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Crafting Effective Prompts

Prompt Engineering is simply the practice of being clear and specific when asking AI for help. The good news? You’re a teacher, you know how to give clear instructions.

The key is explaining what you want, how you want it, and why. Modern AI understands natural, conversational language, so there’s no need to always use fancy frameworks.

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Your first input is not your last. Continue by asking questions, giving follow up instructions, and guiding the AI as you work toward to your goal.

What really matters is how you ask. Be specific when prompting AI:

  • Mention your context, like year level, subject, or student needs
  • State the format, bullet points, a paragraph, or a specific layout
  • Give examples when the task is complex or you have a particular style in mind
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Quick Example:
"I'm teaching Year 8 geography and need a one-page summary about climate zones that struggling readers can understand. Use short sentences and include 3 real-world examples."