Welcome to Class 2! Today we'll explore how to communicate effectively with AI tools through well-crafted prompts, discover the best AI tools by category, and see a live coding session example.
Today's Agenda
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Writing Effective AI Prompts
Learn the key techniques for crafting prompts that get you the results you want
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AI Tool Categories
Discover the best AI tools organized by function and use case
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Coding with Claude Sonnet
Watch an example coding session using AI assistance
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Interactive AI Session
Practice talking to AI tools using what you've learned
The Art of Prompt Writing
Writing effective prompts is the foundation of successful AI interactions. Think of prompts as instructions that guide the AI to produce your desired output.
The quality of your results depends directly on how well you communicate your needs to the AI system.
Prompt Writing Techniques
Use Natural Language
Write conversationally, as if talking to a person. Clear language helps AI understand your request better.
Be Specific
Include details for better results. Instead of "Write a story," try "Write a short story about two friends who find a mysterious map at school."
Set a Role or Context
Ask the AI to "act as" a particular expert. For example, "Act as a travel guide. Recommend three places in Paris for food lovers."
More Prompt Writing Tips
Specify Output Format
Tell the AI how you want the answer presented: "Summarize this article in bullet points" or "Present this as a dialogue."
Use "Do" and "Don't" Statements
Clarify what to include or exclude: "Create a recipe using chicken and rice. Don't include any dairy products."
Iterate and Refine
If the first response isn't right, adjust your prompt and try again. Building on previous outputs helps you get closer to what you want.
Example Prompts
Role-Based
"You are a chef. Suggest a three-course vegetarian meal for a dinner party."
"Act as a graphic designer. What colors would you recommend for a tech startup's logo?"
Creative
"Write a short story about a time-traveling detective."
"Create a dialogue between a robot and a human discussing friendship."
Image Generation
"Create an abstract painting inspired by city lights at night."
"Design a digital artwork showing an imagined colony on Mars."
Best AI Tools by Category
Each of these tools offers a free plan or free trial (no credit card needed)
AI Assistants
ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, DeepSeek, Grok
Content Creation
Video: Synthesia, Runway, Filmora, OpusClip
Image: GPT-4o, Midjourney
Writing: Rytr, Sudowrite, Grammarly, Wordtune
Productivity
Notetaking: Fathom, Nyota
Automation: n8n
Search: Perplexity, ChatGPT search
See synthesia.io for more information on these tools.
More AI Tools Worth Exploring
Design & Creation
Canva Magic Studio
Looka
Gamma
Presentations.ai
ElevenLabs (voice)
Suno (music)
Business & Work
Notion AI Q&A
Guru
Asana
ClickUp
Reclaim
Clockwise
Development
Bubble
Bolt
Lovable
Cursor
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Coding with Claude Sonnet
Let's explore how AI can assist with coding tasks through a live example session with Claude Sonnet.
Visit unknown link to see a back-and-forth conversation modifying a webpage with AI assistance.
Let's Talk to AI
Choose an AI Tool
Select one of the AI models we discussed today that interests you
Craft Your Prompt
Using the tips and examples from today, create an effective prompt
Interact and Iterate
Have a conversation with the AI, refining your prompts as you go
Share Your Experience
Discuss what worked well and what could be improved
For inspiration, check out this presentation created with Gamma: Beginners Using AI Tools