The healthy use of AI to guide students to write better!

I was in a discussion with some colleagues about the use of AI and how that has given rise to a whole host of 'micro-niche' industries and marketplaces. These seem to have appeared out of nowhere, but in fact, they have been waiting in the wings for some time... The discussion that has sparked the most input is the idea around 'selling prompts' or becoming a 'prompt engineer'...

Here is what Perplexity was able to produce with my own prompt of: "Craft a blog post about the benefits of using strong prompts in your AI interactions"

• Artificial Intelligence (AI) has revolutionized the way we create and plan social media content, and it can certainly assist and enhance the content creation process. One of the major benefits of using AI prompts for social media teams is the ability to save time and effort. Rather than spending hours brainstorming content ideas, AI prompts provide instant suggestions for social media posts. These prompts are generated using advanced algorithms that analyze trending topics, customer preferences, and engagement patterns[1][2][3].
• Using AI prompts can also enhance performance, improve the user experience, and enhance decision-making. AI prompts can help users make informed decisions more quickly if they receive timely and accurate information via effective AI prompts. This can benefit both individual productivity and organizational decision-making processes[3].
• To create effective AI prompts, it is important to be clear and specific about the desired outcome. Clearly define the topic or theme you want the content to focus on. Avoid vague or broad prompts, as they may lead to unclear and unfocused responses[2][4].
• In conclusion, using strong prompts in your AI interactions can save time and effort, enhance performance, improve the user experience, and enhance decision-making. By following some key tips to craft the best AI writing prompt, you can generate high-quality content and encourage creativity[1][2][3][4][5].Citations:

1. [1] https://socialbee.com/blog/ai-social-media-prompts/
2. [2] https://blog.contentstudio.io/ai-social-media-prompts/
3. [3] https://www.techtarget.com/searchenterpriseai/definition/AI-prompt
4. [4] https://blog.khanacademy.org/how-to-create-effective-ai-prompts/
5. [5] https://wpadvancedads.com/chatgpt-prompts/

I then followed up with: "What are some examples of strong prompts in AI interactions"

Some examples of strong prompts in AI interactions include:

1. "Analyze the current market trends in social media and predict the top 5 trends for the next year."

2. "Compare and contrast the features of the top 3 social media management tools."

3. "Create a list of the most engaging social media posts for the next week, focusing on our new product launch."

4. "Generate a summary of the key insights from our social media data, highlighting the most popular topics and hashtags."

5. "Develop a content strategy for our social media channels, targeting millennials and focusing on travel and adventure."

These prompts are strong because they:

- Provide clear and concise instructions, making it easy for the AI to understand the desired outcome[1][2].

- Are tailored to specific tasks and objectives, ensuring the AI generates relevant and useful output[1][3].

- Encourage creativity and exploration, allowing the AI to generate fresh and unique ideas[2].

- Save time and effort by quickly providing accurate and well-informed responses[3][5].

By using strong prompts in your AI interactions, you can enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of your social media content creation process, leading to better results and a more streamlined workflow[1][2][3][5].

Citations:

1. [1] https://promptengineering.org/master-prompt-engineering-ai-prompt/
2. [2] https://thatfomoisreal.com/ai-prompts-list/
3. [3] https://www.techtarget.com/searchenterpriseai/definition/AI-prompt
4. [4] https://hackernoon.com/what-you-need-to-know-about-ai-prompts
5. [5] https://sproutsocial.com/insights/ai-prompt/

If we are going to really prepare students for what is next, we need to understand how these practices impact what we do in our daily lives. The only way to do that is to remain CALM and hopeful.

"This is the worst version of AI that we will ever experience" -Stephen Taylor

Thanks to Stephen Taylor (he/him) Victoria Varona Keri-Lee Beasley and others for the conversations and discussions. I also want to say thank you to Dr. Shannon H. Doak ?? for his work in this area and how that has inspired me and countless others... Comment below with your thoughts, but even better, let me know how you are leveraging AI in your practice!