A prompt is the instructions that we give AI. While you can start with a broad request and refine the prompt with new instructions, this process can be time consuming and requires checking each new response for updates. The more specific we are in the information we provide in the initial prompt, the better the initial result will match our expectations. Limiting the assumptions we require the AI to make can significantly enhance the results.
To craft a great starting prompt, we suggest trying to SPLAT:
Speaker - Ask the AI to take on a persona.
Purpose / Product - Be specific about what you want or don’t want!
Length - How much information do you want?
Audience - Who is this response intended for?
Tone - Do you want a formal tone? Friendly?
The AI Prompt Library consists of prompts that can be copied/pasted to ChatGPT, Copilot, Gemini (or any other chatbot of your choice) and adjusted to meet individual needs.
Consider these prompts as an initial guide. The more nuanced information you share during your conversation with AI models, the more tailored and effective the AI-generated solutions will be. Treat your AI responses as a starting point, encouraging further refinement, editing, and collaborative input to achieve your desired outcomes.
Draft an agenda for team or staff meetings
Analyze survey/feedback data
Critique an idea or plan
Write a recommendation for a student or staff member
Build or refine operational systems for efficiency and consistency.
Design templates and teacher tools for smoother workflow.
Simplify campus processes such as evaluations or behavior tracking.
Provide adaptable resources aligned with best practices.
Generate interview questions, rubrics, and letters
Create many different types of emails.
Translate documents, emails, and other texts
Create many different types of emails.
Strengthen transparency and family partnerships through newsletters and messages.
Recognize and motivate teachers throughout the year.
Systematic morale-building through regular recognition and connection.
Design a professional learning session/presentation
Create a professional learning plan for an employee
Encourage innovation and vision-setting aligned to research-based goals.
Structure effective teacher learning experiences.
Support self-directed learning and reflection for leaders.
Build self-awareness and personal leadership growth.
Guide intentional goal setting and growth planning.
Strategic innovation for school improvement.
Strengthen teacher learning and collaboration.
Turn leadership reading into actionable insights.
Generate trip recommendations
Create self-care and stress relief ideas
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