I wondered what my syllabus would look like as Escape Room. Here’s what ChatGPT said.

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So a colleague asked: Can ChatGPT write better than we can?

For now, the answer seems to be “hopefully not.” But last night I wondered what my syllabus would look like as an Escape Room. Let me show you what my version of that idea would have looked like.

My version of that would’ve been a scrawled napkin with the words:

Syllabus as Escape Room.

Here’s what ChatGPT wrote (in 20 seconds):

Writing Escape Room 101

Course Description

Welcome to Writing Escape Room 101! In this course, you will be challenged to solve a series of clues and puzzles inspired by the writing assignments and projects that you will complete. The only way to escape is to successfully complete four papers and a final portfolio that showcases your writing skills. Are you ready to put your writing skills to the test and break free?

Learning Objectives

• Develop and strengthen your writing skills through various forms of writing assignments.
• Solve clues and puzzles that are inspired by the writing assignments.
• Work collaboratively with classmates to escape the writing course.
• Build a final portfolio that showcases your writing abilities.

Assignments and Projects

1. Paper 1: Writing an argumentative essay on a current social issue. Clue: To solve this essay, you need to gather evidence, consider opposing views, and present a well-supported argument.
2. Paper 2: Writing a narrative essay on a personal experience. Clue: To solve this essay, you need to use descriptive language, create a clear plot, and showcase your storytelling abilities.
3. Paper 3: Writing a research paper on a writing-related topic of your choice. Clue: To solve this paper, you need to conduct thorough research, use credible sources, and format the paper correctly.
4. Paper 4: Writing a literary analysis of a chosen short story or novel. Clue: To solve this paper, you need to pay attention to literary devices, themes, symbols, and characters, and present your interpretations in a clear and logical way.
5. Final Portfolio: A collection of all 4 papers and a reflection that showcases your writing journey and growth throughout the course. Clue: To escape the course, you will have to show how you’ve grown as a writer and how you’ve successfully completed all the assignment.

Finale

Once you’ve completed all of the assignments and projects, you’ll have all of the keys needed to unlock the door and escape the writing course! Good luck, and happy writing!

So, whose is better? Not sure, but it is convenient to have this idea executer on standby.