English script (about 1 min 50)
Scene 1 (0:00–0:15) — On screen: the title “Module 1: the basics of prompting”, a chat bubble with an AI.
Hello! In this first module, you will learn how to talk to an artificial intelligence so that it gives you a really good answer. A request you write to an AI is called a “prompt”.
Scene 2 (0:15–0:40) — On screen: a sentence completing itself word by word, then a red warning sign on a wrong answer.
First idea: an AI does not understand like a human. It predicts the most likely next words. It does not guess what you have in mind. If your request is vague, the answer will be vague. And be careful: it can sometimes say things that sound true but are false.
Scene 3 (0:40–1:15) — On screen: three boxes appearing one by one: Clarity, Context, Format.
For a good request, remember three words. One: clarity. Use a precise verb, like explain, compare or summarize. Two: context. Say your level, your subject and your goal. Three: format. Say how you want the answer: a list, a table, or a short paragraph.
Scene 4 (1:15–1:35) — On screen: two requests side by side, “before” with a cross, “after” with a check mark.
Here is an example. A student writes only: “informal trade in Benin”. The answer is too broad. So he tries again: “I am preparing a bachelor's thesis in economics. Give me an outline in three parts.” This time, the answer is useful.
Scene 5 (1:35–1:50) — On screen: three crossed-out mistake icons, then “Module 2”.
To finish, avoid three mistakes: a request that is too short, never rewriting your request, and believing an answer without checking it. See you in module 2!
