AI Prompt Engineering for Higher Education

A 1-Hour Self-Paced Course

Learning Objectives
By the end of this course, you will be able to:

• Structure effective prompts using a systematic framework
• Apply FERPA considerations when using AI with institutional data
• Create AI-generated content that aligns with your institutional needs
• Iterate and improve AI outputs through strategic refinement

Module 1: Foundation & Context (15 minutes)

This module covers:

• The AI Opportunity in Higher Education
• The Democratization of Powerful Tools
• FERPA: Your First Priority
• What is Prompt Engineering?

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Module 2: Building Your Prompt Structure (20 minutes)

This module covers:

• The Iterative Nature of AI
  
• Building Complexity: The Two Essential Components
• Adding the Third Component: Specifics
• The Fourth Component: Context
• The Fifth Component: Examples (When Helpful)
  

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Module 3: Advanced Application - Creating an AI Policy (20 minutes)

This module covers:

• Putting It All Together: A Real-World Example
• The Complete Structure Prompt
• Template for Your Use
• Platform Recommendations

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Module 4: Refinement & Next Steps (5 minutes)

This module covers:

• The Review Process
• The Iteration Mindset
• Common Trouble Shooting
• Your Action Plan/Additional Resources
• Course Summary

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