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Prompt Engineering for Northwestern Instructors

Tuesday, April 14, 2026 | 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM CT
Online

Writing, iterating, and critiquing prompts to generative AI tools are critical skills needed to understand the limitations of generative AI and get the most out of current tools. Understanding the process of prompt engineering can help instructors determine the appropriate place of generative AI in their courses and design both AI-enabled and AI-resistant course components. 

In this session you will, 

-Practice modifying example prompts for your individual needs, 

-Test different techniques to create new prompts that support useful and ethical interactions with generative AI tool, and  

-Identify connections between techniques for prompt engineering and course or subject-specific learning objectives. 

Prerequisite: Participants must complete the Knowledge Check in the Generative AI Literacy Foundations Module prior to this session. This module generally takes 30 minutes to complete.  

Self-enroll into the Generative AI Literacy Foundations course by clicking on this link and selecting “Enroll in Course” button. 

Attending the Get to Know Copilot at Northwestern workshop from TLT will also fulfill this requirement.  

Reach out with any questions about the prerequisite to canvas@northwestern.edu.   

Zoom links will be distributed prior to the session based on fulfillment of the prerequisite.

Audience

  • Faculty/Staff
  • Graduate Students

Contact

Teaching and Learning Technologies  

canvas@northwestern.edu

Interest

  • Data Science & AI

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