AI Mastery Academy — Grok course

Grok AI Essentials

xAI's assistant for real-time answers, writing, images and X (Twitter) insights

30 classroom sessions • Simple English • Learn by watching, trying and practising

Classroom presentation
AI Mastery Academy • Grok AI Essentials • Simple English
75-minute class format

How each class works

  1. Understand one small idea
  2. Watch the teacher demonstrate
  3. Repeat the steps on your own device
  4. Complete a practical task and homework

Feature names and menus can change by account, device, country and plan — follow what you see on your screen.

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The 30 classes

01Meet Grok02Sign in and get the app03The Grok screen04First conversation05Prompts for Grok06Modes: fast and thinking07Real-time search08DeepSearch09Settings and personalisation10Privacy and data11Voice mode12Upload files and images13Create images with Grok Imagine14Image to video15Grok in X
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The 30 classes

16Writing with Grok17Grok for study18Grok for coding basics19Grok for work20Grok for business21Projects and workspaces22Companions and personalities23Bias, opinions and balance24Safety and fact-checking25Common problems and fixes26Comparing Grok with other assistants27Responsible social media use28Practice project: social media week29Practical examination30Final project and next steps
AI Mastery Academy • Grok AI Essentials • Simple English
Class 01 — Learning goal

Meet Grok

Understand what Grok is.
  • Grok can answer, explain, write and create images.
  • It can use real-time information from the web and X posts.
  • It may be informal and can make mistakes.
  • Some features need a subscription.
AI Mastery Academy • Grok AI Essentials • Simple English
Class 01 — Practical

Student activities

Step by step
  1. Open grok.com or the Grok app.
  2. Type a question.
  3. Read the answer.
  4. Ask a follow-up.
Your turn
  • Ask Grok to introduce itself.
  • Ask a current question.
  • Ask what it may get wrong.
AI Mastery Academy • Grok AI Essentials • Simple English
Class 01 — Try this prompt

Demonstration and discussion

Explain what Grok is and give 5 ways it can help a college student.
Check your understanding
  1. Who makes Grok?
  2. Where can you use it?
  3. Why check answers?
AI Mastery Academy • Grok AI Essentials • Simple English
Class 02 — Learning goal

Sign in and get the app

Start safely.
  • Sign in with an X, Google, Apple or email account.
  • Use official apps only.
  • Never share codes.
  • Free and paid plans differ.
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Class 02 — Practical

Student activities

Step by step
  1. Open the site/app.
  2. Sign in.
  3. Check settings.
  4. Send a greeting.
Your turn
  • Sign in.
  • Find the message box.
  • Send a message.
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Class 02 — Try this prompt

Demonstration and discussion

Guide me to sign in to Grok step by step.
Check your understanding
  1. Which accounts work?
  2. Where are official apps?
  3. Should you share codes?
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Class 03 — Learning goal

The Grok screen

Learn the layout.
  • Message box.
  • Attach button for images/files.
  • Mode/model selector.
  • History and settings.
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Class 03 — Practical

Student activities

Step by step
  1. Find each part.
  2. Start a new chat.
  3. Open history.
  4. Open settings.
Your turn
  • Show parts to a partner.
  • Start a chat.
  • Open history.
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Class 03 — Try this prompt

Demonstration and discussion

Explain each button on the Grok screen.
Check your understanding
  1. Where is history?
  2. How do you attach?
  3. What is the mode selector?
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Class 04 — Learning goal

First conversation

Ask and follow up.
  • One question at a time.
  • Ask simpler/shorter.
  • Ask for examples.
  • New topic, new chat.
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Class 04 — Practical

Student activities

Step by step
  1. Ask a question.
  2. Simplify.
  3. Example.
  4. Checklist.
Your turn
  • 4-message conversation.
  • Translate to Hindi.
  • New chat.
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Class 04 — Try this prompt

Demonstration and discussion

How can I improve my sleep routine? Give a 7-point checklist.
Check your understanding
  1. What is a follow-up?
  2. When new chat?
  3. Why ask examples?
AI Mastery Academy • Grok AI Essentials • Simple English
Class 05 — Learning goal

Prompts for Grok

Write clear requests.
  • Task.
  • Context.
  • Audience.
  • Format.
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Class 05 — Practical

Student activities

Step by step
  1. Write task.
  2. Add context.
  3. Add audience.
  4. Add format.
Your turn
  • Improve a vague prompt.
  • Write one for a message.
  • Compare.
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Class 05 — Try this prompt

