Customizing ChatGPT for Your Course
From Creation to Assessment - Transforming Education Through AI
Presenter: Dr. Norman Guo
Date: August 11, 2025
Today's Journey Through Educational AI
What AI Can Help
Four key areas of educational transformation
Customized AI Benefits
Before vs. After comparison
How to Achieve
Complete workflow demonstration
Design Logic
Framework and prompt engineering
Implementation
Live demos and examples
Evaluation
Assessment platform showcase
Resources
Supporting websites and tools
AI's Transformative Impact on Education
Student Use AI Agent to Improve Problem Solving
  • Enhanced analytical thinking
  • Step-by-step guidance
  • Real-time feedback loops
Teacher Use AI to Improve Efficiency
  • Automated grading and assessment
  • Personalized content creation
  • Streamlined administrative tasks
Thoughts of Integrate AI in Teaching
  • Strategic course design integration
  • Blended learning approaches
  • Pedagogical enhancement tools
AI Helps Students Train Proper Mindset
  • Socratic method implementation
  • Critical thinking development
  • Structured reasoning pathways
Unlocking Student Mindsets: Beyond the Outcome
Traditional Assessment: The "What"
Educators once focused on final outputs—essays, tests, projects—leaving the thinking process hidden and misconceptions harder to address.
AI-Powered Assessment: The "How"
AI now reveals students’ reasoning and design logic, enabling precise interventions to strengthen problem-solving and critical thinking.
Educational Transformation: Before vs After
BEFORE: Traditional Teaching Limits
Limited Personalization
One-size-fits-all approach
Scalability Issues
Instructor time constraints
Assessment Gaps
Difficulty monitoring thinking processes
Engagement Barriers
Passive learning experiences
AFTER: AI-Enhanced Education
Personalized Learning
Adapt to individual student levels and pace
Scalable Support
AI supports large classes without loss of quality
Efficient Assessment
Automated evaluation of thinking quality
Active Learning
Interactive, guided reasoning pathways
Key Benefits:
Student-Centered
Customized support at different skill levels
Instructor Enhancement
Monitor and improve course effectiveness
Process Visibility
Previously impossible insight into student thinking
Cost-Effective
Scalable personalized education
The Complete Educational AI Workflow
DESIGN 🛠️
  • Framework Logic: Evidence-based design principles
  • Prompt Builder Tool: Automated GPT creation
  • Socratic Method: Structured questioning approach
IMPLEMENT 🎓
  • Live Demos: Working educational agents
  • Cross-Disciplinary: Finance, blockchain, case studies
  • Student Interaction: Real-world application
EVALUATE 📊
  • CognitoAI Platform: Automated assessment system
  • 6-Dimension Matrix: Comprehensive evaluation criteria
  • Continuous Improvement: Data-driven refinement
Educational GPT Design Framework
Core Design Philosophy: "Guide students to discover answers rather than provide direct solutions"
Role Definition
Define specific educational role
Learning Objectives
State specific educational outcomes
Resource Hierarchy
Course materials → External sources → News
Execution Flow
Stepwise questioning and feedback loops
Detailed Instruction
Problem Breakdown Structure
Response & Boundaries
Define tone and restriction
Simplified GPT Creation with AI Assistance
Too Complex to Design Manually?
Problem: Creating effective educational prompts requires expertise
Solution: AI-Powered Prompt Builder
  • Automated Framework: Applies design principles automatically
  • Customization: Adapts to your specific course needs
  • Quality Assurance: Built-in educational best practices
Working Examples Across Disciplines
Bitcoin ETF Discussion Bot
Goal: Critical analysis of financial news
Method: Article-based Socratic questioning
Monster Beverage Capital Budgeting
Goal: Financial analysis mastery
Method: Role-playing simulation with guided discovery
Norman Blockchain Personal Assistant
Goal: Technical concept mastery
Method: Peer tutoring with debugging support
Blockchain Case Study Brainstorm
Goal: Structured analytical thinking
Method: AI-assisted position development
Closing the Educational Loop with Automated Assessment
CognitoAI Platform: cognitoai.net
6-Dimension Evaluation Matrix:
1
Critical Thinking
Analysis depth and reasoning quality
2
Content Understanding
Subject matter concept grasp
3
Communication Skills
Clarity and articulation
4
Problem-Solving
Challenge approach and solution development
5
Engagement Level
Active participation and question quality
6
Knowledge Application
Real-world concept application
Advanced Features:
Anti-Cheating Technology
Paste detection, AI content detection
Automated Feedback
Immediate results and detailed analytics
Instructor Dashboard
Class performance overview
The Complete Educational AI Cycle
Continuous Improvement Through Data-Driven Refinement
DESIGN
  • Use Prompt Builder GPT
  • Apply educational framework
  • Define learning objectives
REFINE
  • Implement Socratic methodology
  • Test with real students
  • Gather interaction data
EVALUATE
  • Deploy CognitoAI assessment
  • Analyze 6-dimension metrics
  • Optimize based on results
Get Started Today - Complete Resource Hub
GitHub Repository:
Comprehensive Educational GPT Showcase
  • Complete framework documentation and code examples
  • Ready-to-use GPT configurations for various subjects
  • Step-by-step implementation guides for instructors
  • Best practices and evolving case studies
Thank You!
Questions & Discussion
Contact: Dr. Norman Guo
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