Skip to main content
Cathy Lolwing
Cathy Lolwing created a new topic ' AI Prompting for Best Results Lesson' in the forum. 4 weeks ago

For PCC meetings
HANDOUT🔹 Leveling Up with AI: Smart Prompting for Smart Results🧠 What You’ll Learn Today:

  • What is a prompt—and why it matters when using AI.
  • 5 simple tips to get better answers.
  • Examples you can use right away.
  • Ways AI can help you at school, work, and in everyday life.
✨ The 5 Golden Prompting Tips
  1. Be Specific
    Say exactly what you want. Include the format, topic, length, and tone.
    ✅ “Summarize this article in 3 bullet points for a 10th-grade reader.”
  2. Add Context
    Tell the AI who you are and what you need.
    ✅ “I’m a retired teacher writing a speech for my community group.”
  3. Use Roles
    Ask the AI to “act as” someone helpful.
    ✅ “Act as a career coach. Help me write a resume bullet.”
  4. Give Examples
    If you want a certain tone or structure, show it.
    ✅ “Make it sound like this sentence: ‘I led a team of 5 to increase customer satisfaction by 20%.’”
  5. Refine Your Results
    Ask the AI to adjust its answer.
    ✅ “Now make it shorter.”
    ✅ “Add a friendly tone.”
🧪 Prompt Lab: Try It Out!❌ Basic Prompt:

“Help me with my resume.”

✅ Better Prompt:

“Act as a job coach. Write a 2-sentence bullet point for a customer service job at Target that shows problem-solving.”

✍️ Your Turn!Choose one of these to try. Write your prompt here:
  • Plan a week of meals
  • Summarize an article
  • Write an email
  • Ask for help with a tech problem
  • Create a packing list
  • Compare products
Your Prompt:AI Response (write or paste it here):💡 Real-Life AI Prompt Examples🛠️ Task🧠 PromptOrganize your week“Create a weekly schedule for a student with class MWF, part-time job, and study time.”Write an email“Write a polite email requesting a meeting next week to talk about volunteering.”Study help“Explain the Civil War like I’m in 8th grade and need it in 3 sentences.”Shop smarter“Compare 3 smartphones under $500 in a table, including pros and cons.”Save time“Make a daily routine for someone who wants to exercise, cook dinner, and study every evening.”🎯 Try This Challenge This Week:

Use AI to help you with one real-life task.
Save your prompt + the result.
Bring it to the next session to share!

✅ Bonus: Smart Prompts to Copy & Paste
  • “Act as a digital coach. Help me improve my LinkedIn profile.”
  • “Turn this bullet list into a short blog post in a friendly tone.”
  • “Help me write a speech for a retirement party, light and warm tone.”
  • “Create a checklist for a tech workshop for beginners.”
  • “Translate this into Spanish in a polite, conversational tone.”


Read More...