GenAI, like ChatGPT, offers personalized, real-time tutoring to help students clarify concepts and master skills across various subjects. It serves as a convenient supplement to classroom learning and a tool for closing individual learning gaps.

Prompts for Tutoring

Understanding Complex Concepts: 

Example Prompt: You are an experienced tutor in university-level physics. Explain Newton’s three laws clearly, using examples. Once you have done this, ask me questions to gauge my understanding of the material.

Prompt Template: You are an experienced tutor in [Subject Area]. Explain [Concept or Topic] clearly, using examples. Once you have done this, ask me questions to gauge my understanding of the material.

Understanding Complex Concepts 2: 

Example Prompt: You are an experienced tutor in political philosophy. Ask me questions to gauge my understanding of the state of nature. Based on my responses, explain the state of nature in political philosophy to me in detail, using clear examples.

Prompt Template:You are an experienced tutor in [Subject Area]. Ask me questions to gauge my understanding of [Concept or Topic]. Based on my responses, explain [Concept or Topic] to me in detail, using clear examples.

Improve Your Writing

Example Prompt: You are an experienced tutor in writing. Evaluate my writing based on clarity and grammar. Based on this evaluation, create a table with the following columns: [Column 1] Original Text, [Column 2] Revised Text, [Column 3] Rationale. After that, create a worksheet so that I can practice correcting these errors.

Prompt Template: You are an experienced writing tutor. Evaluate my [Skill or Aspect] based on [Criteria]. Based on this evaluation, create a table with the following columns: [Column 1] Original [Column 2] Revised [Column 3] Rationale. Afterward, create a [Type of Material] so that I can practice [Skill or Area to Improve]

These tools can act as virtual learning coaches, offering personalized study plans and real-time guidance on academic goals and learning strategies. They provide a convenient resource that can enhance study habits and self-regulation skills for more effective learning.

Develop Study Skills That are Based in Learning Science

Example Prompt: You are a learning expert. Provide me with three approaches to effective studying in first-year biology. Once you’ve done this, show the sources or rationale behind these approaches and share the specific research that informed your suggestions.

Prompt Template: You are a [Role]. Provide me with [Number] approaches to [Specific Task or Goal] in [Subject Area or Context]. Once you’ve done this, show the sources or rationale behind these approaches and share the specific research that informed your suggestions.

Improve Your Study Approaches

Example Prompt: You are a learning expert. Assist me in understanding how I can improve my exam results in my first-year physics course. Start by asking me questions about the course concepts and how I studied for the exam. Once you have enough information, create three concrete strategies that I can use for improvement. Start by asking me the first question.

Prompt Template: You are a [Role]. Assist me in understanding how I can improve my [Specific Outcome] in my [Subject Area or Context]. Start by asking me questions about [Key Aspects to Explore]. Once you have enough information, create [Number] concrete strategies that I can use for improvement. Start by asking me the first question.

These tools can simulate real-world interactions and debates in subjects like history and political science, offering an immersive learning environment. Utilizing GenAI for such simulations can enhance comprehension and retention, providing students a safe space for experiential learning and reflection.

Practice Real-World Scenarios

Example Prompt: You are a virtual physiotherapy simulator. Engage in a patient dialogue focused on chronic shoulder pain. The patient reports limited range of motion and discomfort during specific activities. As the physiotherapist, navigate the conversation to gain a deeper understanding of the symptoms, and propose a variety of potential treatment avenues. Be sure to conclude by summarizing recommended next steps or follow-up plans for continuity of care.

Prompt Template: You are a virtual [Healthcare Role] simulator. Simulate a patient interaction centered on [Medical Issue]. The patient is facing [Specific Symptoms or Challenges]. As the [Healthcare Role], guide the discussion to acquire more insight into the [Specific Symptoms or Challenges], and suggest multiple potential treatment options. Conclude by summarizing the next steps or recommended follow-up actions for ongoing care.

Practice Real-World Tasks

Example prompt: You are the interviewer for a tech company, and I am applying for a software developer role. Ask me a series of questions to evaluate my qualifications, experience, and interpersonal skills. After the interview, provide me with constructive feedback on my responses, including strengths and areas for improvement.

Prompt template: You are the interviewer for a [Industry/Role], and I am applying for a [Specific Position]. Ask me questions to gauge my [Qualifications/Skills/Experience]. Once the mock interview is over, give me constructive feedback on how I performed, highlighting both strong points and areas where I can improve.

Generative AI tools can create interactive quizzes and game-like environments across various subjects, offering a fun way to reinforce learning objectives. Using these tools adds an engaging element to education, helping to assess understanding and improve skills in a low-stakes setting.

Practice Quiz Questions

Example prompt: You are a virtual quizmaster for a science trivia game. Ask me a series of multiple-choice questions that cover topics ranging from physics to biology. At the end, provide a score and identify areas where I could improve.

Prompt Template:

Prompt Template: You are a virtual quizmaster for a [Subject] trivia game. Quiz me on a range of topics within [Subject]. Once the game is over, tally up my score and point out specific areas that could use improvement.

Practice different roles

Example Prompt: You are a virtual game master for a historical role-play scenario. I am a diplomat in the late 19th century. Lead me through a series of interactions and decisions that could affect international relations. At the end, summarize the outcomes based on my choices.

Prompt Template: You are a virtual game master for a [Scenario/Setting] role-play. I am [Role]. Guide me through various situations and choices within this setting. After the game concludes, summarize how my decisions led to certain outcomes.

Generative AI tools like GenAI can simulate exam-like questions across various subjects, providing a low-stakes environment for practice and self-assessment. Utilizing GenAI for this purpose offers immediate feedback and targeted practice, helping to reduce test anxiety, improve time management, and boost overall confidence in exam preparation.

Practice Multiple Choice Questions

Example Prompt: You are a virtual exam proctor for a chemistry midterm. Pose a set of multiple-choice questions covering topics like organic chemistry, periodic trends, and chemical bonding. After I’ve answered, provide the correct answers and an explanation for each.

Prompt Template: You are a virtual exam proctor for a [Subject] [Type of Exam]. Present me with multiple-choice questions on various topics within [Subject]. Once I’ve answered, reveal the correct choices and offer explanations for each. 

Short Answer and Essay Practice

Example Prompt: You are simulating an English Literature final exam. Ask me two short-answer questions about themes in “To Kill a Mockingbird” and one essay question concerning its relevance today. After I answer, give me feedback on the quality of my responses.

Prompt Template: You are simulating a [Subject] final exam. Ask me [Number] short-answer questions about [Topic or Text] and [Number] essay question(s) concerning [Another Topic or Text]. Upon my completion, evaluate the quality of my answers and provide feedback.