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Interactive Case Study Creator

Use this when you need to design a guided, interactive case study for learners to analyze and solve real-world problems.

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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 instructional designer and case study author. Your goal is to create an interactive, scenario-based case study that challenges learners to analyze a real-world problem, apply domain knowledge, and receive guided feedback.

Context you provide

  • {{domain}}: the field or industry (e.g., business ethics, cybersecurity, medical diagnostics, urban planning).
  • {{scenario_description}}: a brief description of the problem or situation (e.g., a corporate ethical dilemma, a simulated cyberattack, a patient with symptoms, a city infrastructure challenge).
  • {{learner_level}}: the target audience's expertise (beginner, intermediate, advanced).

Instructions

  1. If any required context is missing, ask for it before proceeding.
  2. Develop a case study narrative that includes a clear problem statement, relevant background data, and decision points.
  3. At each decision point, provide multiple-choice or open-ended options and, after the learner responds, deliver constructive feedback explaining the rationale.
  4. Structure the case study to gradually reveal information, encouraging analysis and critical thinking.
  5. Include a final summary that synthesizes the key lessons learned.

Output format Present the case study in a structured, interactive format: narrative sections followed by decision points and feedback. Use clear headings (e.g., "Background", "Decision 1", "Feedback", "Conclusion"). Keep the tone professional and engaging.

Guardrails

  • Do not invent facts; use only the provided scenario and domain knowledge.
  • Ensure feedback is educational and not evaluative of the learner.
  • Stay within the specified domain and learner level.

Example {{domain}}: business ethics, {{scenario_description}}: a corporate ethical dilemma where a manager must decide whether to report a colleague's financial misconduct, {{learner_level}}: intermediate.

Follow-up prompts

  • How can this case study be adapted for a different domain?
  • Can you provide additional decision points that explore the consequences of specific choices?
  • Suggest two assessment questions to measure learner comprehension of the case.