Generative AI tools are designed to be easy to use through a kind of conversational interaction that mimics dialog with very knowledgeable or creative partners. By taking an approach in which user prompts are more intentionally designed, however, and with certain safeguards are in place, GenAI tools can provide a richer, transformative experience for designing elements of our courses and assignments. As with many other kinds of creative or research technologies, it can be beneficial to have a plan in place before turning to the tools themselves. To be effective in designing prompts, then, you need to define your context, the topics about which you are curious, and the most useful format for the response.
During this workshop, we will share with you CTL resources designed to help you shape your interactions with various AI tools. Specifically, you will learn about the function of AI prompts and practice developing prompts in a teaching and learning context through readily available, appropriate tools (i.e., ChatGPT, Grammarly).