Redefine Education - Glenn Du Toit

Shifting from Search to Ask! The power of Ai Syntax

Glenn Du Toit

Prompt Engineering requires a specific methodology in how we ask AI questions. Ask the question in the incorrect manner, and you will end up searching for answers in the ambiguity that the tech spews out! AI syntax refers to the approach of constructing sentences in a specific way to elicit the best possible response from Large Language Models (LLMs), such as GPT models. It represents a shift from traditional "searching for answers" to directly "asking" AI tools. The purpose of using AI syntax is to ensure that your questions or instructions to AI tools are detailed and specific. Just as vague questions lead to ambiguous answers, precise instructions result in accurate and on-point responses.

By mastering AI syntax through prompt engineering, educators can significantly increase teaching efficiency, personalize learning experiences, enhance student engagement, provide efficient feedback, and support continuous improvement in educational outcomes.

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Glenn Du Toit, Country Managing Director of Acer Africa is a prominent voice and leading ed-tech speaker and trainer. He advocates for the strategic integration of AI and functional technology to significantly increase educators' efficiencies and effectiveness in the classroom. Du Toit champions a paradigm shift from traditional "searching" to "asking" AI tools directly, a concept he elaborates on in his "Shifting from Search to Ask" presentation.

He developed a simple methodology for everyday users to maximize their questions of Ai tools, bringing a structured approach to maximize AI syntax for accurate and helpful responses. His work focuses on leveraging AI to boost classroom efficiencies, enabling swift lesson and assessment creation, and reducing administrative burdens. Du Toit envisions an AI-enhanced future where technology complements human intellect and capabilities.