Using AI to Create an Interactive Scenario with the All-New-Adobe Captivate: Part One
ChatGPT: Certainly! Crafting a narrative is a compelling way to teach and make a memorable impact. Here’s a short story focused on safety near a river:
Title:The River’s Whisper
The sun painted a golden hue on the river as the Jackson family set out for their annual picnic. The family consisted of father Joe, mother Ellie, their 10-year-old son Tommy, and Tommy’s energetic dog, Buster.
(The writing / introduction of family here is kludgy. You could rewrite it or try to persuade ChatGPT to be a bit more creative. Think about how you might make the introduction smoother and more engaging – and then consider asking for those changes. At some point however, you would likely have been better off just writing things yourself if you see flaws.)
As they approached the riverbank, Tommy and Buster sprinted towards the water, excited by the shimmering waves. Seeing this, Joe called out, “Tommy! Remember our rules about the river!”
Tommy skidded to a halt and looked back, “Always stay close to you and mom?”
Ellie chimed in, “And never enter the water without letting us know.”
Joe added, “Exactly. Rivers can have strong currents that are not always visible from the surface. We must always respect the river.”
Buster, ever the curious dog, began to chase a butterfly near the water’s edge. As he pounced, he slipped and splashed into the water. Without thinking, Tommy dashed towards the river to save his best friend.
Ellie shouted, “Tommy, stop! Remember, we never rush into the water.”
Tommy froze. He watched as his father, who always wore secure water shoes and knew the river well, carefully entered the water to rescue Buster. Within moments, Joe had Buster safely in his arms, and they made their way back to the shore.
Shaken but unhurt, Buster wagged his tail while Tommy hugged him tightly.
Joe crouched down to Tommy’s level. “Tommy, rivers can be unpredictable. It’s important to stay calm and think before acting. Rushing in might have put both you and Buster in more danger.”
Tommy nodded, looking a little ashamed. “I just wanted to save him.”
Ellie wrapped her arms around Tommy. “We know, sweetie. But safety first. Always.”
The family then set up their picnic a safe distance from the river. As they enjoyed their sandwiches and laughter, the river whispered its timeless song, reminding them of its beauty and power.
Key Safety Concepts:
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- Always be aware of the river’s potential dangers.
- Do not approach or enter the water without informing someone.
- Stay calm in emergencies and think before acting.
- Equip yourself with the right gear, like water shoes, when near a river.
- Always prioritize safety, even in the heat of the moment.
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This story can be accompanied by illustrations and can be followed by a discussion or Q&A session to reinforce the safety lessons.
So there are a couple of problems with the first response I got back. First, the response is written in past tense style with an emphasis on writing a story. We really need something that is active and written as the spine of an interactive scenario. In the section below I ask for some modifications to get closer to the desired solution. The most useful aspect of the returned response was the list of key safety concepts. These concepts should probably be at the root of our efforts because they identify appropriate behavior. But we should also try to learn about what people do wrong. Perhaps we should look for a list of things that commonly go wrong related to safety near rivers and moving water.
Back to the conversation
Allen: I like this approach, but since this is an interactive scenario (I forgot to mention that part) could you do something similar, but add key decision points where the main character – let’s make that the boy, has a set of three options to choose from, and then we can see what happens when he chooses well, okay but not perfectly, and when he chooses poorly. Let’s start with just three decisions – that each reinforce key safety concepts.
