1. Provide background information to ChatGPT
   • Course title for an undergraduate course
   • What is Course Definitive Document, who use Course Definitive Document and how they use it
   • Provide course synopsis and 12 topics to ChatGPT
   • Start with 6 study unit titles and 12 chapter titles

   Prompt:

   " I need to prepare a Course Definitive Document for an undergraduate course. The course title is Sustainable Resource Management for Everyday Life. Course Definitive Document is the blueprint of the course. Instructors use Course Definitive Document and plan for their lessons. Based on the course synopsis, there are 12 topics. We have 12 study weeks. Can you help me to design the course structure based on the course synopsis and 12 topics for 12 weeks? Let us first start with the study unit title and chapter title. I plan to write 6 study units, each study unit consists of 2 chapters. I can provide you with the course synopsis and 12 topics. "

2. Branch out into 2 topics per chapter

   Prompt:

   " Let us branch out. For each chapter, I would like to branch out into 2 topics. Can you help me to branch out to 2 topics for each chapter? "

3. Provide learning outcomes for each chapter

   Prompt:

   " Can you provide 3-4 learning outcomes for each chapter? "

4. Suggest mode of delivery (online or face-to-face) for each week

   Prompt:

   " The mode of delivery suggested by you is acceptable. Our lessons are conducted via online mode or face-to-face mode, meaning that for some weeks, the lessons are conducted via online mode; for some weeks, the lessons are conducted via face-to-face mode. Based on the topics and the learning outcomes proposed by you, can you help me to identify which week should be online mode and which week should be face-to-face mode? "

5. Identify the learning issues that students may encounter during each week

   Prompt:

   " As you know, students may encounter issues in understanding the concept. Would you be able to identify specific concerns where students need help in understanding the content for each chapter? "

   Note: ChatGPT identifies the learning issues and provides users with suggested strategies to rectify the learning issues.

6. Categorise the suggested strategies into “Learning Resources” and/or “Learning Activities”

   Prompt:

   " I am impressed by the support strategies proposed by you. Would you be able to categorise the support strategies into 2 groups? We have 2 groups, one is named as Learning Resources, the other one is named as Learning Activities. Can you help me to categorise the support strategies into either Learning Resources group or Learning Activities group for each chapter? "

7. Provide relevant learning materials

   Prompt:

   " Would you be able to provide learning materials for each chapter? "

8. Provide graded assessment for each chapter

   Prompt:

   " We have almost come to the end. The last item that we need to include into the Course Definitive Document is the graded assessment. Can you provide graded assessment for each chapter? "

[ Contributed by Wong Ling Ming ]

1. Provide background information to ChatGPT

   Prompt:

   " As a course developer for this undergraduate degree course in singapore, draft this instructional framework with 12 weeks of lessons based on this synopsis: Finance for Sustainable Development is designed to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of the principles, practices, and tools of sustainable finance in the context of fostering sustainable development. The course examines how financial systems can be leveraged to support environmentally sound, socially equitable, and economically viable development strategies. It explores the intersection of finance, environmental conservation, social responsibility, and economic growth, emphasizing the role of financial institutions, investors, and businesses in driving positive change. "

2. Provide 12 weeks course topics

   Prompt:

   " Draft based on these 12 topics spread over 12 weeks: Introduction to Sustainable Finance 2 Role of Finance Sector in Driving Sustainability 3 Taxonomy Frameworks in Sustainable Finance 4 Standards and Benchmarks in Sustainable Finance 5 ESG Externalities in Sustainable Finance 6 Strategies for Managing ESG Externalities in Sustainable Finance 7 Role of Carbon Markets in Addressing ESG Externalities 8 Sustainable Bonds and Loans: Types, Structures, and Characteristics 9 Motivations of Investors and Issuers in Sustainable Bonds and Loans 10 Types of Sustainable Investing Approaches 11 Environmental, Societal, and Financial Benefits of Sustainable Investing 12 Key Frameworks and Standards for Sustainability Reporting "

3. Provide details of each study unit

   Prompt:

   " Can you organise 2 topics into 1 study unit and provide study unit title and within, provide 2 chapter titles for the topics "

   " And within each chapter provide topic title "

4. Add learning outcomes and learning issues

   Prompt:

   " Can you add learning outcomes for each topic and learning issues students may face with these topics? "

[ Contributed by Maybel Heng ]

1. Introduction

   Gen AI prompt for generating a highly detailed illustration of mechanic part in infographic or technical drawing style.

2. Breakdown for Direct Prompting (Optional Inclusion):

   Subject: What is the main focus or object of the image?

   (Aircrate landing gear from the wing)

   Description/Details: What specific elements, features, or actions should be included?

   (Show all the parts with illustration and label)

   Context/Environment: Where is the subject located or what is the setting?

   (e.g., "in a natural landscape," "inside the human brain," "on a hilltop")

   Style/Aesthetic: What artistic style or visual approach is preferred?

