Goal: Students use AI to build or confirm foundational knowledge and identify areas needing clarification.
Purpose: Help student understand clearly, not do the work for them. Support students in accessing background knowledge, vocabulary, and fundamental concepts.
Student Focus: "What do I already know? What am I unsure about?"
Prompts for Students to use with AI:
"I'm trying to understand [concept/term]. Can you explain it in a way that helps me see how it connects to [prior knowledge/example]?"
"I've read about [topic], but I'm still confused about [specific aspect]. Can you break it down into simpler steps or give me an analogy?"
"If I were teaching someone about [idea], what are the 3-5 most important things they must know? Can you explain each one clearly?"
"I think I understand [concept], but I want to make sure. Can you give me a few quick questions to check my understanding, and then explain the answers if I get stuck?"
"I'm encountering [vocabulary word/jargon]. Can you define it and then use it in a sentence related to [my current topic]?"
Can you show me a picture or diagram that explains this?
Can you define this word in a simple way and use it in a sentence?
Can you break this down into smaller steps so I can understand it better?
Can you explain this like I’m in 5th grade?
Can you give me a real-life example of this?
Can you list the key parts or features of this concept?
What’s the difference between this and something similar?
Can you quiz me on this topic with simple practice questions?
Can you tell me what this word or phrase means in this sentence?
Can you act like a tutor and walk me through this step by step, without giving me the answers.
This framework is a draft, and we believe in continuous improvement. If you have thoughts or classroom examples of AIDA in action, please share them with us!