Prompt Engineering in Education

As generative AI tools become more prevalent in education, the ability to craft effective prompts has emerged as an essential skill for educators. This one-day workshop introduces prompt engineering as a powerful tool for transforming teaching, learning, and administrative tasks. You’ll learn strategies to craft prompts that enhance AI responses, personalise learning experiences, and automate tasks—enabling you to unlock the full potential of AI for your classroom. Through hands-on practice, you’ll discover how to design prompts that drive effective AI responses across subject areas and educational levels. By the end of the day, you’ll have the skills, techniques, and confidence to integrate prompt engineering into your daily practice.

What you will take away:

• Master prompt engineering techniques that improve AI responses, personalise learning, and make administrative tasks more efficient.
• Design clear, concise, and effective prompts that drive desired outcomes across teaching, assessment, and administrative contexts.
• Gain hands-on experience creating prompts that foster engagement, critical thinking, and student reflection.
• Understand ethical considerations of prompt engineering, including data privacy and responsible AI use.
• Leave with a strategic action plan for integrating prompt engineering into your educational practice, enhancing efficiency and impact.

Learning Outcomes:

Knowledge

• Understand core prompt engineering concepts and their practical applications in teaching, learning, and administrative workflows.
• Explore a variety of prompt techniques tailored to drive specific, effective AI outputs for different educational needs.
• Learn about different types of prompts and their effectiveness in various educational contexts.
• Gain insights into ethical considerations and responsible AI use in prompt engineering.
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Skills

• Develop skills in crafting clear, concise, and effective prompts for various educational purposes.
• Develop prompts that enhance AI-driven learning experiences, support personalised education, and improve student engagement.
• Apply prompt engineering techniques to enhance learning experiences, personalise education, and streamline workflows.
• Evaluate the effectiveness of different prompts and refine them to achieve desired outcomes.
• Address potential challenges and ethical considerations related to prompt engineering in education.

Target Audience: Teachers, Key Personnel, School Leaders, instructional designers, and administrators/executives from all levels of education. No prior AI experience is required. This workshop is suitable for educators across all levels of experience, whether you're completely new to AI or looking to enhance your existing knowledge.