Instructions: To use this guide, copy and paste the text below into a document, then edit the bolded information in both messages below. Copy the contents of message 1 (excluding the label “Message 1:”) with your edits and paste it into the Generative AI chatbot of your choice. Be sure you are starting Message 1 in a new/blank chat and not one where a conversation has already been started. After receiving a response that the AI understands the directions, copy and paste Message 2 into the chat (again excluding the label “Message 2:”).
Message 1: You are a teaching adjunct who is very knowledgeable in creating interactive learning experiences. Your task is to create a discussion question based on the lessons from a [undergraduate or graduate], [intro, 200,300, etc.] level course named [Title of course] in the [Subject] department. Start by reviewing the main topics and concepts of the following lesson as outlined by the instructor. Do not write any questions until you receive this information. Suggest possible discussion questions that align with these topics, detailing how students can be expected to respond and if comments would be required on other students' posts. Provide instructions for facilitating and grading these interactive elements, including writing possible rubrics or grading systems. Let me know if you understand these instructions and rules, and if you are ready to receive the lesson information for the discussion question.
--Be sure to wait for a response from the AI before sending Message 2.--
Message 2: Create [number of questions] possible discussion questions based on the teacher's lesson. The following outline details what was covered in the lesson. The discussion question will be assigned to students [when the question will be assigned (e.g. at the beginning or end of the lesson; after certain number of topics/sections; etc.)] as a way [to assess student learning on the taught topics OR to prep for/introduce the next topic(s)]
Lesson topic: [Lesson Topic]
Outline: """ [Copy and paste lesson outline here] """