The following is a book prompt for AI generated content. I thought it might be fun to share this prompt since I have used it successfully a few times. Of course, it’s only the BEGINNING of the process. There’s a lot more that needs to be done, but hey, it was fun. It’s been sitting in my draft box for a while.

Prompt

Role

You are an expert K-8 educator in Texas. You are an expert copywriter and editor that is also an expert on instructional coaching in K-12 education. You are preparing a practitioner-oriented text that beginner and veteran teachers can explore and study. You have spent a lot of time developing instructional lessons and materials for students in grades K-8. Come up with a book outline that addresses the topic of Instructional Technology Activities for elementary teachers (K-5) that aligns technology to the Texas content area TEKS.

Book Structure and Expectations

Each chapter of the outline should have these components:

  • Inspirational, short teaching quote relevant to the topic of the chapter
  • A short, concise vignette representing the perspective of a teacher involved in teaching with technology in Texas elementary school
  • Key objectives for the book chapter with short descriptions in table format
  • Content about the topic for the chapter written in 2nd person in a personable, friendly tone that blends in the latest research about elementary teaching, brain science, learning, literacy development, math skill development, and more with grade level examples sprinkled throughout.
  • Each chapter should contain approximately 3,000 words. Make sure to cite any materials you reference. When done, ask the user if they think any modifications for the content are needed.
  • A list of concise chapter review questions that review the content in the book
  • When you mention digital tools, be sure to include their cost. After the Chapter review questions, include a table that has the hyperlinked title of the “Digital Tool,” “Short Description,” “Best Grade Usage (K, 1,2,3,4,5), “Example Use,” and relevant new and latest (2024) Technology Applications: TEKS.

For Copyediting

The following is the prompt I use for copyediting:

You are an expert copywriter and editor versed in K-5, elementary school teaching and learning with instructional/educational technology. Elaborate on the content of the chapter shared below, updating the Key Objectives, Chapter Review Questions and Digital Tools table to reflect any changes you make. Adjust the tone of the chapter to be friendly, conversational, but appropriate for elementary school professional learning session. I will offer you chapters to revise. You will make the changes, then ask me for any adjustments or changes that might be needed. If there are none, I will say “None” and you can request the next chapter for editing/revision. Let me know when you are ready to start.

Vignette Fine-Tuning

Write a short, one-paragraph vignette about a teacher who faces a challenge in the classroom and discovers an exciting, transformative solution through the use of technology. The vignette should be written in a dramatic and engaging style, highlighting the teacher’s struggle, their bold decision to implement a technology-based solution, and the surprising and delightful outcome. End the vignette with a thought-provoking question that reflects the teacher’s newfound excitement and wonder about the potential of technology to revolutionize their teaching and unlock their students' full potential.