AI roundtable at school
06/02/25 14:38
I teach at a Polytechnic in Toronto. We have a regular meeting, mostly with faculty, to chat about AI. It's a free ranging conversation, never dull and usually very action oriented… actionable advice. Today's chat was about prompting - you know, the new marketable, if you're not an expert you're obsolete, skill. Sarcasm aside, there IS a skill to good prompting. But nothing beats practice! That being said, there is lots of information out there about how best to prompt and you can always ask your favourite AI. Here's what ChatGPT recommended:
• Be Clear and Specific – Use precise language, define key terms, and include details like desired format, tone, or length to get the most relevant response.
• Provide Context – Give background information or explain the goal of your request to help the AI generate more accurate and useful results.
• Use Step-by-Step Instructions – If the task is complex, break it down into sequential steps or structured questions to guide the AI effectively.
• Set Constraints – Specify limits on word count, data sources, style, or perspective to refine the output to your needs.
• Experiment and Iterate – If the response isn’t quite right, adjust your prompt by rephrasing, adding details, or asking follow-up questions to improve accuracy.
And, remember, PMI's Infinity tool has a prompt library!
• Be Clear and Specific – Use precise language, define key terms, and include details like desired format, tone, or length to get the most relevant response.
• Provide Context – Give background information or explain the goal of your request to help the AI generate more accurate and useful results.
• Use Step-by-Step Instructions – If the task is complex, break it down into sequential steps or structured questions to guide the AI effectively.
• Set Constraints – Specify limits on word count, data sources, style, or perspective to refine the output to your needs.
• Experiment and Iterate – If the response isn’t quite right, adjust your prompt by rephrasing, adding details, or asking follow-up questions to improve accuracy.
And, remember, PMI's Infinity tool has a prompt library!