#317 – AI Prompt Engineering Tips for Teachers

AI Prompt Engineering Tips for Teachers

In today’s episode, we’ll explore eight AI prompt engineering tips that teachers can use to get better results.

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AI Chatbots to Explore

Perhaps the best way to begin understanding prompt engineering is to simply experiment and engage with one of the leading generative AI chatbots:

• ChatGPT (OpenAI)
• Copilot (Microsoft)
• Gemini (Google)
• Claude (Anthropic)

Prompt Engineering Tips

• Prime the prompt.
• Detail the task.
• Ask follow-up questions.
• Use models from prompt libraries.
• Use AI tools built for education:
  • MagicSchool
  • SchoolAI
  • Brisk Teaching
• Use reverse prompt engineering.
• Use one-shot prompting.
• Use chain-of-thought prompting.

For more information about AI, explore the following AVID Open Access article collection: AI in the K–12 Classroom.