AI & Instructional Design

Instructional designers are at the center of one of the most significant shifts in learning and development in decades. AI is changing how we work. But how much has it really changed things, and how do we feel about it?

This survey explores how IDs are currently using AI in their practice and how it's affecting their work. Your responses will contribute to original research aimed at better understanding the state of the instructional design profession today.

All responses are anonymous. Results will be shared with the community.

This survey was created by Dr. Luke Hobson. If you have questions or comments, reach out: luke@drlukehobson.com.

How many years have you worked as an instructional designer?

Which best describes your primary work context?

Higher Education

What is your primary reason for using AI in your work?

To save time

How frequently do you use AI tools in your instructional design work?

Never

Rarely (A few times a month)

Often (A few times a week)

Which ID tasks do you use AI for most? Select any that apply

Research and analysis

Writing learning outcomes and objectives

Developing course content

Creating assessments and activities

Storyboarding and project planning

Graphic or image generation

Stakeholder communication

How do you currently stay updated on AI developments relevant to instructional design?

Social Media (LinkedIn, X, etc.)

Newsletters, blogs, open educational resources (OERs), etc.

Online Communities and forums

Formal professional development

Colleagues and network

I don't actively follow AI developments

Rate your agreement with the following statements (1 = Strongly Disagree, 5 = Strongly Agree):

AI & Instructional Design

How many years have you worked as an instructional designer?

Which best describes your primary work context?

What is your primary reason for using AI in your work?

How frequently do you use AI tools in your instructional design work?

Which ID tasks do you use AI for most? Select any that apply

How do you currently stay updated on AI developments relevant to instructional design?

AI has made me more productive in my day-to-day work.

The quality of my instructional design work has improved since incorporating AI.

I feel confident in my value as an instructional designer in an era of AI.

I believe the core competencies of instructional design cannot be replaced by AI.

I plan to increase my use of AI tools over the next year.

I feel pressure from my organization or clients to use AI in my work.

I am optimistic about the future of the instructional design profession given AI.

My organization actively supports my use of AI in my work.