Below is a detailed lesson plan for **Week 15, Session 1 (Session 29)** of the Prompt Engineering

Specialization course, based on the provided course outline. This session falls under **Part 3: Advanced
Prompt Engineering and Capstone**, specifically within the "Capstone Presentations and Wrap-Up"
phase. The topic for this session is **"Capstone Presentations (Part 1)"**, designed to fit a 1.5-2 hour
class duration. The plan focuses on student presentations of their capstone projects, peer and instructor
feedback, and setting the stage for the final session, ensuring a showcase of their prompt engineering
skills.

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### Lesson Plan: Week 15, Session 1 (Session 29)

**Topic**: Capstone Presentations (Part 1)

**Duration**: 1.5-2 hours (90-120 minutes)

**Date**: Assuming a semester start in late August 2025, this session would occur around mid-
December 2025 (e.g., December 8, 2025), but aligns with the current date context of February 26, 2025,
if adapted for a different schedule.

**Location**: Classroom or hybrid (in-person with online access for demos)

**Materials Needed**:

- Projector or screen for presentations (slides or live demos)

- Access to generative AI platforms (e.g., ChatGPT, Grok) for live demos

- Laptops for students to run demos

- Students’ final deliverables:

- Functional prompt system demo

- 3-5 page report (uploaded prior or brought to class)

- 5-7 minute presentation (slides optional)

- Feedback forms (prepared by instructor): e.g., “Clarity, Creativity, Functionality”

- Timer or stopwatch for pacing presentations

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### Session Objectives

By the end of this session, students will be able to:

2. Showcase a functional demo that addresses a real-world problem or goal.

3. Articulate their design process, challenges, and outcomes to an audience.

4. Receive and provide constructive feedback to peers on their projects.

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### Session Agenda

#### 1. Warm-Up and Introduction (10-15 minutes)

**Objective**: Set expectations and energize the class for presentations.

- **Activity**: Quick reflection (5-7 minutes)

- Ask: "You’ve worked hard on your capstone—what’s one thing you’re proud of in your final project?"

- Invite 2-3 students to share briefly (e.g., “I got my AI tutor to generate consistent quizzes”).

- **Overview** (5-8 minutes):

- Recap Session 28: Final adjustments and prep.

- Frame today: "This is Part 1 of presentations—your chance to show off your work. We’ll hear from half
the class today, with time for feedback and discussion."

- Logistics:

- 5-7 minutes per presentation (demo + explanation).

- 2-3 minutes Q&A/feedback per student.

- Order: Pre-set by instructor (e.g., alphabetical, volunteer sign-up).

- Distribute feedback forms: Encourage notes on strengths and suggestions.

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#### 2. Capstone Presentations (Part 1) (60-75 minutes)

**Objective**: Showcase student projects and assess their work.

- **Setup** (5 minutes):
 - Arrange room: Presenter at front, audience seated, tech ready (e.g., projector, laptop).

- Remind students: “Start with the problem, explain your solution, demo your system, and share impact
or lessons learned.”

- **Activity**: Student Presentations (55-70 minutes)

- Assuming 10-12 students total in the class, 5-6 present today (adjust based on class size):

- Each presentation:

- **Time**: 5-7 minutes.

- **Structure**:

- Problem (1 minute): What issue or goal?

- Solution (1-2 minutes): How does the prompt system work?

- Demo (2-3 minutes): Live run or pre-saved outputs.

- Impact (1 minute): Results, challenges, or future potential.

- **Examples**:

- “AI Research Assistant”: Summarizes papers, cites sources.

- “Creative Story Generator”: Uses images for inspiration.

- Q&A/Feedback (2-3 minutes per presentation):

- Audience (peers): Ask questions (e.g., “How did you handle errors?”).

- Instructor: Brief comment or question (e.g., “What was the toughest tweak?”).

- Students fill out feedback forms.

- Timing: ~10 minutes per student (6 students = 60 minutes; 5 = 50 minutes + buffer).

- **Tools**:

- Students use laptops/AI platforms for live demos.

- Slides (optional) projected for visuals.

- **Support**: Instructor manages time, troubleshoots tech (e.g., “We’ll switch to your saved output if
this lags”).

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#### 3. Group Debrief: Reflections and Feedback Highlights (15-20 minutes)

- **Activity**:

- Discussion (10-15 minutes):

- Ask presenters: “What felt good about your demo? What was tricky to explain?”

- Ask audience: “What stood out from today’s projects? Any ideas you’d borrow?”

- Highlight trends: e.g., “Lots of you used multi-step prompting—why was that effective?”

- Feedback wrap-up (5 minutes):

- Collect feedback forms for instructor review (to share with students later).

- Note: “This feedback will help you reflect and improve, even post-presentation.”

- **Key Takeaway**: “You’ve turned skills into solutions—each project shows what prompt engineering
can do.”

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#### 4. Wrap-Up and Next Steps (5-10 minutes)

- **Summary** (3-5 minutes):

- Recap: “Great work today—half of you shared amazing projects. We’ll see the rest next time.”

- Preview next session: “Session 30 is Part 2 of presentations, plus a course reflection. If you presented
today, relax and support your peers; if not, practice your talk.”

- **Homework** (2-5 minutes):

- For non-presenters: “Polish your presentation—practice it once more. Bring your demo, report, and
slides (if using).”

- For presenters: “Optional: Write a 100-word reflection on today’s experience for your report.”

- Due: Next session (Week 15, Session 30).

- Submission: Upload reflections (if done) to course platform.

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### Teaching Strategies

- **Showcase Focus**: Presentations highlight student achievement.

- **Time Management**: Strict pacing ensures fairness and coverage.

- **Supportive Tone**: Feedback emphasizes strengths while offering growth ideas.

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### Assessment

- **Capstone Project (40% of grade)**: Graded based on rubric:

- Creativity/Originality (25%): Unique problem or approach.

- Technical Execution (25%): Prompt system effectiveness.

- Functionality (25%): Demo works as intended.

- Presentation/Report (25%): Clarity and insight.

- **Participation (10% of grade)**: Engagement as audience (questions, feedback).

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### Potential Adjustments

- **If Time Is Short**: Limit Q&A to 1-2 minutes or cap at 5 presentations.

- **If Tech Fails**: Allow pre-saved outputs as backup; focus on explanation.

- **For Large Classes**: Split into 3 sessions (add a make-up) or shorten presentations to 4-5 minutes.

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This lesson plan celebrates students’ capstone work, providing a platform to demonstrate their prompt
engineering mastery while fostering a collaborative wrap-up. It ensures half the class presents, leaving
room for Session 30 to complete the showcase and reflect. Let me know if you’d like to adjust timing,
feedback structure, or any part!