Can you use ChatGPT to help design courses without losing clarity or quality?In this episode, Joseph talks with Matt Thomas, technical writer, content creator, and author of Writing for Robots, to talk about how learning professionals can use AI tools like ChatGPT to amplify their writing without outsourcing their brain. From synthesizing SME content to structuring outlines, Matt shares how he uses AI in real instructional workflows and how you can too.Whether you’re drafting course materials, writing learning objectives, or collaborating with subject matter experts, this episode will give you practical ways to integrate AI while keeping the quality high and your voice intact.🧠 In This Episode, You'll Learn:Why you shouldn't let AI take the first pass at your writingHow Matt uses ChatGPT to distill SME inputs into clear, structured contentThe biggest mistakes IDs and writers make with AIHow to prompt more effectively (and think like a writer before you type)Why critical thinking is more essential because of AI—not despite it⏱️ Chapters00:00 – Welcome and Matt’s origin story with AI01:55 – The magic fades—but the usefulness grows03:43 – Technical writing background and cross-industry lessons05:23 – Using ChatGPT for synthesis, not just writing07:21 – You can’t outsource your brain09:37 – What AI can’t replace in good writing10:43 – From prompting guide to Writing for Robots13:32 – Why AI isn’t Photoshop: models behave differently15:02 – Designing content that fits multiple learner styles17:08 – Biggest mistakes new AI users make18:30 – Instructional design meets AI: where to start20:02 – SME communication and AI as an editing partner21:39 – Don’t lose your voice or judgment23:42 – Matt’s take on different AI models25:25 – Final thoughts + where to find Matt’s work🔗 Connect with Matt✍️ Prompting Guide: writing4robots.ai💼 LinkedIn: Matt Thomas🥁 YouTube Drum Covers: @MGT81Music🎙️ Subscribe to Talk Learning With Me for more conversations like this!📢 If you enjoyed this episode, make sure to:✅ Subscribe to the podcast✅ Leave a review – your feedback helps us grow!✅ Share this episode with your networkThanks for tuning in—and we’ll talk soon.

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