< PreviousACCELERATING HUMAN LEARNINGA S WE look towards a future increasingly dominated by powerful technologies such as Artificial Intelligence (AI) each of us has the choice to either give in to the Machines as they automate more of the jobs and the workforce or find ways to turn them to our advantage and super charge our learning abilities and skills. I prefer the latter which is why I have been busying myself with finding new ways to accelerate human learning and, as it were update our own “Human Learning Algorithm” so that together we can look forwards to a future where humans are as relevant as ever. THE ERA OF HUMAN SUPER INTELLIGENCE When we talk about the future of AI most people talk about two key events - the emergence of Artificial General Intelligence (AGI), whose abilities will rival those of all humans, and Artificial Super Intelligence (ASI), whose cognitive abilities will be so great that humans will be the intellectual equivalents of bacteria. Nice. Despite this though noone as fas as I have been able to see talks about the emergence of Human Super Intelligence (HSI), and how we use AI to achieve this will be the topic of this section. INTRODUCING THE AI TOOLS In the past century the average human IQ has increased by 3 points, and we’re going to need to do a lot better than that if we want to remain competitive in a world that’s increasingly dominated by progressively intelligent Machines. While we have Adaptive Learning solutions that we can lean on today, which personalise the learning environment according to the students behaviours and responses, we also have AI itself that students and teachers can lean on - the raw technology. While the user experience of interacting with AI’s directly is often less appealing than most EdTech solutions, and AI requires more skill to get the best from it, it wouldn’t be hard to argue that its ability to supercharge learning is already superior to many EdTech solutions. So, in this section I’m going to look at how students and teachers alike can use a variety of freely available AI tools such as Google BARD and the famous OpenAI ChatGPT to dramatically accelerate their learning and improve learning outcomes by multiples. 181311institute.comACCELERATE LEARNING BY 12X IMPROVE GRADES BY 30% PERSONALISE LEARNINGgeek speak they are Large Language Models (LLM) that can interpret natural human language inputs and produce professional human-like responses that rival those of many experts - hence their usefulness in the following tasks. While they are both impressive feats of human ingenuity what’s more impressive are some of the statistics especially when we look at ChatGPT which at the time of publication is widely regarded as the world’s most sophisticated AI. With over 1 Trillion parameters, which are the technology equivalent of the connections in the human brain, ChatGPT has a Verbal IQ of 155, putting it in the top 0.1% of human intellect, contains more than 1,000 times more general knowledge than any human mind, and learns and transfers information at least 300 Million times faster than any human brain - making it a formidable Personal Tutor and also a formidable competitor. As AI continues to improve though, as its capabilities expands, and as new tools indubitably appear on the market, you can be assured that I’ll keep this section appropriately updated. WHAT COMES NOW Today, until their user interfaces evolve or are incorporated into other products, the best way to get the most from these powerful AI’s is via natural language text prompts, so in this section I will give you examples of the prompts you can use to achieve the goals of improving teacher productivity, and improving students learning speed and outcomes. UPGRADING THE HUMAN LEARNING ALGORITHM . B EFORE I start I’d like to get this clear: in this section, using examples, I’m going to show you how teachers can use the aforementioned AI’s, and others as they emerge, to create personalised learning plans for students while at the same time increasing productivity and student face time, and I’m going to show how students can use these same tools to learn at least three times faster and increase grades by over 30 percent. What I’m not going to be doing though is giving you a walk through of how these tools work because by the time I’ve explained it they’ll have been upgraded and the content will be out of date. UNDER THE HOOD OF AN AI While I’m not going to dive into how tools like BARD or ChatGPT work in depth I will give you a high level introduction, and if you’d like to know more then just get in touch. Both of these AI’s are what we call Cognitive Artificial Intelligences. In 183311institute.comMASTERING PROMPT ENGINEERING AI Art. Generated by MidJourney AIF OR THOSE of you who wonder what the term “Prompt Engineering” really means in short it’s tech slang that relates to how we use natural human language, in this case text based inputs, to talk to Artificial Intelligence Chatbots, like the ones I mentioned in the previous section, to get the outputs and results we want and expect. While AI has gotten a lot better over the decades at understanding human natural language it’s not perfect, it sometimes struggles with context, and it also struggles at remembering what’s gone before. So, just as you would when talking to anyone - or anything - that doesn’t speak your native tongue fluently you need to adapt how you communicate and that’s where in this case the “art” of prompt engineering comes into play. YOUR GO In my opinion the best way to learn how to communicate with these Chatbots is to not only experiment with - or engineer - your own text prompts, but also ask them questions that let them provide you with answers on how to get the most from them, something that ironically in the age of increasingly intelligence Machines noone seems to do. Other than yours truly. In this section you will find examples of all the prompts I think you will need to improve your own productivity, learning speed, and learning outcomes, and each section is laid out by topic. So, what are you waiting for? Let’s get busy! 185311institute.comCROSS DOMAIN KNOWLEDGE PROMPT CARD 311 INSTITUTE : THE FUTURE OF EDUCATION AND TRAINING : PROMPT ENGINEERING PURPOSE OF THIS SECTION In this section you will learn how to use prompt engineering to enhance students CROSS DOMAIN KNOWLEDGE and critical thinking. By leveraging prompts you will be able to generate assignments and questions that challenge their ability to apply knowledge and understanding across different domains. 