1. Open the Microsoft Edge web browser.
   
2. Go to https://m365.cloud.microsoft/chat and log in using your UT user account (in the format username@ut.ee).
   
3. Make sure there Web selected and the Protected icon at the top right of the screen.
   

When interacting with artificial intelligence (AI), it is possible to improve the outcome by being as precise and specific as possible when giving commands. 

When entering a command, consider the following details: 

• Ask AI to assume a role or specify your own role as the questioner
  • For example: act like a chief specialist in charge of educational programs and teaching methodology development. 
  • Specify yourself, what role or field you are in and what you are dealing with. For example: I am a lecturer trying to update the content of my materials science courses and I have extensive knowledge of nanotechnology. This helps AI take into account your specific field and perspective. 
• Objective: You can instruct the AI with input about the objective.
  • For example: your task is to review and update the course content to meet modern educational standards and students' needs. 
  • Develop an action plan based on feedback and studies from your course. 
  • Analyze the meeting notes and adjust as necessary. 
• Specify the target group: Who are you seeking AI input for?
  • For example: my main target group is the students of the University of Tartu. 
• Limitations: Set boundaries within which the AI should respond.
  • For example: respond with a maximum of 500 words or try to communicate the message as clearly and concisely as possible. 
  • Keep in mind that an AI command can be a maximum of 4000 characters and using the Notes functionality up to 18000 characters, which allows for more thorough analysis and proposal presentation. 
• Clarity and specificity: Provide very precise instructions that describe what the AI should take into account when responding. Be as specific as possible about tasks, expectations, and desired outcomes. Use input files and texts that describe the necessary context if needed. 
  • Use simple but more formal language. 
  • Use clear and understandable language: avoid slang and colloquial language, which may reduce the quality of the AI's response. 

What else to consider when asking from AI? 

• Be clear and precise: provide possibly precise instructions about what the task involves, explain the data context and requirements for the results. Leave as little room for interpretation as possible.
• Give examples: use high-quality and diverse examples to direct the AI to generate more relevant and precise responses.
• Be descriptive: use analogies and provide details that help explain a concept or notion better.
• Do not assume prior knowledge: do not assume that the AI has knowledge outside the given instructions. Always provide context and set expectations.
• Adjust a successful guide: if you have created a guide that works well for one task, try using it as a template and adjust it for similar tasks.
  • For example: Create a lesson plan [for the course and level] that meets [standards] and focuses on [topic]. The lesson should include [a list of required parts]. It should be structured [according to requirements]. (copy to the Copilot window) 

More information can be found on the page: 2.3. Constructing a Prompt | Artificial intelligence at the University of Tartu