The Five Ws (and Good 'ole How) are Back in Style, So Let's get Prompt-ing

The secret to using generative AI tools such as ChatGPT, Claude, and Gemini is knowing the questions to ask. Here is a list, and some considerations, to get you and the kids started prompting...

Asking great questions, and getting something meaningful from generative AI tools in return, is a little like learning to ride a bike. Once you get the hang of it, you are transported ahead with speed, and the mechanics become second nature.

Generative AI is neither a panacea nor a mysterious dark force, but instead a mathematical method of repackaging information. This is not to minimize generative AI’s impact, but instead should serve as a reminder of our individual power over a technological tool.

As many teens (and even younger kids) are getting the hang of LLMs ( “Large Language Models” as they are also known), we need to work on our skills in parallel.

A brief reminder, before digging into some prompt examples: AI requires safe and responsible use, of course, so here are a few reminders:

• Make sure kids are communicating with adults before hopping onto generative AI platforms. For the younger ones, hand-holding and observation is required. But even older kids should share the good an…