Demonstration and discussion

Write a 50-word LinkedIn post announcing I completed an AI course, humble and positive.
Check your understanding
  1. Prompt parts?
  2. Why context?
  3. What is format?
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Class 06 — Learning goal

Modes: fast and thinking

Choose response modes.
  • Fast for simple questions.
  • Think/Expert for complex reasoning.
  • Thinking takes longer.
  • Check the mode before asking.
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Class 06 — Practical

Student activities

Step by step
  1. Ask a simple question in fast mode.
  2. Ask a puzzle in thinking mode.
  3. Compare.
  4. Note differences.
Your turn
  • Compare two modes.
  • Use thinking for a maths task.
  • Note time.
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Class 06 — Try this prompt

Demonstration and discussion

A shop sells pens at ₹12 each with 10% off on 20 or more. What do 25 pens cost? Show steps.
Check your understanding
  1. When use thinking mode?
  2. Why does it take longer?
  3. Fast mode use?
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Class 07 — Learning goal

Real-time search

Get current information.
  • Ask about today's news and trends.
  • Ask for sources/links.
  • Social posts can be wrong or biased.
  • Confirm with official news.
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Class 07 — Practical

Student activities

Step by step
  1. Ask a current question.
  2. Ask for sources.
  3. Open them.
  4. Confirm.
Your turn
  • Ask two current questions.
  • Check sources.
  • Compare with a news site.
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Class 07 — Try this prompt

Demonstration and discussion

What is trending in Indian technology news today? Give sources.
Check your understanding
  1. Where does Grok get news?
  2. Why can posts be wrong?
  3. How confirm?
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Class 08 — Learning goal

DeepSearch

Research topics deeply.
  • Choose DeepSearch where available.
  • Ask detailed questions.
  • Read sources.
  • Verify key facts.
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Class 08 — Practical

Student activities

Step by step
  1. Select DeepSearch.
  2. Ask a question.
  3. Read the report.
  4. Verify.
Your turn
  • Run DeepSearch.
  • Verify two facts.
  • Summarise.
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Class 08 — Try this prompt

Demonstration and discussion

Compare the top 3 budget smartphones in India for students in a table with sources.
Check your understanding
  1. What is DeepSearch?
  2. Why verify?
  3. When use it?
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Class 09 — Learning goal

Settings and personalisation

Adjust Grok.
  • Custom instructions for tone and style.
  • Privacy and data options.
  • Memory options where available.
  • Theme and language.
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Class 09 — Practical

Student activities

Step by step
  1. Open settings.
  2. Add custom instructions.
  3. Review privacy.
  4. Change theme.
Your turn
  • Add instructions.
  • Review privacy.
  • Test.
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Class 09 — Try this prompt

Demonstration and discussion

Always reply in simple English with Indian examples.
Check your understanding
  1. Where are settings?
  2. What are custom instructions?
  3. Privacy options?
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Class 10 — Learning goal

Privacy and data

Protect information.
  • No passwords, OTPs, bank or ID numbers.
  • Review X privacy settings for AI.
  • Use private chat modes where available.
  • Delete chats.
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Class 10 — Practical

Student activities

Step by step
  1. Review settings.
  2. Find data sharing options.
  3. Delete a chat.
  4. Write rules.
Your turn
  • Check settings.
  • Delete a chat.
  • List rules.
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Class 10 — Try this prompt

Demonstration and discussion

How can I control whether my X posts are used for AI training?
Check your understanding
  1. Never-share items?
  2. Where are X data settings?
  3. How delete?
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Class 11 — Learning goal

Voice mode

Talk with Grok.
  • Tap voice.
  • Choose a voice/personality where available.
  • Practise speaking.
  • Use earphones.
AI Mastery Academy • Grok AI Essentials • Simple English
Class 11 — Practical

Student activities

Step by step
  1. Open voice.
  2. Ask a question.
  3. Continue conversation.
  4. End.
Your turn
  • Ask 3 voice questions.
  • Practise a role-play.
  • End.
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Class 11 — Try this prompt

Demonstration and discussion

Help me practise ordering food in a restaurant in English.
Check your understanding
  1. How start voice?
  2. Use?
  3. Earphones why?
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Class 12 — Learning goal

Upload files and images

Ask about documents and photos.
  • Attach files/images.
  • Ask for summaries.
  • Extract data.
  • Check accuracy.
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Class 12 — Practical

