AUK Center for Teaching Excellence - Workshop Resource Page

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<aside> <img src="/icons/graduate_red.svg" alt="/icons/graduate_red.svg" width="40px" /> Welcome to this resource page on Prompt Engineering and the PREP Framework, designed to help you integrate AI into your teaching practice at AUK. We’ll start with the basics of creating prompts and then move into a more structured approach with the PREP framework, which offers a method for refining your prompts to get high-quality responses from AI tools.

You can use these resources during the workshop and at home.

Table of Contents

1. Workshop Agenda and Objectives
2. Part 1: Prompt Engineering Basics
3. Tips for Using Prompts in the Classroom
4. Leveling Up Your Prompts
5. Part 2: The PREP Framework
6. Hands-on Exercises: Your First Prompts
7. Practical Use Cases for Educators
8. Practical Strategies for AI Implementation
9. Improving Student Engagement with AI
10. Frequently Asked Questions
11. Supplementary Resources
12. Copyright & License </aside>

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Workshop Materials

1. Link to the article and PREP framework presented in the workshop:
   • “The Prompt Report: A Systematic Survey of Prompting Techniques” **(Schulhoff et al., 2024)
   • “PREP Prompting Framework” (The AI Classroom Book, Fitzpatrick 2023)
2. Link to Notion Tutorial:
   • How to Get Started in Notion - Note: This step is not required for following the workshop. It is meant for any participants who would like to explore Notion for building workspaces.
3. “Using AI in your Teaching” Workshop Series:
   1. AI for Educators: Five Practical Methods to Implement Evidence-Based Teaching Strategies in the Classroom
   2. Introduction to Prompt Engineering: Developing Practical Strategies for Educators
   3. Tailored Lessons with AI: Innovative Approaches to Lesson Planning
   4. NotebookLM for Teaching: Transform your Course Materials into Interactive Learning Tools
   5. Made to Measure: AI-Assisted Assessment Strategies
4. Additional Resources:
   • AI Tools:
     • ChatGPT
     • Claude
     • Gemini
     • Grok
     • Meta AI
     • Microsoft Copilot - Note: Copilot access is available for the AUK Community at no extra cost through Office 365. Use your AUK credentials to log in. </aside>

Workshop Agenda and Objectives

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Objectives

By the end of this workshop, you will be able to:

1. Describe the basics of prompt engineering and its relevance to education
2. Apply the PREP framework to create effective prompts for various educational tasks
3. Implement practical AI strategies in your teaching practice
4. Improve student engagement using AI-assisted techniques
5. Develop an action plan for integrating AI tools in your courses </aside>

Part 1: Prompt Engineering Basics

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Tips for Using Prompts in the Classroom

1. Start Simple: Begin with basic prompts and gradually increase complexity as you become more comfortable.
2. Be Specific: The more detailed your prompt, the more targeted and useful the AI's response will be.
3. Iterate and Refine: Don't expect perfect results on the first try. Refine your prompts based on the outputs you receive.
4. Maintain Critical Thinking: Use AI as a tool to improve, not replace, your expertise and judgment.
5. Encourage Ethical Use: Teach students how to use AI responsibly and maintain academic integrity.
6. Combine AI with Traditional Methods: Use AI-generated content as a starting point or supplement to your existing teaching materials.
7. Stay Updated: AI capabilities are constantly evolving. Regularly explore new features and possibilities. </aside>

Leveling Up Your Prompts

Part 2: The PREP Framework

Claude Artifact

Use this app created in Claude to challenge your PREP prompting skills!

Hands-on Exercises: Your First Prompts