACK TO THE AUDIENCE’S PROMISED TRANSFORMATION.]
Preview of Next Lesson (50-75 words)
[BRIEFLY PREVIEW HOW THE NEXT LESSON BUILDS UPON THIS ONE, HELPING LEARNERS MOVE CLOSER TO THEIR GOAL.]
Reflection Questions/Discussion Prompts
1. [REFLECTION/DISCUSSION QUESTION 1]
2. [REFLECTION/DISCUSSION QUESTION 2]
3. [OPTIONAL REFLECTION/DISCUSSION QUESTION 3]
Practical Exercises/Assignments
1. [EXERCISE OR ASSIGNMENT 1 THAT ALLOWS LEARNERS TO APPLY CONTENT]
2. [EXERCISE OR ASSIGNMENT 2 THAT ALLOWS LEARNERS TO APPLY CONTENT]
Additional Resources
• Articles:
• [ARTICLE TITLE AND LINK]
• Videos:
• [VIDEO TITLE AND LINK]
• Tools:
• [TOOL NAME AND LINK]
INSTRUCTIONS:
1. Fill in all [BRACKETS] with your specific course/lesson details.
2. Once complete, run this template to generate your customized lesson content.: