Prompting Skills playbook/Module 6 · Thinking with AI

Day 55 / 100 · Thinking with AI · AI as a tutor

Don't tell me. Teach me.

Answer mode gets today's job done. Tutor mode builds a skill you keep. Know which one you need.

Answer Mode

Tutor Mode

“Write this SQL query for me.”

“Give me a hint, then check my attempt.”

“What's the answer?”

“Ask me questions until I work it out.”

“Explain the whole topic.”

“Teach one idea, then quiz me.”

“Fix my code.”

“Tell me where the bug is, not how to fix it.”

Answers solve today. Learning solves next time.