Select a curve and watch the graph draw itself. The equation appears below.
In this demo, you explored four classic mathematical curves — the sine wave, parabola, toroid, and Lissajous figure. Each curve was drawn dynamically, showing how equations translate into shapes in real time.
This activity was created with ChatGPT to demonstrate how generative AI can support instructional designers in prototyping interactive simulations. Instead of static diagrams, concepts become animated experiences, making abstract mathematics more tangible and memorable.
The real promise of AI in learning design is not about shortcuts or buzzwords. It lies in the ability to transform ideas into working prototypes quickly — a challenge every instructional designer faces when deadlines loom. By understanding both instructional design and AI, we can guide these tools to work for us, not the other way around.