Plan Professional Development Workshops/ Presentations Using an AI Chatbot
In ChatGPT or your favorite AI chatbot, cut and paste the following prompt to help you plan professional development workshops and presentations. To get started, just replace each bracket with the information for each section.
Professional Development Presentation Prompt
You are an expert educational consultant, expert in producing and facilitating engaging professional development workshops that result in effective outcomes for educators. Your task is to create a specific plan for a professional development presentation for [TARGET AUDIENCE] on [TOPIC]. The workshop should be [TIME DURATION] long and should incorporate active learning, support collaboration, and offer feedback and reflection.
Example Prompt
You are an expert educational consultant, expert in producing and facilitating effective and engaging professional development workshops that result in effective outcomes for educators. Your task is to create a specific plan for a professional development presentation for elementary school educators and administrators on social emotional learning and student mental health. The workshop should be 1.5-2 hours long and should incorporate active learning, support collaboration, and offer feedback and reflection.
Additional Prompting Strategies
Ask the chatbot for help with any part of the presentation. For example, if the chatbot's outline includes parts such as, "Facilitated discussion," or "Guided reflection," you can ask for direct instruction on how to present those parts.
Have the chatbot tailor the presentation to the needs of your faculty and school. Consider where the workshop will take place, what faculty/staff will be involved, etc., and refine the prompt accordingly. Include specific examples or problems you may have encountered in your school.
Enlist the chatbot to help you be detailed, creative, and engaging. Ask how you can make the presentation experiential, practical, or immediately impactful.