   (e.g., "simple black and white line art," "realistic digital painting," "cartoon style," "infographic")

   Mood/Emotion (if applicable): Should the image convey a particular mood or atmosphere?

   (e.g., "cheerful and inviting," "serious and scientific")

   Composition/Angle: Any specific layout, viewpoint, or aspect ratio?

   (e.g., "top-down view," "16:9 aspect ratio," "cross-section")

   Color Palette: Preferred colors or restrictions?

   (e.g., "monochrome," "bright primary colors," "pastel tones")

   Text/Labels: Should the image include any labels or annotations?

   (e.g., "label all parts," "no text," "include title at the top")

   Negative Prompts (What to avoid): Anything you do NOT want in the image?

   (e.g., "no people," "no background objects," "avoid cartoonish features")

3. Sample prompt:

   " Create a highly detailed, photorealistic 3D technical drawing of an aircraft main landing gear system, specifically the mechanism extending from the wing. The illustration should present a dynamic cross-section view, exposing the intricate internal components and hydraulic systems. Clearly label all important parts, such as the oleo strut, drag brace, side stay, actuation cylinders, wheels, and braking system. The style should be reminiscent of an engineering blueprint or a patent drawing, with a clean, analytical aesthetic. Use a monochromatic color scheme with subtle shading to emphasize depth and material differences. The composition should allow for a comprehensive understanding of the gear's operation. Avoid any background clutter or external environment; the sole focus is the landing gear itself. "

[ Contributed by Danny Chin ]

Prep your Reference List

1. Save Reference list of a study unit to a new Word document.
2. Launch the Copilot by clicking on the Copilot button at the top right of the screen.
   
   

Prompt:

Key in this prompt " Can you edit the references based on APA7 style? " into the Prompt box.

The Output

Copilot will read your reference list and edit it to comply with APA7 style, then output the corrected list directly in its window.

[ Contributed by Wong Ling Ming ]

Accessing Copilot in PowerPoint on Microsoft 365 Enterprise

• Create or summarize decks from documents or prompts
• Auto-generate slides and visuals
• Transform bullet points into SmartArt or diagrams (great with Designer!)
• Rewrite content in different tones or styles
• Generate speaker notes
• Polish design and layout suggestions instantly

If you’re working on study units and want to streamline the process, here’s a Copilot + Designer workflow you could try:

1. Prep Your Text

   Clean your study unit: remove Activity, Reflect, Watch, Lesson Recording, and Formative Assessment sections.

2. Use Copilot in PowerPoint

   Open school PowerPoint template and click the Copilot button at the top right of the screen.

   Try prompt like:

   " Create concise slide deck using the word document. Please help me generate content into slides: Provide a brief introduction of what this content is about. Main Content – Present the key concepts or core information in a simplified, bite-sized format. Summary – Summarise the key takeaways from the word document clearly and concisely. Please ensure the language is suitable for a slide presentation—brief, engaging, and easy to understand. "

   Upload the study unit. Wait for the slides to be generated automatically.

3. Enhance with Designer

   Go to each slide, and PowerPoint will automatically suggest layout and visuals using Designer. Use text boxes or bullet points, and Designer will turn them into diagrams or SmartArt.

4. Fine-Tune with Copilot Prompts

   “Make this slide more concise.”
   “Add speaker notes to explain this concept.”
   “Summarize the Overview in 2 bullet points.”

[ Contributed by Lynn Lim ]

Launch NotebookLM

Simply go to https://notebooklm.google.com/ and sign in with your Google account.

Creating a new notebook

1. Start a new course material development by clicking on [+ Creating new] to create a Notebook.
2. You will welcome with a popup window asking you to upload your source(s).
   
3. Let’s start by choosing the [Copied text] option. Copy the Course Synopsis and paste it in the text box. Click [Insert] to complete the task.
4. Now, NotebookLM will automatically suggest the title of this notebook and brief intro.
5. If you would like to change this title, go back to NotebookLM index page by clicking the logo at the top left of the page. Then, click on the three dots menu of the course Notebook you wish to edit the title, then select [Edit title]. Edit the title accordingly.
6. Click on the course Notebook to go back to work on the course materials.
7. Let’s start by adding more reference sources for your course. From the left Sources panel click on the [+ Add source] button.
   

   You can add up to 50 sources from this file types: PDF, .txt, and .mp3 files, by drag and drop them onto the middle drop-off box in the Add sources window. Alternatively, you can add live website content, open access journal article, or YouTube video as your content sources using options found in the Link box.

   
8. If you have reference content in your Google Drive, you can link them up as reference source too. Tip: Word or PowerPoint files in your Google Drive are accepted too.
9. If your source happens to be highlighted in pink, it means NotebookLM notified you that this source is no longer available anymore. You can proceed to remove it.
   
10. Once you are happy with the sources available for course content reference, you can start to chat with AI to assist you to draft the course materials.

