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Angelee Morquin
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The AI Learning Architect: Personalized Skill Path Generator

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This is a submission for the Runner H "AI Agent Prompting" Challenge

What I Built

In today's fast-paced world, continuous learning is not just a benefit—it's a necessity. However, self-directed learners face a new challenge: information overload and the paralyzing difficulty of structuring an effective, personalized learning path from the vast ocean of online courses, tutorials, documentation, and articles. It's incredibly time-consuming to find relevant, high-quality, and sequential resources tailored to one's existing knowledge and learning goals, leading to frustration, inefficient learning, and often, abandonment of new skills.

Demo

Watch the power of The AI Learning Architect in action! This demo showcases how Runner H transforms a simple request for a skill learning path into a detailed, structured plan with curated resources. See the agent autonomously explore online learning platforms, understand course content, and synthesize a personalized curriculum.

How I Used Runner H

"The AI Learning Architect" fundamentally leverages Runner H's unique ability to observe, interpret, and act autonomously across the open web, unstructured educational content, and document creation tools. This project showcases Runner H's power in personal development and knowledge management, turning a complex research and organizational task into a seamless, automated process without requiring complex APIs for each learning platform.

The magic begins with a precise, goal-oriented natural language prompt, demonstrating Runner H's direct utility:

Core Prompt: 

"Create a **personalized 8-week learning path** for mastering *'Data Science with Python'* for an individual with *'basic Python knowledge but no prior data science experience'*. Include recommended *free online courses*, sections from *official library documentation (e.g., Pandas, NumPy, Scikit-learn)*, and *beginner-friendly project ideas*. For each week, provide a brief *summary of key concepts* and *suggest practical exercises*. Deliver the plan as a structured document and send a weekly email reminder with the upcoming week's focus."

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### **Autonomous Workflow powered by Runner H:**

### *Initial Configuration (One-Time Setup via Prompt):*
The agent is prompted with the *target skill*, *learner's current proficiency*, *desired learning duration*, and *preferred resource types* (e.g., "free courses," "documentation," "project-based"). This initial context guides Runner H's entire search and curation strategy.

### *Continuous Monitoring & Data Ingestion (Runner H's Observation Power):*
* ***Intelligent Resource Discovery:*** Runner H *autonomously navigates a multitude of online learning platforms* (e.g., Coursera, edX, freeCodeCamp, Kaggle, official documentation sites like Python.org, popular developer blogs). It simulates a human researcher, intelligently browsing course catalogs, reading syllabi, and scanning documentation for relevance.
* ***Content Interpretation & Filtering:*** Leveraging its *proprietary multi-modal foundation models*, the agent "reads" and *interprets the content of web pages and documents*, understanding not just keywords but the *depth, structure, and prerequisites* of courses and tutorials. This allows it to filter out irrelevant or overly advanced/basic materials and identify specific sections within documentation that align with the learning path's progression.

### *Intelligent Filtering & Synthesis (Runner H's Decision-Making):*
* ***Knowledge Gap Analysis & Sequencing:*** Runner H applies *Natural Language Understanding* to identify logical prerequisites and sequential learning steps within the "Data Science with Python" domain. It synthesizes information from various sources to create a *coherent, progressive curriculum*, filling in knowledge gaps based on the specified "basic Python knowledge."
* ***Concept Extraction & Summarization:*** For each week's topic, the agent *extracts and synthesizes core concepts* from the curated resources, creating concise, easy-to-understand summaries.
* ***Exercise & Project Idea Generation:*** Based on the week's concepts, Runner H *suggests practical exercises or mini-project ideas*, drawing inspiration from common coding challenges or real-world applications relevant to the skill.

### *Actionable Output & Distribution (Runner H's Autonomous Action):*
* ***Structured Learning Path Document Generation:*** A *comprehensive, well-structured learning path document* is generated (e.g., in Google Docs or Markdown format). This document includes:
    * Weekly breakdown of topics.
    * Curated links to specific courses, modules, or documentation sections.
    * Brief summaries of key concepts for each week.
    * Suggested practical exercises or project ideas.
    * Estimated time commitments.
* ***Automated Weekly Progress Reminders:*** Runner H drafts and can optionally send *weekly email reminders* (via **Gmail/Outlook integration**) to the learner, outlining the focus for the upcoming week, reinforcing previous concepts, and encouraging continued progress.
* ***Dynamic Resource Updates (Optional Extension):*** The agent could, conceptually, be prompted to periodically *check for updated resources* or *new relevant content* and suggest revisions to the learning path.
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Steps to Replicate:

  1. Access Runner H: Log in to your Runner H account and navigate to the agent creation or prompt input area.

  2. Provide the Core Prompt: Copy and paste the exact core prompt above into the Runner H interface.

    (Feel free to customize the skill, duration, and existing knowledge level within the prompt to generate a path tailored to your needs (e.g., 'Mastering 'Web Development with Vue.js' for someone with 'no prior coding experience')).

  3. Grant Tool Permissions (if prompted): As Runner H executes the prompt, it may ask for permission to connect to tools like Google Docs/Drive (for document generation) or Gmail (for email reminders). Grant these permissions when prompted. This is a one-time setup for these specific integrations.

  4. Observe Agent Execution: Runner H will autonomously begin its process:

    • It will browse online learning platforms (like Coursera, edX, freeCodeCamp), official documentation, and developer communities.
    • It will interpret content to understand the depth and prerequisites of various resources.
    • It will synthesize information to create a coherent, progressive curriculum tailored to your prompt.
    • It will then generate the structured learning path document and, if specified, set up weekly email reminders.

  5. Review the Output: After Runner H completes its task, you will receive the personalized learning path document (typically via email or saved to your connected cloud storage), ready for you to begin your learning journey!

This demonstration clearly illustrates how Runner H enables complex, multi-step tasks to be automated simply through natural language prompting, requiring no technical expertise to set up or run.

Use Case & Impact

  • Self-Learners & Career Changers: Individuals struggling to navigate vast online resources to acquire new professional skills.
    • Educators & Trainers: Can rapidly generate personalized curriculum suggestions for students or trainees based on individual needs.
    • Small Businesses & Startups: Enables efficient upskilling of teams without expensive, standardized training programs.
    • HR & L&D Departments: Provides a tool for suggesting personalized development paths for employees.
  • How it improves existing processes:
    • Eliminates Information Overload: Transforms a chaotic search into a clear, actionable roadmap.
    • Significant Time Savings: Automates hours of research, resource vetting, and curriculum design.
    • Personalized & Relevant Learning: Ensures resources and pace are tailored to the individual learner, increasing engagement and effectiveness.
    • Increased Learning Completion Rates: A structured path reduces abandonment by providing clear goals and progress markers.
    • Democratizes Learning Design: Makes sophisticated learning curation accessible to anyone, regardless of their instructional design expertise.

The AI Learning Architect transforms self-education into a clear, personalized, and efficient journey, reducing research time and ensuring relevance, ultimately empowering users to master new skills with ease [00:02:38]. This solution leverages Runner H to deliver not just information, but personalized educational blueprints that empower effective and efficient skill acquisition.

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