Prompt Example: How to Create a Classroom Seating Chart Using ChatGPT

How to Create a Classroom Seating Chart Using ChatGPT

1. Prepare Your Student List

Start by compiling a list of your students' names in a simple text file. For privacy, use only first names. Example:

Alice, Bob, Charlie, Dana, Eve, Frank, Grace, Hank, Ivy, Jack, Luna, Mason, Nina, Oscar, Paul, Quincy, Rachel, Sam, Tina, Uma

2. Describe Your Classroom Layout

Provide ChatGPT with details about your classroom setup, including the number of rows and columns, and any special seating requirements:

  • Classroom Layout:

    • Rows: 5
    • Columns: 4

  • Special Seating Requirements:

    1. Alice needs to sit near the front due to vision issues.
    2. Bob and Charlie work well together; place them in the same row.
    3. Dana needs a quiet corner due to concentration difficulties.
    4. Eve and Frank should not be seated next to each other.
    5. Grace requires a seat close to the door for easy access.
    6. Hank prefers to sit in the back.

3. Input Student Preferences

Include any specific seating preferences related to group work, special needs, or other considerations to ensure the seating arrangement meets all your students’ needs.

4. Generate the Seating Chart

Ask ChatGPT to create the seating chart based on the provided details. Example prompt:

"ChatGPT, please arrange my students in a 5x4 seating chart considering the following preferences:

Classroom Layout: Rows: 5, Columns: 4

Special Seating Requirements:
1. Alice needs to sit near the front due to vision issues.
2. Bob and Charlie work well together; place them in the same row.
3. Dana needs a quiet corner due to concentration difficulties.
4. Eve and Frank should not be seated next to each other.
5. Grace requires a seat close to the door for easy access.
6. Hank prefers to sit in the back." + the attached file.

5. Review and Adjust

Review the seating chart provided by ChatGPT to ensure it meets your needs. You can export the final seating chart as a PDF or Excel document for easy sharing and access.

6. Automate with Custom GPT

Consider creating a custom GPT in ChatGPT (or Claude) with instructions on how to handle an uploaded document to further automate this process.

Miguel Guhlin @mguhlin