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!