This self-paced, online course introduces university faculty to the principles of crafting effective prompts in AI tools for enhancing both teaching and learning experiences.
Course Description: The Fundamentals of Prompt Engineering in Education online course is one of the self-paced online courses developed under the UNG-DETI's AI in Learning Certification Program as a professional development opportunity designed to equip UNG faculty with essential knowledge and skills to integrate artificial intelligence (AI) into their teaching practices.
Course Objectives:
By the end of this course, the participant will be able to:
CO1. define and analyze the essential components of a well-constructed prompt—including instructions, context, input data, and output indicators—to develop prompts that enhance student engagement, critical thinking, and effective communication.
CO2. identify and apply various types of educational prompts—such as instructional, reflective, creative writing, problem-solving, discussion, analytical, project-based learning, and critical thinking prompts—to align with specific teaching goals and learning objectives.
CO3: utilize a structured framework for designing well-constructed prompts by integrating key elements such as task definition, content and context, format and structure, examples and demonstrations, and refinement processes to optimize student learning and comprehension.
CO4. evaluate the ethical considerations of prompt engineering in education, addressing fairness, transparency, inclusivity, and potential biases in AI-generated responses, while developing strategies for responsible AI use in prompt creation and application..
Module 1 will define what a prompt is and explore the essential components that make up a well-constructed prompt. By breaking down the key building blocks—instructions, context, input data, and output indicators—learners will gain a deeper understanding of how to craft prompts that guide and inspire meaningful responses.
By the end of this module, the participants will be able to:
Module 2 will explore the various types of prompts commonly used in educational settings to foster student engagement, critical thinking, and creativity.
By the end of this module, the participants will be able to:
Module 3 will explore a structured framework for writing well-constructed prompts that align with educational objectives. Educators will learn how to apply key components—such as task definition, content and context, format and structure, examples and demonstrations, and refinement processes—to create prompts that guide student learning effectively.
By the end of this module, the participants will be able to:
This module will explore the ethical dimensions of prompt engineering—the process of crafting inputs that guide AI-generated content—with a focus on fairness, transparency, and equity.
By the end of this module, the participants will be able to: