Explore AI Fundamentals
Prompt Library

Effective prompting, or how you phrase questions and instructions to AI tools, is key to getting useful results. The CTL team has curated a collection of high-quality prompt libraries and resources designed specifically for educators, focusing on assignment design, lesson planning, and more.
- CUIT Emerging Technologies | How to talk to AIs: Prompt Design 101
- CUIT Emerging Technologies | How to talk to AIs: Advanced Prompt Engineering
- GenAI Chatbot Prompt Library for Educators
- Stop Writing All Your AI Prompts from Scratch
- Teaching Naked: AI and Teaching Workshops
- Tips and Tricks for Prompt Writing from the Digital Futures Institute at Teachers College
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Looking for more resources on AI use in higher education?
We invite Columbia University faculty and graduate students to connect with the Center for Teaching and Learning (CTL) team to discuss how AI can be used purposefully and ethically in higher education. Schedule an in-person consultation with our team, visit our open Office Hours, or log in for our virtual chats to explore which AI tools align with your teaching goals and how to implement them effectively.