Module 4
Best Practices for Using AI
Writing Effective Prompts
What you ask determines what you get. Follow these guidelines to write an effective prompt:
Be specific about your goal and audience.
Include tone and context (formal parent email, friendly newsletter blurb, etc).
Mention the purpose (to inform, invite, remind, etc).
Writing Effective Prompts
Draft a friendly reminder email to 3rd-grade parents about picture day. It is this Friday. Students should wear their white uniform shirt.
Reword this announcement to sound consice and professional for a newsletter: "Field trip permission slips are due Wednesday."
Write an email about a student's behavior.
Draft a message to parents about a school play.
Always review, revise, and personalize AI-generated content.
AI doesn't know you, your students, or your school!
Always proofread AI text for accuracy and clarity.
Adjust the tone to sound like you. Warm, personal, but professional.
Verify all dates, names, and details. AI makes mistakes!
Always review, revise, and personalize AI-generated content.
Example: "Draft a friendly reminder email blurb to 3rd-grade parents about picture day. It is this Friday. Students should wear their white uniform shirt."
AI draft: "📸Students will wear their white shirt this Friday."
Revision: "Picture day is this Friday, October 10. Students should wear their white uniform shirt."
Protect Privacy & Professionalism
Follow these guidelines to protect your students' privacy and stay professional:
Never input personal information (student names, ID numbers, IEP details, etc.) into an AI tool.
Avoid sharing internal schoold documents or confidential content.
AI tools sometimes sprinkle in emojis or emoticons. Before sending, double-check that your message looks professional. Skip using emojis as bullet points or in formal emails.
Keep your Personal Touch
AI can help with the words, but you bring the meaning.
Parents and colleagues value your authenticity.
Personal touches (names, feedback, encouragement) should come from you.
Think of AI as a starting point. It should create a template or outline for you, not the whole story.
AI Use Checklist
- Use AI to draft or reword communication
- Review before sending
- Add personal touch for authenticity
- Keep student data private
Check out a prompt library here!
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Module 4
Best Practices for Using AI
Writing Effective Prompts
What you ask determines what you get. Follow these guidelines to write an effective prompt:
Be specific about your goal and audience.
Include tone and context (formal parent email, friendly newsletter blurb, etc).
Mention the purpose (to inform, invite, remind, etc).
Writing Effective Prompts
Draft a friendly reminder email to 3rd-grade parents about picture day. It is this Friday. Students should wear their white uniform shirt.
Reword this announcement to sound consice and professional for a newsletter: "Field trip permission slips are due Wednesday."
Write an email about a student's behavior.
Draft a message to parents about a school play.
Always review, revise, and personalize AI-generated content.
AI doesn't know you, your students, or your school!
Always proofread AI text for accuracy and clarity.
Adjust the tone to sound like you. Warm, personal, but professional.
Verify all dates, names, and details. AI makes mistakes!
Always review, revise, and personalize AI-generated content.
Example: "Draft a friendly reminder email blurb to 3rd-grade parents about picture day. It is this Friday. Students should wear their white uniform shirt."
AI draft: "📸Students will wear their white shirt this Friday."
Revision: "Picture day is this Friday, October 10. Students should wear their white uniform shirt."
Protect Privacy & Professionalism
Follow these guidelines to protect your students' privacy and stay professional:
Never input personal information (student names, ID numbers, IEP details, etc.) into an AI tool.
Avoid sharing internal schoold documents or confidential content.
AI tools sometimes sprinkle in emojis or emoticons. Before sending, double-check that your message looks professional. Skip using emojis as bullet points or in formal emails.
Keep your Personal Touch
AI can help with the words, but you bring the meaning.
Parents and colleagues value your authenticity.
Personal touches (names, feedback, encouragement) should come from you.
Think of AI as a starting point. It should create a template or outline for you, not the whole story.
AI Use Checklist
Check out a prompt library here!