These tables provide you with a variety of sample prompts you can use in any chatbot, as well as AI Tool suggestions you can try. They align to the LEARNS Cycle, explained below. The LEARNS Cycle was adapted from Mike Bell’s work in The Fundamentals of Teaching but all errors/mistakes are my own. Be sure to explore his website for more details.

Overview of LEARNS Cycle (Locate, Explore, Apply, Review, Nurture, Shine)

• Locate (Know what you know): Identify your current knowledge and skills related to the topic or learning objective.
• Explore (Learn New Stuff): Discover and engage with new information, concepts, and resources to expand your knowledge and skills.
• Apply (Challenge Yourself): Put your newly acquired knowledge and skills into practice by tackling challenging activities or real-world problems.
• Review (Get feedback): Seek feedback from peers, mentors, or self-assessment to review your progress, identify strengths and weaknesses, and gather insights for improvement.
• Nurture (Practice, Repeat, and Reflect): Continuously refine your knowledge and skills through repeated practice, reflection, and incorporation of feedback.
• Shine (Re-assess, Progress Check, and Master): Re-assess your performance to track progress, ensure a high level of understanding, and achieve mastery of the subject matter.

Locate: Know What You Know

Instructional Strategy	AI Tool Suggestions	Sample Prompt
Graphic Organizers	Creately, MindMeister, Lucidchart	“Create a concept map to visually represent the key ideas and relationships in [topic].”
Structured Note-Taking	Notion AI, Roam Research, Obsidian	“Develop a structured note-taking system using the Cornell method to organize your understanding of [topic].”
K-W-L Charts	Padlet, Jamboard, Miro	“Collaborate with your classmates to create a K-W-L chart for [topic], documenting what you already know, want to know, and have learned.”
Anticipation Guides	Google Forms, Microsoft Forms, SurveyMonkey	“Complete this anticipation guide by indicating your initial thoughts on statements related to [topic] before we begin the lesson.”
Case Studies	Nearpod, Pear Deck, Explain Everything	“Analyze this case study on [real-world scenario] and make decisions based on your prior knowledge of [topic].”

Explore: Present New Materials

Instructional Strategy	AI Tool Suggestions	Sample Prompt
Pre-Assessment	Google Forms, Microsoft Forms, Formative	“Take this pre-assessment to help me understand your current knowledge of [topic] before we begin exploring the new material.”
Chunking	Edpuzzle, Playposit, Kaltura	“Watch this video on [topic], which has been chunked into segments with embedded questions to check your understanding before moving on.”
Use of Videos	Loom, Screencast-O-Matic, Dualless	“Watch this personalized video lesson I created on [topic], pausing and rewatching as needed to grasp the new concepts.”

Apply: Set a Challenging Task

Instructional Strategy	AI Tool Suggestions	Sample Prompt
Problem-Based Learning	ChatGPT, Claude, Anthropic	“Analyze this real-world problem related to [topic] and propose a solution, applying the concepts we’ve learned.”
Interleaved Practice	Adaptemy, Knewton, CognitiveAI	“Complete this set of mixed practice problems on [multiple topics], which will help you distinguish between different concepts and apply appropriate strategies.”
Higher-Order Thinking	Parlay Genie, Bloom’s Taxonomy Tool, Socratic AI	“Respond to these higher-order thinking prompts on [topic], encouraging you to analyze, evaluate, and create new ideas.”

Review: Get Feedback

Instructional Strategy	AI Tool Suggestions	Sample Prompt
Immediate Feedback	Education Perfect (EP), Formative, Gradescope	“Submit your extended response to this question on [topic], and I will provide immediate, quality feedback to optimize your learning.”
Peer Feedback	Peergrade, Peerceptiv, Kritik	“Review and provide constructive feedback on your classmates’ work related to [topic], following the provided rubric.”
Automated Feedback	Akindi, Gradescope, Crowdmark	“Take this multiple-choice assessment on [topic], and receive instant feedback on your performance to identify areas for improvement.”

Nurture: Repetition

Instructional Strategy	AI Tool Suggestions	Sample Prompt
Distributed Practice	EdApp, Anki, Brainscape	“Complete this set of microlessons on [topic], spaced out over time to help you retain the information through distributed practice.”
Retrieval Practice	Quizlet, Anki, Brainscape	“Create and use flashcards or quizzes on [topic] to actively recall information from memory, strengthening your long-term retention.”
Deliberate Practice	Khan Academy, IXL, CK-12	“Focus your practice on these specific exercises related to [challenging concept], allowing you to improve in areas where you struggle.”
Scaffolding	Eduaide.Ai, Brisk Teaching, School AI	“Work through this lesson plan on [complex task], which breaks down the task into smaller, manageable steps with support and guidance.”

Shine: Re-Assess, Check, Master

Instructional Strategy	AI Tool Suggestions	Sample Prompt
Re-assess	Akindi, Gradescope, Crowdmark	“Take this assessment on [topic] to re-evaluate your understanding and track your progress over time.”
Progress Check	Edulastic, Formative, Socrative	“Complete this formative assessment to help me monitor your progress and ensure you have a high level of understanding of [topic].”
Master	Khan Academy, IXL, CK-12	“Work through these personalized learning paths and mastery challenges on [topic] to achieve true mastery of the subject matter.”