Building AI into Your Practice
Using AI to Assist in Filtering New Information
A tool like ChatGPT could be used to extract the core arguments of an article, analyze its structure, suggest implications for the academic world, or highlight possible future trends. This list of example prompts is designed to assist educators, researchers, and staff at universities in extracting insights from articles related to uses of AI.
These prompts were generated by a GPT called “Practical AI in Higher Ed“. By Kyle Mackie Consulting Ltd., powered by GPT-4.
- Summarize Key Points: “Could you summarize the key points of the article ‘[name of article]’? Focus on how it discusses the use of AI in higher education, highlighting the main arguments and any significant data or case studies presented.”
- Explain Article’s Arc: “Please explain the arc of the article ‘[name of article]’ related to AI applications in higher education. Describe how the article starts, the progression of its arguments or discussions, and how it concludes.”
- Identify Significant Points and Their Importance: “Identify the most significant points in ‘[name of article]’ that discuss AI in higher education. Explain why these points are crucial to the article’s overall argument or perspective.”
- Implications for Educators and Staff: “Based on the article ‘[name of article]’, what are the possible implications or actions that educators, researchers, and staff in a university setting should consider? Focus on the practical applications of AI in their roles.”
- AI’s Impact on Research and Teaching: “How does the article ‘[name of article]’ explain the impact of AI on research and teaching in higher education? Summarize its viewpoints and mention any examples or case studies it includes.”
- Comparison of Perspectives on AI in Education: “Compare and contrast the different perspectives or arguments presented in ‘[name of article]’ about the use of AI in higher education. What are the pros and cons discussed, and how are they relevant to educators and staff?”
- Future Trends in AI for Higher Education: “What future trends in AI for higher education are predicted or discussed in ‘[name of article]’? Summarize these trends and explain their potential impact on universities.”
- Critical Analysis of AI Implementation: “Provide a critical analysis of the implementation strategies for AI in higher education as discussed in ‘[name of article]’. What are the recommended approaches, and how do they address potential challenges or ethical considerations?”
