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Your First Conversation: Ask Better Questions

1. Getting Started with AI Chat Tools (Foundations) ⏱ 20 minutes min 📊 Beginner

Objective

Learn why the quality of a prompt determines the quality of an AI's answer, and practice turning a vague question into a specific one.

Materials Needed

  • A free account on any AI chat tool (Claude.ai, ChatGPT, or Gemini)
  • A notepad to jot down prompts

Step-by-Step Instructions

  1. 1

    Open your AI tool of choice and type a vague question, such as 'Tell me about dogs.' Read the generic answer you get back.

  2. 2

    Rewrite the same question adding context: who you are, what you want, and how you'll use the answer (e.g., 'I'm a first-time dog owner in an apartment. Recommend 3 low-shedding breeds under 30 lbs and explain why each fits apartment living.').

  3. 3

    Compare the two answers side by side and discuss as a group what changed.

  4. 4

    Try one more vague-to-specific rewrite using a topic from your own life (a hobby, a purchase decision, or a work question).

  5. 5

    Save your favorite rewritten prompt in a notes document for future reference.

Instructor TipHave students shout out their vague question first, then guide the room to add 'who, what, and how' together before they rewrite it individually.
TakeawayA specific prompt with context almost always beats a short, vague one — and that single habit improves every tutorial that follows.

Tools Used

  • Claude.ai
  • ChatGPT
  • Gemini