How to Make the Most of ThingLink’s Built-in AI for Content Creation

Kyla Ball July 20, 2023

Artificial intelligence (AI) has become seamlessly integrated in one way or another into almost all the business processes and support systems that we take for granted. From AI chatbots that help streamline e-commerce platforms, to tools like Open AI’s ChatGPT revolutionising the way customers search for information, AI algorithms have optimized commercial activities.

At ThingLink, we believe that responsible AI technology can help to empower creators. That’s why we’ve developed new AI content creation tools, specifically designed to help you create content faster and more effectively.

ThingLink’s AI Assistant Tools

These AI applications are integrated into the ThingLink creation process to optimize your time and assist you every step of the way. By leveraging these automations, you can supercharge your workflow, giving yourself more time to unleash your creativity. Think of them as your own AI writing assistants – or even a virtual brainstorm!

Image generation tools

All ThingLink accounts now include AI-powered tools (with controls) to enable educators and learners to generate base images to use with the ThingLink editor. Use simple text to image prompts to create create 2D or 360-degree images for use as your base media – directly in the editor at the creation stage.

You can read more about these powerful new integrations at this blog here.

In addition, you can now use ThingLink AI to create 2D images in your Text and Media tags. Currently this is only available when you have used the Tag Suggestions tool (see below) at the initial creation stage. In the Edit Tag menu, you will see an option to use the image suggestion text as a prompt to generate an image for your new tag.

AI Tools within the main ThingLink Editor

Tag Suggestions

Speed up the writing process by instantly generating up to 9 editable or deletable tags with our AI content generator. Our AI Assistant is here to bust writer’s block! To provide additional context and to ensure higher accuracy and detail, you also have the option of uploading your own PDF, currently up to 25MB. Tailor the AI-generated content within the tags so that it incorporates your brand tone of voice, aligns with your own content marketing strategy or appeals to your target audience with specific product descriptions.

6 AI content writing tools within ThingLink Scenario Builder:

ThingLink’s Scenario Builder is the only branching solution that allows creators to combine so many different media types including videos, audio, 360° media, 3D and images into a complete learning experience. This makes it easy for anyone to create engaging online environments for learning and training.

1. Suggest Branches tool

Expand the possibilities within your scenario by generating potential pathways or directions for your learners or explorers.

2. Generate Questions tool

ThingLink’s ai writing tool can also automatically generate thought-provoking questions for your scenario that require problem-solving skills.

3. Write a Recap

Summarize your project effectively with concise and informative recaps courtesy of this AI writer tool. Ensure your audience retains the most important elements of your piece of content. Perhaps your original content has been imported from social media posts or marketing copy and needs re-writing? Let our content assistant do the hard work for you!

Three AI tools to help improve your Text Blocks in ThingLink Scenario Builder

4. Improve Writing

Enhance your written content with AI-generated suggestions, ensuring clarity for all users. Re-writing and paraphrasing existing content can be a helpful way to ensure your copy is concise and polished. Platforms such as Jasper, WriteSonic and Copy.ai already provide this service for all types of content and our tools provide the same service within the ThingLink editor!

5. Suggest a matching image

Use AI to generate an image that matches what you describe in your text block. The image will be added to the text block without replacing any of your text.

6. Convert text blocks to interactive ThingLink scenes

You can also use the AI tools to generate an interactive 2D image based on what you described in your text block. In addition to generating the image, the AI will reuse the text you provided to create tags!

For more detailed information and step by step guidance on the AI tools in ThingLink Scenario Builder, check out our support article here.

Why use AI Assistant Tools?

Copywriting can be overwhelming, but there are content creation tools available to help you. From SEO (search engine optimization) platforms like Clearscope to grammar checker platforms like Grammarly, there are an endless number of tools that will help elevate your writing if you feel its not one of your strengths. They can be particularly helpful if English is not your first language.

Help from AI for the content creation process

We understand that starting the content creation process is often the hardest part. That’s where our AI Assistant content tools can save the day. Our AI models utilize natural language processing algorithms and machine learning to generate predictive copy and content, tailored to your specific content brief. With our AI Assistant’s recommendations, you can unleash your creative potential with high-quality content writing.

For experienced content creators or content writers, the tools can be used as a template that can kick off your own content ideas. They are fully editable so that anything that’s generated can easily be modified to fit your content strategy, keyword research or tone of voice.

Privacy and Security in the AI content tools

At ThingLink, we prioritize privacy, control, cybersecurity, and accessibility. Rest assured, your data is securely stored within ThingLink’s own installation of OpenAI. Additionally, administrators of ThingLink School or Organization accounts have control over enabling or disabling AI functionality for their students, teams, schools, campuses, or organizations. For more information on plans and pricing, please visit our website.

How to access the AI content creation tools

It’s simple! The tools automatically pop up when you start creating content and are available on all plans including the 60 day trial free plan for educators.

For more inspiration, see these blogs and use cases

Discover the New and improved AI-powered ThingLink Scenario Builder

Optimize your productivity with AI content creation tools: A guide to the best keyword research, automation, copywriting and SEO tools for your content writing. 
Top 6 Outstanding text to image AI tools: The best tools to create high quality content with different types of images. 
Content Marketing Tools to Supercharge Your Strategy: Craft a better content marketing strategy with helpful content marketing tools.

Join our social media communities for more inspiration

Facebook ThingLink Education Group and the ThingLink LinkedIn Community