LESSON PLAN
Boundaries and Specificity
TOPIC
GENERATIVE AI
RECOMMENDED AGE GROUP
13-15 YEARS OLD, 16-17 YEARS OLD
DURATION
20 MIN
OVERVIEW
This lesson delves into the importance of setting clear boundaries and being specific in prompt engineering, essential skills for achieving relevant and appropriate responses from generative AI tools.
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
Students will be able to:
Recognise the significance of specificity and boundary setting in prompt engineering.
Apply the principles of specificity and boundary setting in crafting AI prompts.
Engage in practical exercises to refine their prompt engineering skills, focusing on specificity and boundaries.
KEY CONCEPTS
About This Resource
Why Choose This Resource?
Ready-to-Use: Includes a downloadable Teacher’s Guide and Lesson Slides that work seamlessly together to save you time and effort.
Interactive and Innovative: Features hands-on activities where students explore AI-generated content and engage with real-world applications of AI.
Classroom-Friendly: Designed for minimal preparation, making it perfect for busy teachers.
Flexible and Adaptable: Suitable for various class sizes and learning environments, with activities that can be tailored to your students’ needs.
Tips for Delivering a Great Lesson
Explain Generative AI in Simple Terms: Break down complex AI concepts with relatable examples like chatbots, image generators, or virtual assistants.
Customise for Your Class: For younger or less tech-savvy students, simplify tasks by focusing on exploring AI outputs. Advanced students can discuss ethical considerations or experiment with creating prompts.
Plan for Discussion: Encourage students to reflect on the potential benefits and risks of generative AI in their lives, encouraging critical thinking.
Incorporate Real-World Examples: Use AI tools or examples of generative AI in action (e.g., creating art or writing) to make the lesson relevant and engaging.
Keep It Interactive: Allocate time for hands-on exploration of AI tools, ensuring students actively participate in the learning process.
About the Internet Independent Framework
This lesson is part of the Internet Independent Framework, a comprehensive curriculum designed to teach students critical digital skills and online safety. Aligned with global best practices, the framework provides guidance for educators to teach cyber safety, generative AI, and digital wellbeing. Explore the framework here.