1 PROMPT VARIABLES Use a combination of these Key Phrases or Variables to engineer your perfect prompt For more ideas try this prompt: LIST THE KEY PHRASES OR VARIABLES I CAN USE TO IMPROVE CROSS DOMAIN KNOWLEDGE, WITH DESCRIPTIONS, AND AN EXAMPLE 2 EXAMPLE PROMPTS Here are two example prompts you can adapt to create your own tailored prompts 3 Can we [DESCRIPTOR] of [SUBJECT] to [OUTCOME] in [SUBJECT]? Can we [Use the Principles] of [Physics] to [Understand How Athletes Perform] in [Physical Education]? How can [SUBJECT] [DESCRIPTOR] in [SUBJECT] [EXAMPLE]? How can [Maths] [Be Used to Understand the Structures] in [Biology] [Such as DNA]? SUBJECTDESCRIPTOROUTCOMEEXAMPLECOMPAREAPPLYINTERSECTING IDEASFIND ANALOGIESCROSS DOMAIN KNOWLEDGE PROMPT CARD 311 INSTITUTE : THE FUTURE OF EDUCATION AND TRAINING : PROMPT ENGINEERING EXAMPLE RESULT Here is an excerpt of the generated result for our first example prompt ... 4 Absolutely, the principles of physics can be directly applied to understanding athletic performance in physical education. Here are a few examples of how you can make the connection: 1.Basketball: In basketball, the path of the ball is an example of a parabola. This can be explained with projectile motion in physics. Understanding the angle and force of the throw can help players improve their shooting skills. 2.Soccer: The concept of momentum and collisions in physics is demonstrated in soccer when players pass the ball or when they collide with each other. 3.Running: The principle of friction can be applied to understand why runners wear spiked shoes. The friction between the shoe spikes and the ground provides the necessary grip that helps the athletes run faster without slipping. 4.Swimming: In swimming, principles such as buoyancy (why swimmers float), drag forces (resistance experienced by swimmers in water), and propulsion (how swimmers move forward) can be understood through physics. 5.Gymnastics: Principles of rotational motion, gravity, and energy transformation can be applied to understand how gymnasts perform flips and balance on beams. So, if you’re looking for a prompt for this, you could use something like: “How do the principles of physics, such as projectile motion, friction, buoyancy, and rotational motion, apply to athletic performance in sports like basketball, soccer, running, swimming, and gymnastics?” Then, you can break down the prompt into individual aspects and explore each one in detail. Remember, the key to cross-domain knowledge is understanding how concepts from one area can be used to explain phenomena in another.DEBATE PROMPT CARD 311 INSTITUTE : THE FUTURE OF EDUCATION AND TRAINING : PROMPT ENGINEERING PURPOSE OF THIS SECTION In this section you will learn how to use prompt engineering to turn your Chatbot into a formidable DEBATE opponent that students can engage with in sparring matches and use to refine and hone their debating skills, while exploring diverse opinions and perspectives on a wide range of topics. 1 PROMPT VARIABLES Use a combination of these Key Phrases or Variables to engineer your perfect prompt For more ideas try this prompt: LIST THE KEY PHRASES OR VARIABLES I CAN USE TO CREATE A DEBATE, WITH DESCRIPTIONS, AND AN EXAMPLE PROMPT AND EXAMPLE DEBATE 2 EXAMPLE PROMPTS Here are two example prompts you can adapt to create your own tailored prompts 3 Let’s have a [ACTIVITY] on the [TOPIC]. I will argue in favour of [POSITION] and you will argue in favour of the [OPPOSING POSITION]. Let’s begin our dialogue. Let’s have a [Debate] on the [Impact of Technology on Society]. I will argue in favour of [We Need More Technology in our Lives] and you will argue [Against It]. I will provide my own arguments and responses, not you. [YOUR STANCE] [TOPIC] and [OPPOSING POSITION]. I want to [ACTIVITY] it and will provide my own arguments and responses, not you. [ACTION]. [I support] [Climate Science] and [You Don’t]. I want to debate it and will provide my own arguments and responses, not you. Create an opening argument. TOPIC POSITION REBUTTALS COUNTER ARGUMENTSEVIDENCEARGUMENT POINTSACTIONACTIVITY YOUR STANCE OPPOSING POSITIONDEBATE PROMPT CARD 311 INSTITUTE : THE FUTURE OF EDUCATION AND TRAINING : PROMPT ENGINEERING EXAMPLE RESULT Here is an excerpt of the generated result for our first example prompt ... 4 Sure, I can help you with that. I’ll argue against the statement “We Need More Technology in our Lives.” Please keep in mind that my responses are generated based on general arguments and perspectives and may not necessarily reflect personal opinions. Let’s begin! Against: We Need More Technology in our Lives 1.Dependence on technology: Increasing our reliance on technology can lead to a significant dependence on it. When we become overly reliant on technology, we risk losing essential skills and knowledge that are necessary for our everyday lives. For example, relying heavily on GPS systems can weaken our ability to navigate using traditional maps or landmarks. 2.Social isolation: The widespread use of technology, particularly smartphones and social media, has led to a decline in face-to-face interactions. Many individuals now spend a significant amount of time engrossed in their devices, resulting in reduced social interactions and a sense of isolation. This can have adverse effects on mental health and overall well-being. 3.Job displacement: As technology advances, there is an increasing concern about job displacement due to automation. Many routine tasks can now be performed by machines, which may lead to unemployment and economic inequalities. While technology creates new job opportunities, the rate of job creation may not be able to keep up with the pace of job loss. 4.Privacy concerns: The proliferation of technology in our lives has raised serious concerns about privacy. With the constant collection and analysis of personal data, individuals’ privacy can be compromised. Technology companies and governments may have access to sensitive information, which can be misused or exploited for various purposes.Next >