Enhancing Teaching Delivery with GenAI

GenAI isn't just for generating text—it can be a dynamic partner in the classroom. This guide explores how to use AI to support active learning strategies during lectures and seminars.

1. Socratic Questioning Partner

Instead of providing answers, use AI to generate probing questions that deepen student thinking.

The Concept

Use an LLM (Large Language Model) to act as a Socratic tutor. You can project the AI on screen and have it question the class, or have students interact with it individually.

Example Prompt

"Act as a Socratic tutor for a group of nursing students. We are discussing [Topic: Heart Failure]. Ask one thought-provoking question at a time to check their understanding of pathophysiology. Do not give the answer. Wait for their response, then ask a follow-up question."

2. Real-Time "Roleplay" Simulations

Simulate patient interactions live in the classroom to demonstrate communication skills or history taking.

The Concept

The educator acts as the nurse, and the AI acts as the patient. This allows for a controlled, pause-able simulation where you can stop and discuss "What should I ask next?" with the class.

Nursing Context: "Chest Pain" Case

Goal: Demonstrate rapid assessment of chest pain.

Prompt for AI:

"You are a 55-year-old patient named John. You have just arrived at the ED with crushing chest pain (8/10). You are anxious and short of breath. I am the nurse. Respond to my questions briefly and realistically. Reveal that you have a history of hypertension only if asked."

3. Live Fact-Checking Exercises

Teach students to critically evaluate AI outputs by using them as "unreliable narrators."

The Concept

Intentionally generate a response that might contain errors or hallucinations, and have the class identify them.

🏥 Nursing Application: Taking a History

Scenario: A patient who is reluctant to disclose their alcohol intake. Activity: Students use Voice Mode (ChatGPT/Gemini) to interview the patient. Review: The class analyses the transcript to see which questions built rapport.

Activity Trace

1. Generate: Ask the AI to "Explain the mechanism of action of [Drug X] but include one subtle error."
2. Analyse: Students use their textbooks/BNF to find the error.
3. Correct: Students write a prompt to correct the AI's explanation.

4. Summary Table

Strategy	Goal	Complexity
Socratic Tutor	Deepen critical thinking	Low
Roleplay Patient	Practice assessment skills	Medium
Fact-Checker	Build AI literacy & verification skills	High