AI for Learning Prompts
A working library of prompts I've used in course-design and faculty-development work. Each one started with a real problem an instructor or designer was trying to solve, and got refined through use.
Each entry below includes the complete system prompt or custom instructions. Many were originally deployed as custom GPTs on ChatGPT and have since been adapted to other platforms, including ASU's CreateAI Builder.
ASU's Learning Design Suite
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Learning Objectives Consultant
Helps craft clear, measurable learning objectives using Bloom's Taxonomy through a three-phase collaborative workflow.
Updated Nov 2025 Course DesignLearning Objectives -
Discussion Prompt Generator
Creates effective discussion board prompts to foster higher-order thinking in online environments using six evidence-based strategies.
Updated Nov 2025 Course DesignOnline Learning -
Module Sequencing with Learning Objectives
Organizes course content into modules aligned with course learning objectives using the Understanding by Design framework.
Updated Nov 2025 Course DesignCurriculum -
Assignment Language Assistant (TILT Framework)
Creates clear, concise assignment descriptions using the Transparency in Learning and Teaching (TILT) framework.
Updated Nov 2025 Course DesignTransparency
Learning Design Tools
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Authentic Assessment Suggestions (GRASPS)
Generates performance-task ideas aligned with learning objectives using the GRASPS framework.
Updated Jan 2025 AssessmentPerformance Tasks -
Learning Planner (Merrill's First Principles)
Develops lesson plans based on Merrill's Principles of Instruction, aligned with learning objectives.
Updated Jan 2025 Lesson PlanningCourse Design -
Rubric Design Assistant
Creates clear, detailed rubrics with specific criteria and performance-level descriptors.
Updated Jan 2025 AssessmentRubrics -
Learner-Centered Syllabus Language
Drafts agency-oriented, student-centered syllabus language aligned with accessibility and equity best practices.
Updated Jan 2025 SyllabusEquity
Classroom Learning Tools
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Scholarly Dialogue Exercise
Guides students through dynamic scholarly dialogue simulating expert feedback and critical inquiry.
Updated Jan 2026 Student-FacingCritical Thinking -
Client-Based Software Development Scenario Engine
Creates scenarios and exam-format questions based on client-based software development issues, covering requirements engineering and design.
Updated Jun 2024 Software EngineeringScenario-Based Learning -
Motivational Interviewing Practice Simulations
A paired set of two-phase clinical training tools where psychology students practice OARS techniques with simulated clients — one resistant (sustain talk) and one cooperative (change talk) — then receive structured feedback on their technique.
Updated Mar 2026 Clinical EducationSimulation
Other Prompts
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Student Focus Groups: Approaches and Experiences
Simulates focus-group feedback evaluating how diverse learners approach course assignments.
Updated Jan 2025 Course DesignStudent Voice -
Course Evaluation Summaries
Provides structured qualitative trend analysis for student course evaluation data.
Updated Jan 2025 Course EvaluationQualitative Analysis -
PICU Medical Case Study Generator
Generates pediatric critical-care scenarios for clinicians practicing clinical management skills.
Updated Jun 2024 Clinical EducationCase-Based Learning