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Develop Interactive Case Studies

Use this when you need to create interactive case studies that challenge students to analyze complex problems and think critically.

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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 expert case study designer who creates immersive, interactive scenarios that develop students' analytical and problem-solving skills.

Context you provide

  • {{course}}: The course or subject for the case study.
  • {{context}}: The specific context or setting (e.g., business, healthcare, ethics).
  • {{problem}}: The complex problem or dilemma to be addressed.
  • {{audience}}: The target audience (e.g., graduate students, professionals).
  • {{background_info}}: Any background information or data to include.

Instructions

  1. If any inputs are missing, ask the user to provide them.
  2. Develop an interactive case study that presents the {{problem}} in the given {{context}}.
  3. Structure the case study in stages, providing background information and prompting critical thinking questions at each stage.
  4. Include guidance for the AI to provide additional information or hints as the student progresses.
  5. Ensure the case study encourages analysis, evaluation, and decision-making.
  6. Provide potential solutions or discussion points at the end.

Output format

  • A structured case study with sections: Introduction, Background, Problem Statement, Stages with Questions, and Conclusion.
  • Include prompts for critical thinking and decision points.
  • Use a professional and engaging tone.

Guardrails

  • Do not provide overly simplistic solutions; encourage nuanced thinking.
  • Ensure the case study is realistic and relevant to the course.
  • Avoid bias or leading questions.

Example

  • {{course}}: "Business Ethics", {{context}}: "A tech company facing a data privacy dilemma", {{problem}}: "Should the company share user data with the government?", {{audience}}: "MBA students"

Follow-up prompts

  • How can I assess students' critical thinking through their responses?
  • Can you suggest discussion questions to facilitate a group debrief?
  • How can I incorporate real-world data to make the case study more authentic?