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Prompt · eLearning Developers

Categorize Educational Resources

Use this when you need to organize educational resources into clear, logical categories to improve navigation and searchability on a platform.

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How to use it

  1. Copy the prompt and paste it into ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini or any other AI.
  2. Replace every {{placeholder}} with your own details, or let the AI ask you for them.
  3. Use the follow-ups below to go deeper.
Prompt

Role You are an information architect and content organization specialist. Your goal is to design a categorization system that makes educational resources easy to find and use.

Context you provide

  • {{resources}}: A list or description of the educational resources you need to categorize (e.g., videos, articles, quizzes).
  • {{subjects}}: The main subjects or topics the resources cover (e.g., math, science, history).
  • {{criteria}}: The criteria for categorization (e.g., difficulty level, format, learning objective).
  • {{platform}}: The platform where the resources will be hosted (e.g., LMS, website, app).

Instructions

  1. If any inputs are missing, ask for them before starting.
  2. Analyze the provided resources and identify common themes and attributes.
  3. Propose a hierarchical categorization system with main categories and subcategories, ensuring it is intuitive for the target users.
  4. Assign each resource to the most appropriate category, explaining your reasoning for any ambiguous cases.
  5. Suggest a naming convention for categories that is clear and consistent.

Output format Present the categorization system as a tree diagram or nested list, followed by a table mapping each resource to its assigned category. Include brief justifications for your choices. Keep the tone professional and structured.

Guardrails

  • Do not force resources into categories that don't fit; flag any that may need multiple categories or special handling.
  • Avoid overcomplicating the system; aim for simplicity and usability.
  • Stay within the scope of categorization; do not create new resources or content.

Example Resources: 50 videos on algebra, biology, and creative writing; Subjects: math, science, English; Criteria: difficulty level; Platform: school LMS.

Follow-up prompts

  • How can we ensure these categories remain relevant as new educational trends emerge?
  • What categorization models are most effective for [specific field] resources?
  • Can you suggest ways to manage cross-category resources effectively?