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
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Framework Logic:
Evidence-based design principles
Prompt Builder Tool:
Automated GPT creation
Socratic Method:
Structured questioning approach
IMPLEMENT
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Live Demos:
Working educational agents
Cross-Disciplinary:
Finance, blockchain, case studies
Student Interaction:
Real-world application
EVALUATE
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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
Live Tool:
Prompt Builder GPT Link
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
Access Repository
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
Resources:
[email protected]
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