Professional Development
Creating Effective A.I. Prompts
Learning Target
Teachers will be able to improve the effectiveness of their AI prompts to generate clearer, more relevant, and higher-order thinking prompts and materials for students.
Success Criteria
I am successful when I can....
1) Identify and correct vague or unclear prompts to make them more specific and purposeful.
2) Incorporate context, clear tasks, and desired formats into my prompts to guide AI responses effectively.
3) Craft prompts that encourage higher-order thinking, such as analysis, synthesis, and evaluation, rather than simple recall.
4) Adjust prompts to support diverse learners by specifying language level, tone, and the use of visuals or examples.
Agenda
Part 1: Spot the Difference
Part 2: A.I. Prompt Suggestions
Part 3: A.I. Memory
Part 4: Choosing the right tool for the job
Part 5: Custom GPTs
Warm-Up
Part 1
Spot the Difference
A.I. Generated
Slow Reveal Graphs
Directions:
Step #1: Read the prompt provided to the A.I (ChatGPT).
Step #2: Analyze the slow reveal graphs that were generated.
Step #3: Spot the differences between the two prompts. Which prompt correctly created a slow reveal graph? What was different about the prompt?
Step #4: Which prompt is more student friendly?
A.I. Prompt Suggestions
A.I. PROMPT TIPS and TRICKS
1) Give the A.I. a role - " You are a 9th-grade biology teacher. Explain natural selection in simple terms, using an example of how giraffes got long necks."
2) Set Constraints - Summarize in 3 sentences, using a Lexile level of 985L, align the text to Next Gen Learning Standards
3) Use Examples -Upload a slow reveal graph and ask it to create a new graph with a different data set.
4) Chunk Tasks into Multiple Prompts or Step by Step directions:
Prompt #1: Find data on global HIV cases per year.
Prompt #2: Create a bar graph that displays the data.
Prompt #3: Create 4 slow reveal graphs that end in the complete bar graph
5) Use an A.I. Prompt Refiner ➡️
Part 2
A.I. Memory
Logging into ChatGPT and other A.I. models allows it to remember your previous conversations, making interactions more personalized and efficient.
It can tailor responses based on your preferences and past topics, saving time and offering more relevant advice.
Signed Into ChatGPT
Signed Out
Part 3
Which AI model should I use?
Claude
Pro
Designed to provide human-like responses that sound natural.
Provides best model for free
Con
Does not have access to real-time information (i.e today's news)
Limited features (can't make images as of today)
ChatGPT
Pro
ChatGPT is a good general-purpose LLM for tasks like brainstorming, writing, and research.
Has cutting edge features (image creation, live video, voice assistant, etc)
Cons
Free version is very limited and does not give access to best models.
Notebook LM
Pro:
Best for analyzing large amounts of data (excel, sheets), pdfs or websites.
Can make podcasts from the info you upload.
Con:
Limited in what it can make or produce.
Deep Seek
Pro:
Responses are more warm and human-like.
Good at difficult tasks that require a lot of reasoning.
Cons:
Has no features besides chat.
Privacy concerns
School AI
Pro
Free to use
Can design spaces for students to safely interact with AI
Con
Does not have many tools
MagicSchool
Pro
Has a huge library of tools for free.
Friendly interface for newcomers.
Student rooms can be generated for students to interact with AI
Cons
Limited access with the free version.
Part 4
Custom GPTS
GPTs are a new way for anyone to create a tailored version of ChatGPT to be more helpful in their daily life, at specific tasks, at work, or at home—and then share that creation with others.
For example, GPTs can be designed to make articles that always have tier 2 and tier 3 vocabulary added to the bottom and slow-reveal graphs that are made exactly how you envision them every time.
Your task:
1) Use the prompt engineer GPT to the right to help you design a prompt for the LLM of your choice (ChatGPT, Claude, etc)
OR
2) Go to ChatGPT and create a custom GPT
Session #3
Survey Form
