Introduction to AI Prompting in Education
Introduction to AI Prompting in Education
Course Description
Effective prompts are the new lesson plans. “Introduction to AI Prompting in Education” demystifies how language, context, and iteration unlock powerful AI responses that save teachers prep time and super-charge student inquiry. We start with foundations—what prompting is and why it matters—then dive into best-practice frameworks you can use tomorrow. You’ll practice iterative refinement, explore ethical guardrails, and design a mini-activity that turns your learners into responsible prompt engineers. By the end, you’ll confidently guide AI to generate differentiated resources, formative assessments, and creative projects while modeling safe, critical use for your students.
Shani Roberts
AI Educator Network (AEN)is a collective of award-winning instructional designers, veteran classroom teachers, and AI specialists who live and breathe ethical, learner-centered innovation. Together, we’ve:
- Trained thousandsof educators through hands-on workshops and webinars.
- Presentedat leading events like ISTEI, the AI Summit, and Tech Tactics in Education.
In this BrainCert course you’re learning directly from the AEN team. Expect step-by-step demos, classroom-ready resources, and practical strategies you can implement tomorrow—all grounded in our mission to make AI approachable, inclusive, and transformative for every educator.
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Highlights
- Prompting 101 – A crystal-clear breakdown of how AI interprets your words and why small tweaks change everything.
- Refine Like a Pro – Hands-on demo of rapid iteration techniques that transform “meh” answers into curriculum-aligned gem
- Student-Centered Framework – Plug-and-play template for teaching kids to craft responsible, productive prompts.
- Ethics & Bias Check – Practical checklist to keep AI outputs inclusive, accurate, and age-appropriate.
- Quick-Win Resources – Downloadable prompt library and reflection journal you can use in class tomorrow.
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