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Start with simple prompts – Chat GPT

Activity: Prompt Transformation

Objective: To help participants understand how changing words in a prompt can alter the outcome of the response from ChatGPT.

Materials Needed:

  • Whiteboard or flip chart
  • Markers
  • Paper and pens for each participant
  • Access to ChatGPT (if possible)
  • Print out – resource on this page (how to write a simple prompt)

Activity Steps:

Step 1: Introduction (5 minutes)

  • Briefly explain the activity and its purpose: to see how different wording can change the answers you receive.

Step 2: Group Brainstorming (10 minutes)

  • As a group, brainstorm a general prompt that everyone is interested in. For example: “Tell me about exercise.”
  • Write this prompt on the whiteboard.

Step 3: Word Change Exercise (15 minutes)

  • Divide participants into small groups (3-4 people each).
  • Ask each group to change one word in the original prompt and write down their new prompt.
    • For example, they could change “exercise” to “yoga” to create: “Tell me about yoga.”
  • Encourage them to think about different aspects like types, benefits, or techniques.

Step 4: Testing the Prompts (15 minutes)

  • If they have access to ChatGPT, have each group input their new prompt and see the responses.
  • If they don’t have access, ask them to guess what kind of response they might get.

Step 5: Share and Discuss (10 minutes)

  • Have each group share their new prompt and the response they received (or their prediction).
  • Discuss how the changes they made affected the outcome.
    • Questions to consider:
      • How did changing one word change the focus of the response?
      • Did some prompts give more interesting or useful information than others?

Step 6: Reflection (5 minutes)

  • Ask participants to reflect individually on what they learned from the activity.
  • Encourage them to write down one new prompt they’d like to try in the future based on their experience.

Conclusion

  • Recap the key points about how wording can impact the responses from ChatGPT.
  • Encourage them to continue experimenting with prompts in their own time, using what they learned from the activity.

Here’s a list of 10 practical prompts you can use for this activity:

  1. Daily Planning: “What are some effective ways to organize my daily tasks?”
  2. Grocery Shopping: “Can you suggest a healthy grocery list for a family of four?”
  3. Cooking Ideas: “What are some quick dinner recipes that I can make in under 30 minutes?”
  4. Learning English: “What are some fun activities to practice English speaking with a friend?”
  5. Stress Management: “What are some simple techniques to reduce stress during a busy day?”
  6. Exercise Tips: “What are some easy exercises I can do at home without any equipment?”
  7. Budgeting Help: “Can you give me tips on how to create a monthly budget?”
  8. Parenting Advice: “What are some engaging activities to do with young children at home?”
  9. Community Events: “How can I find local events or activities happening this weekend?”
  10. Self-Care Ideas: “What are some simple self-care practices I can do at home to relax?”

These prompts can help participants find useful information and make their daily lives easier!