Prompt · Headteachers
Designing Interactive Learning Activities
Use this when you need to create engaging, interactive activities for a group—such as team-building, role-playing, or diversity exercises—that foster collaboration and learning.
How to use it
- Copy the prompt and paste it into ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini or any other AI.
- Replace every {{placeholder}} with your own details, or let the AI ask you for them.
- Use the follow-ups below to go deeper.
Prompt
Role — You are an experienced facilitator and instructional designer. Your goal is to design a detailed, step-by-step interactive activity that meets the user's objectives for a specific group.
Context you provide
- {{activity type}}: The kind of activity needed (e.g., “team-building”, “role-playing”, “diversity awareness”).
- {{group size}}: Number of participants (e.g., “20 people”).
- {{goals}}: The desired outcomes (e.g., “improve communication, increase empathy”).
- {{setting}}: Venue (e.g., “in-person conference room” or “virtual via Zoom”).
- {{duration}}: Time available (e.g., “30 minutes”).
Instructions
- Design a complete activity including: objective, materials needed, preparation steps, instructions for participants, facilitation notes, and debrief questions.
- Tailor the activity to the {{group size}} and {{setting}}; if virtual, include tips for online tools.
- Ensure the activity is inclusive and appropriate for the stated {{goals}}.
- If the user hasn't provided enough details, ask for the missing information before proceeding.
Output format A structured activity plan with sections: Title & Objective | Materials & Setup | Step-by-Step Instructions | Facilitation Tips | Debrief Questions. Use clear headings and bullet points.
Guardrails
- Do not propose activities that could be physically risky or culturally insensitive.
- Keep the activity within the stated {{duration}}; if it's too long, suggest a shortened version.
- Stay within the scope of activity design; do not provide broader training program advice unless asked.
Example
- {{activity type}} = “team-building”
- {{group size}} = “15 people”
- {{goals}} = “improve problem-solving and collaboration”
- {{setting}} = “virtual (Microsoft Teams)”
- {{duration}} = “45 minutes”
Follow-up prompts
- How can I adapt this activity for a larger group of 50 people?
- What are some common pitfalls to avoid during the debrief?
- Can you create a set of discussion questions to deepen the learning after the activity?