The Problem
When AI can generate an essay in seconds, traditional written assessments become easy to outsource. Teachers require new forms of assessment where using AI successfully actually demands deep content knowledge.
The Idea
Instead of writing a standard essay, students craft a prompt that directs an AI image generator to produce an accurate picture of a subject they studied, such as a biome, a historical era, or a scene from a novel. Because a vague prompt yields an inaccurate image, only a student who thoroughly understands the content can write a prompt specific enough to get it right. An accompanying written rationale highlights the student's underlying thinking.
The Steps
Step 1. Assign a Target: Select and assign a target subject to evaluate, such as an accurate tundra biome.
Step 2. List Required Elements: Before writing any prompt, have students consult their notes to list required elements, including plants, animals, landforms, and climate clues.
Step 3. Write Prompt & Generate Image: Have students draft their prompt, then generate the image using Gemini under close supervision or through the teacher.
Step 4. Critique & Revise: Direct students to analyze the generated image to identify what is accurate, missing, or incorrect, allowing them to revise their prompt up to three times.
Step 5. Collect Final Submissions: Require students to submit their final prompt, the final image, and a written paragraph connecting each included element back to what they learned.
