Activity 1: Crafting Effective Prompts
Introduction
Imagine you have a tool that excels at predicting the next most logical word based on a sequence of previous words. You want to use this tool to achieve a specific goal for your teaching practice (design a lesson plan, create a worksheet, etc.).
Initially, the tool doesn’t know anything about you, your class, or your goal.
Group Discussion
In groups of 2 or 3, discuss your ideas on what information should be provided to the tool.
- What kind of information would you provide to ensure the tool understands and achieves your goal?
- How would you communicate your expectations clearly to this tool?
Try to come up with a list of 4-8 distinct ideas.
Collaborative Idea Board
After discussing in your groups, have one member go to the Collaborative Idea Board and write the list of your group’s ideas on a single sticky note.
Learning Outcome
By the end of this activity and the following discussion, you should have a clearer understanding of the components that make up an effective prompt. This knowledge will help you leverage AI tools like ChatGPT more effectively in your teaching practice, enabling you to create more engaging and personalized learning experiences for your students.