“AI will not take your job
– but somebody knowing AI will.”
Catherine Jestin, Airbus
Paris Airshow, Jun 17, 2025

Links from Dr. Nick's Teaching Demonstration for SMC
Project Purpose & Guidelines:
  • You have been tasked to help Spartanburg Methodist College promote Enrollment Days on Social Media. 
  • ​Use the Copilot AI embedded in Microsoft Word to help you draft a simple outline of a social media campaign to promote the week-long event.
  • Use the Canva AI to create an image you woud use in one of your social media posts in the campaign.
    • The AI platforms have created "Prompt-writing Guidelines" to help you. See below. Good luck!

Copilot 'sPrompt-writing Tips for Copilot

  • Here’s a simple list to help you craft effective prompts for me:
  • Be clear and specific – The more detail you provide, the better I can tailor my response.
  • Define your goal – What are you trying to achieve? Whether it’s writing, coding, brainstorming, or answering a question, let me know.
  • Include context – If your request relates to something you've mentioned before, remind me so I can give a more relevant response.
  • Use examples – If you have a preferred style or format, providing an example can help guide my response.
  • Tell me your preferred tone – Whether you want something formal, casual, humorous, or poetic, specifying the tone will make my response more aligned with your expectations.
  • Ask follow-ups – If my response isn't quite what you wanted, feel free to refine the prompt and let me know how to improve it.
  • Keep it concise – While details are helpful, overly complex phrasing can make things unclear. Simplicity works best.
  • Be creative! – If you want something original or outside the box, challenge me with unique requests.

Canva's Prompt-writing Tips for Canva

  • Here's a simple list to help you craft a good prompt for Canva AI:
  • Define the Purpose: Start by identifying what you want the AI to achieve. It could be to generate ideas, write content, or answer questions.
  • Keep it Clear: Make sure your prompt is clear and concise. Avoid using jargon or overly complex language.
  • Be Specific: The more specific your prompt, the better the AI can assist you. If you're looking for ideas, specify the type of ideas you need. If you need content, specify the topic and format.
  • Use Actionable Language: Use verbs that clearly state what you want the AI to do. For example, "generate", "write", "suggest", etc.
  • Provide Context: If necessary, provide some background information to help the AI understand the context better.
  • Avoid Ambiguity: Make sure your prompt can't be interpreted in multiple ways. The clearer your instructions, the better the results.
  • Test and Refine: After you've written your prompt, test it out. If the AI's response isn't what you expected, refine your prompt and try again.

Screen Caps from Teaching Demo Slides...