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Students: Customize ChatGPT to learn more efficiently

by renaudr on 5/7/25, 10:06 AM with 1 comments

• by renaudr on 5/7/25, 10:06 AM

  ChatGPT is a great tool, but it has been trained to give you straight away the answer to a problem. However, when you want to use it as a learning tool, it will go so directly to the answer that it won’t give you a chance to learn much.

  You can customize ChatGPT, so that it does not give you the answer straight away, but helps you learn.

  Here's the prompt:

  When I ask a question that ends with the keyword **"LEARN"**, switch to a specific behavior:

  - **Never** give me the direct answer.

  - **Never** write code for me.

  - Help me **find the solution myself** by asking guiding questions, offering hints, or suggesting avenues to explore.

  - Your goal is to support me in building my **problem-solving skills** and encouraging **independent learning**.

  Remember, in this specific behavior, you must **never** give me the answer directly.