Mindsmith's AI Assistant helps you speed up content creation without sacrificing control. From editing existing content to generating new pages, translating lessons, or reviewing analytics, the Assistant supports every phase of the lesson-building workflow.
This guide explains how to access and use the Assistant, and walks through five common use cases to help you get more done in less time.
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Accessing the AI Assistant
To launch the AI Assistant, open any lesson in the Editor. At the bottom of your screen, you’ll see a toolbar with several options. Click Assistant to open the prompt bar.
Once clicked, a prompt dialog will appear. This is where you can type in instructions, questions, or tasks you'd like the AI to handle. You’ll also see preset options like:
Edit tile by...
Generate tile about...
Edit page by...
Generate page about...
1. Editing Existing Content
Use the Assistant to quickly update or revise existing content across a page or lesson. This is especially useful when policy changes, branding updates, or new standards need to be reflected in multiple places.
Example prompt:
"Find and update any references to the 2023 security policy and replace with 2024 policy language: 'Employees must now complete two-factor setup within 14 days of onboarding.'"
You can edit:
A specific tile (text, media, etc.)
An entire page
All pages in a lesson (by applying changes globally)
2. Generating New Content
The Assistant can also help you generate new content from scratch. Whether you need a quiz question, a supporting paragraph, or an entire page, start with a clear prompt and let AI do the heavy lifting.
Example prompt:
"Generate a new tile that explains the purpose of an employee resource group (ERG) with a bulleted list of typical ERG goals."
You can:
Add new tiles based on a topic
Auto-generate pages for specific learning objectives
Extend lessons with examples, scenarios, or definitions
3. Translating Content
To localize your lesson for a global audience, use the Assistant to translate content. You can select the language you'd like to translate to, and the AI will preserve your structure while converting the language.
Example prompt:
"Translate this page into Spanish. Maintain professional tone and educational clarity."
Translations apply to:
Individual tiles
Whole pages
Entire lessons
4. Showing Analytics
The Assistant can also surface analytics insights related to your lesson performance. Ask the Assistant to show engagement stats or quiz performance so you can refine your content accordingly.
Example prompt:
"Show me which questions learners are struggling with the most in this lesson."
You can:
View assessment performance
Analyze learner engagement by page
Spot trends across lessons
5. Showing Version History
Need to roll back a change or see how a lesson evolved? The Assistant can help you access version history, compare drafts, or restore previous content.
Example prompt:
"Show version history for this page and highlight differences from last week's version."
This is especially useful when multiple authors are collaborating in the same workspace.
Tips for Prompting Effectively
The more context you give, the more relevant the output. Here are a few best practices:
Include the type of content you want (tile, page, quiz, summary, etc.)
Mention tone (formal, conversational, instructional)
Use quotes or structured input for specific language
Add source links when factual accuracy is key
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Using Lesson Analytics in Mindsmith