Watch a live build: an AI-generated learning game for adult learners from concept to Brightspace in real time, showing how instructors without coding backgrounds can create custom activities using conversational prompts and learning objectives. The process leverages gamification and microlearning to boost engagement across any course. Audience suggestions drive the demo. Leave ready to try it yourself; no coding experience required.
Note: This session aims for a live demonstration based on audience suggestions. If AI responsiveness is unstable, we'll examine a prepared example.
(Proposed for CIT 2026)
We need some suggestions for quick, interactive learning activities. They should be formative and can teach or reinforce concepts. They should NOT require custom images, maps, or visuals (we don't have those right now).
Drag and Drop
Scenarios
Memory Tiles
Word Games
Brief Introduction - I'm Loy from GCC, I need your help...
Audience Suggestion: easy-to-imagine learning activity of 5 minutes or less, designed to learn or reinforce a concept
Critical Prompt: "Claude, what else do you need to complete this task?"
Claude Codes...
Formal Introduction: Success Course, Technology Courses
Adult Learners: Yes, Gamification & Microlearning Work!
Knowles' assumptions make gamification easier
No need for artificial reward systems
Game mechanics tie directly to problem-solving
Microlearning respects self-direction and time constraints
Our Experiences
Participation 8% -> 20%
Course Completion up 10-17%
Overcoming reluctance with value-added propositions
Test. Errors? Claude Repairs...
Overview of Process
Concept, Clarifications, Code
Test, Troubleshoot, Accessibility
Embed Code File in Brightspace & Get URL
Generate Embed Code and Place in Destination Page
Troubleshooting Details
Test Weird Cases: empty inputs, wrong order, clicking rapidly
Be very specific: "it doesn't work" v "when I click submit after selecting only 2 answers, nothing happens"
Explain in toddler-speak: exactly what happened, when it happened, and what you expected would happen
You WILL iterate multiple times; this is normal
Claude, Meet Standards...
Accessibility & WCAG Standards
Title II WCAG 2.1 level AA
Keyboard navigation, color contrast, ARIA labels, screen reader
Critical Keyword: Responsive
2. Uploading Files into Brightspace
Course Admin > Files
Can you Upload/Create from Managed Files? No.
"Publish to LOR" (no, don't - but this is how you get there)
Claude, we need some embed coding with this new URL
Claude, We Need Embed Code...
3. Last Step: the Embed
Create Brightspace Page
Use Insert Embed Code
Test
Limited to what AI can generate; complex game mechanics off the table
Limited to what plain vanilla JS can handle; more complex game mechanics off the table
Requires Instructional Design expertise
Patience and Persistence; iterative process with lots of troubleshooting
Specificity in correction
Manual review needed
Formative assessment only; summative / grade book link needs an LTI (H5P)
Exporting to new Brightspace shells requires manual edit