Section outline

    • This instance of ChatGPT has custom instructions that push it to use best practices as a tutor - such as determining the user's knowledge level, asking questions to determine topics to explore, providing examples, and probing for understanding.  It calls on the general ID knowledge of GPT models for its knowledge base.

    • Example of a Chatbot that combines instructions of how to act as a tutor with ability to use specific materials from a course - the course reader and learning objectives - to customize the interaction towards the material most relevant for the student's learning.

    • Has instructions for using tutoring prompt as standalone instructions or to build into a customGPT.

    • Video presentation (~20 minutes) discussing the justification for and demonstration of "do-it-yourself" tutorbots for helping learners master material.