Instructor Documentation (Higher Ed)

Use AI to generate learning materials from external files using D2L Lumi Content

You can use D2L Lumi to generate engaging learning materials from the top-level module (unit) of course content, or from a nested content module, in the New Content Experience (Lessons).

Note:

Content generation is only available in the New Content Experience and has the following limitations:

Import pre-written unit option:

Supports Word files (.docx) less than 25mb in size
Processing of Word files is limited to the ~100,000 characters (~16,667 words)
Generated units are limited to no more than 15 Pages

Generate unit from presentation option:

Supports PowerPoint files (.pptx) less than 25mb in size
Processing of PowerPoint files is limited to the first 50 slides, with a maximum of 1,800 characters per slide (~300 words) and 3,600 characters per speaker note (~600 words)
Generated units are limited to no more than 15 Pages
Each Page supports no more than 10 images

To generate module content from external files

Navigate to Content.
Click New Unit and select Generate Unit from File.
From the Select File and Settings dialog, under Choose File, either drag and drop a file into the dialog or click to browse for your file.
Under Choose AI Assistance Level, select one of the following:
- Import pre-written unit: D2L Lumi does not edit or change the source content.
- Generate unit from a presentation or lecture: The source content is changed and adapted for use as a unit.
Click Review Unit Structure.
If you want to apply an HTML Template to a specific activity do the following:
1. Click Edit item (pencil icon).
2. Click Select Template.
3. Choose an HTML Template and then click Select.
Review the generated unit and activities. Choose activities to include and click Generate Content.
Click Proceed to Content.

The generated module activities are added to your content in a hidden and locked state. You must review the content before it is unlocked and visible to learners.

To review AI content

From Content, click to select the locked and hidden module.
Click Review AI content.
Do one of the following:
- To unlock and make the content visible, click Set to Reviewed.
- To edit the content again before unlocking, click Edit Content.

Once the content is reviewed, you can click View AI Status to check the review status of the content. AI status is not visible to learners.

Note: You can also Review AI Content from the Edit page of any hidden unit.