[ Contributed by Gevin Leow ]

1. Setup a new notebook for this course development. Please refer to step 01 for more information.
2. Key in this sample prompt,

   " I am writing a logistic finance course study guide for undergraduate students. The course title is [Title of the course] and is targeted at [Which year? i.e. third-year] students. It will be in a chapter-based structure. The topics this course will cover are, [Topics this course will be covered, i.e. 1. Introduction to ship financing, 2. Ship life cycle and the maritime value chain, 3. …]. The study guide consists of [6] study units. [Two] topics are put together to form one study unit. Can you propose the course structure? Rename the topic into chapter. "

3. Please edit the data in the grey colour bracket [ ] so the AI can generate Course Structure that match your course blueprint.

   Note: The grey bracket [ ] is not part of the prompt, it is just indicator for editable value.

4. This will result in a Course Structure proposed by AI.
5. If you are happy with the output, you can save it as a note in NotebookLM using [Save to note] button below the output.
   

   This will save a copy of the generated output into the bottom right Note section for your future use.

[ Contributed by Gevin Leow ]

1. Key in this sample prompt,

   " Based on the suggested course structure, can you start to draft Study Unit [number] in full length content, which is comprehensive, rich in detail. Please organize the content in good structure, each topic will be written as chapter, write the key concept into topic contents in the chapter. Contents must be written in Academic writing format, using APA 7 citation style. For those contents that are referenced from the given sources, inline citation must be added. Each study unit will have its own Overview which consolidates two topics, Learning Objectives, and summary. Please include some activities (practice exercises, reflection, case studies) after each chapter. Last, add the References list, in APA 7 style for this study unit. "

2. Please edit the data in the grey colour bracket [ ] so the AI can generate Study Unit with a correct numbering.

   Note: The grey bracket [ ] is not part of the prompt, it is just indicator for editable value.

3. This will result in an AI generated Study Unit [number] with Overview, Learning Objective, Summary and 2 Chapters.
4. If you are happy with the output, you can save it as a note in NotebookLM using [Save to note] button below the output.
   

   This will save a copy of the generated output into the bottom right Note section for your future use.

[ Contributed by Gevin Leow ]

Creating an Audio Overview in NotebookLM is a straightforward process that summarises your source material into a conversational, podcast-style format with AI hosts.

1. Prepare Your Notebook and Sources
   1. Open or Create a Notebook: Open an existing notebook that contains your source text, or create a new one and upload your document (PDF, Google Doc, text file, etc.) as a source.
   2. Navigate to the Studio: On the right-hand panel of your notebook, locate and click the "Studio" panel which contains the Audio Overview option.
2. Generate and Customise the Audio
   1. Initiate Generation: In the "Studio" panel, select the "Audio Overview" option, and then click "Pencil" icon. This will open the customisation panel.
   2. Set the Format: In the customisation panel, look for the "Format" option. Select the desired discussion style from the available choices:
      • Deep Dive (Default): An in-depth conversation between two hosts who unpack and connect topics from your sources.
      • Brief: A quick overview delivered by a single speaker, usually under two minutes, providing key takeaways.
      • Critique: Two hosts provide a constructive evaluation or critical feedback on the material.
      • Debate: Two hosts engage in a formal, back-and-forth debate exploring multiple perspectives on the topic.
   3. Control the Length: Select the desired duration from the "Length" options (this feature is rolling out to all languages but may start as English-only):
      • Shorter
      • Default
      • Longer
   4. Choose Language: Select the "Language" option to choose the language for the AI hosts' discussion.
3. Finalise and Play
   1. Generate Audio: After setting your preferences, click the "Generate" button at the bottom of the panel. The audio will be generated in the background and may take a few minutes.
   2. Play and Manage: Once complete, the audio player will appear in the Studio panel. You can now press "Play" to listen, or use the More options to change the playback speed, download, or share the overview.

[ Contributed by Gevin Leow ]

Prompt No. 5

1. Prepare Your Notebook and Sources

   Create a new Notebook and upload your document (PDF, Google Doc, text file, etc.) as a source.

2. Key in this sample prompt,

   " Please create ten formative assessment questions for undergraduate students on the topic [Title of the study unit]. Use either Multiple Choice (single answer) or Multiple Selection (multiple answers) format, with four options per question. These questions should effectively check student understanding and match the learning objectives in the source. For each option, provide a brief formative explanation of why it is right or wrong. Also, for each question, include a reference to where students can study that topic further (e.g., 'Correct. This option is correct because .... Please refer to Topic 1.2 for more details'). "

   Note: The grey bracket [ ] is not part of the prompt, it is just indicator for editable value.

3. This will result in an AI generated Formative Assessment with reference to the source.
4. If you are happy with the output, you can save it as a note in NotebookLM using [Save to note] button below the output.
   

   This will save a copy of the generated output into the bottom right Note section for your further editing.

[ Contributed by Gevin Leow ]