With Generate from file, we are making it easier and faster than ever to create engaging courses in Sana based on existing learning materials. Upload your files and watch Sana generate a course based on the text in the document.
How does Generate from file work?
When generating a course from the supplied PDF, Sana's assistant will go through the pages one by one and generate a corresponding card in Sana. The assistant will try to output text similar to the original page. You can configure your course according to the desired length, level of interactivity, and provide custom instructions (see below). It's important to note that the quality and structure of the generated course can vary depending on the complexity and formatting of the original PDF. While our tool does its best to create an organized course, it may require manual adjustments to achieve the desired outcome.
Configure your course
With the Generate from file feature, you have the flexibility to configure your course to fit your desired output. You can control various aspects of the course, including course length, level of interactivity, and provide custom instructions.
Course length: Choose whether you want a summarized version or a full-length course that aims to match the original text.
Interactivity: Adjust the level of interactivity, ranging from no interactive elements to highly interactive.
Custom instructions: Provide custom instructions regarding the communication style of the course to more closely align with your desired communication style.
Interactive elements
If interactivity is configured, the assistant will automatically insert interactive elements, such as reflection, poll, and question cards, in the generated course to create an engaging course.
Additional info:
Images that are extracted in the generation can be moved and resized to your liking after inserting the cards into the editor.
The assistant extracts a title for each card based on headings in the PDF. The first card will always be a Title card with a generated title.
The assistant tries to read tables, but the output may vary depending on how the table in the original PDF is formatted.
If your PDF is too large to be processed, try splitting it into sections and uploading them separately.
Instructions
Step 1: Upload file
In the editor:
Click the Add card button in the bottom left, then click Generate from file
Drag and drop your PDF or click Browse files to choose your file, and the assistant will begin generating the course
Configure your course to suit your desired course length, level of interactivity, and custom instructions
See a demonstration below of a course being generated from a PDF presentation about leading effective meetings.
💡 As content generation takes place, you are able to follow it in real-time. If you wish to halt the process, simply click on the cancel button located in the upper right corner.
Step 2: Insert into course
If you are happy with the results, simply click Add to course and the generated cards are saved to your deck. From here, you can continue editing the course and add more interactive elements, customize it, or publish it directly.
Best practices for generating courses from file
When using the "Generate from file" feature in Sana, here are some best practices to ensure you create effective and engaging courses:
Use text-heavy PDFs: The feature is most proficient with text-heavy PDFs.
💡 You can use the PDF template in Sana Knowledge Hub for optimal content generation. If you don't have an account to our Knowledge Hub, you can learn how to register here.Use high-quality images: While text should be the primary focus, any images included in the PDF should be high-quality and relevant to the content. This enhances visual appeal without overwhelming the system.
Utilize the course configurators: Use the course configurators to fine-tune your content and control how you want the output to be.
Review and edit: Be prepared to make minor manual adjustments. After generating the course, thoroughly review the content and if you are satisfied, add the content to the course.