AI Readiness Self-Assessment

Domain 1 of 4

Learning Science + AI Bridge

Question 1

How clearly do you understand how AI systems "learn" from data — and how that differs from how people learn?

Not at all — this is new territory for me Somewhat — I have a general sense but it's fuzzy Fairly well — I understand the key differences Very well — I can explain this to others confidently

Question 2

When designing AI-enhanced learning, how confident are you in connecting AI tools to specific learning science principles — like cognitive load, spaced repetition, or retrieval practice?

Not confident — I use AI tools intuitively, not systematically Slightly confident — I see the connection but struggle to apply it Fairly confident — I can make these connections in my designs Very confident — this is a deliberate part of my design process

Domain 2 of 4

Generative AI & Large Language Models

Question 3

How well do you understand how large language models (like ChatGPT, Claude, or Gemini) actually generate responses?

Not at all — it feels like a black box Somewhat — I know they predict text, but not much beyond that Fairly well — I understand tokens, training, and generation basics Very well — I can explain how LLMs work and their limitations clearly

Question 4

How effectively do you currently use AI generation tools (writing, scripting, content drafting) in your L&D or instructional design work?

I haven't started using them yet I experiment occasionally but don't use them systematically I use them regularly and they save me significant time I've built workflows around them — they're central to my process

Domain 3 of 4

Reinforcement & Adaptive Learning Systems

Question 5

How familiar are you with how adaptive learning systems personalize content and pathways based on learner performance data?

Not familiar — I've heard the term but don't know how it works Somewhat familiar — I understand the concept but not the mechanism Fairly familiar — I understand how feedback loops drive adaptation Very familiar — I can specify or evaluate adaptive systems with confidence

Question 6

How confident are you in designing learning experiences where AI adjusts difficulty, sequence, or content in real time based on individual learner data?

Not confident — I wouldn't know where to start Slightly confident — I have a sense of the design principles but not the implementation Fairly confident — I can design for adaptive learning with some support Very confident — I've designed or specified adaptive experiences before

Domain 4 of 4

Neural Networks & AI Architecture

Question 7

How well do you understand the difference between rule-based AI systems and neural network-based AI systems — and why it matters for learning design?

Not at all — they seem the same to me Somewhat — I know there are different types of AI but not the key differences Fairly well — I can explain the difference and its implications Very well — I factor this into my tool selection and design decisions

Question 8

When evaluating an AI-powered learning tool, how equipped do you feel to assess what the AI is actually optimizing for — and whether it aligns with real learning outcomes?

Not at all equipped — I tend to trust the vendor's claims Slightly equipped — I ask questions but don't always know what to look for Fairly equipped — I know the right questions to evaluate AI tools critically Very equipped — I can audit AI tools for learning alignment systematically

Overall Readiness

Your AI Practice Today

Question 9

How often do you currently incorporate AI tools into your instructional design or L&D workflow?

Never — I haven't started yet Occasionally — I experiment but it's not routine Regularly — AI tools are a reliable part of my workflow Constantly — AI is central to how I design and deliver learning

Question 10

How confident are you in explaining to stakeholders — managers, clients, or learners — what AI can and cannot do in a learning context?

Not confident — I'd be guessing Slightly confident — I can handle basic questions but not deep ones Fairly confident — I can navigate most conversations clearly Very confident — I regularly advise others on AI's role in learning

Question 11

Have you encountered the concept of "cognitive displacement" — where AI handles the cognitive work that should drive actual learning — and do you design to prevent it?

I've never heard of it I've heard of it but don't actively design around it I'm aware of it and consider it sometimes in my design decisions I design around it intentionally — it's a core principle in my work

Question 12

All things considered — how would you rate your overall readiness to design AI-enabled learning experiences right now?

Just getting started — I need foundational knowledge before I can design effectively Building a foundation — I have some knowledge but significant gaps remain Fairly ready — I can design AI-enhanced experiences with some gaps to fill Ready and doing it — AI-enabled design is a real part of my practice

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