"Prompt engineering" is the art of interacting with generative AI systems (like ChatGPT) to obtain precise and useful responses. For a teacher, it means learning to write clear questions and instructions, capable of turning a virtual assistant into a valuable teaching collaborator. scrivere domande e istruzioni chiare, capaci di trasformare un assistente virtuale in un valido collaboratore didattico.
What is a prompt?
A prompt is the input we provide to an AI model. The clearer and more structured it is, the better the result will be.
Examples of useful prompts in the classroom
- "Generate a multiple-choice quiz with 5 questions on contemporary history for 15-year-old students."
- "Write a 200-word summary of chapter 3 of [text], suitable for students with learning disabilities (DSA)."
- "Suggest 3 practical activities to teach fractions in primary school."
Best practices for teachers
- Be specific: indicate age, subject, and difficulty level.
- Define the response format: quiz, outline, summary, or exercise.
- Iterate: if the response is unsatisfactory, reformulate the prompt.
Prompt engineering is a new digital skill for teachers, useful for optimizing time and enriching teaching.