Student activities

Step by step
  1. Upload a photo.
  2. Ask a question.
  3. Upload a PDF.
  4. Summarise.
Your turn
  • Upload one image.
  • Upload one file.
  • Verify.
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Class 12 — Try this prompt

Demonstration and discussion

Summarise this PDF notice in 5 points and list deadlines.
Check your understanding
  1. What can you upload?
  2. What to ask?
  3. Why verify?
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Class 13 — Learning goal

Create images with Grok Imagine

Generate images.
  • Describe subject, style, light.
  • Edit with follow-ups.
  • Avoid real-person deepfakes.
  • Follow content rules.
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Class 13 — Practical

Student activities

Step by step
  1. Write prompt.
  2. Generate.
  3. Edit.
  4. Download.
Your turn
  • Generate two images.
  • Edit one.
  • Download.
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Class 13 — Try this prompt

Demonstration and discussion

Create an image of a rainy Kolkata street with yellow taxis, cinematic style.
Check your understanding
  1. Prompt parts?
  2. What to avoid?
  3. How edit?
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Class 14 — Learning goal

Image to video

Animate images (where available).
  • Start from your own image.
  • Describe the motion.
  • Keep it short.
  • Do not animate real people without consent.
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Class 14 — Practical

Student activities

Step by step
  1. Upload/generate image.
  2. Describe motion.
  3. Generate video.
  4. Review.
Your turn
  • Create one short video.
  • Review it.
  • Save it.
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Class 14 — Try this prompt

Demonstration and discussion

Animate my product photo with a slow rotating camera move.
Check your understanding
  1. What is image-to-video?
  2. Consent rule?
  3. Keep length?
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Class 15 — Learning goal

Grok in X

Use Grok while browsing X.
  • Tap the Grok icon on a post.
  • Ask for context.
  • Check original sources.
  • Avoid spreading rumours.
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Class 15 — Practical

Student activities

Step by step
  1. Open X.
  2. Choose a post.
  3. Ask Grok to explain.
  4. Check sources.
Your turn
  • Explain two posts.
  • Check one claim.
  • Discuss bias.
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Class 15 — Try this prompt

Demonstration and discussion

Explain the context of this post and whether the claim is verified.
Check your understanding
  1. How use Grok in X?
  2. Why check sources?
  3. What is a rumour?
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Class 16 — Learning goal

Writing with Grok

Draft messages and posts.
  • Give tone and length.
  • Edit in your voice.
  • Check facts.
  • Avoid offensive content.
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Class 16 — Practical

Student activities

Step by step
  1. Ask for a draft.
  2. Edit tone.
  3. Shorten.
  4. Finalise.
Your turn
  • Write posts.
  • Write an email.
  • Edit.
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Class 16 — Try this prompt

Demonstration and discussion

Write 3 short X posts about a free health camp this Sunday in Salt Lake.
Check your understanding
  1. Why give tone?
  2. Why check facts?
  3. What to avoid?
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Class 17 — Learning goal

Grok for study

Learn topics.
  • Explanations step by step.
  • Quizzes.
  • Study plans.
  • Own work.
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Class 17 — Practical

Student activities

Step by step
  1. Topic.
  2. Explain.
  3. Quiz.
  4. Plan.
Your turn
  • Learn a topic.
  • Quiz.
  • Plan.
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Class 17 — Try this prompt

Demonstration and discussion

Explain Newton's three laws with daily-life examples and 5 quiz questions.
Check your understanding
  1. How help study?
  2. Why not copy?
  3. Quiz use?
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Class 18 — Learning goal

Grok for coding basics

Get coding help.
  • Ask for explanations line by line.
  • Test code yourself.
  • Never paste secrets.
  • Learn, don't just copy.
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Class 18 — Practical

Student activities

Step by step
  1. Ask for simple code.
  2. Ask explanation.
  3. Run it.
  4. Fix errors.
Your turn
  • Generate a small page.
  • Ask explanation.
  • Test it.
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Class 18 — Try this prompt

Demonstration and discussion

Write a simple HTML page with my shop name, phone and a WhatsApp button. Explain each line.
Check your understanding
  1. Why test code?
  2. What not to paste?
  3. Learn how?
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Class 19 — Learning goal

Grok for work

Office and career tasks.
  • Truthful CV.
  • Interview practice.
  • Meeting notes.
  • Company data rules.
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Class 19 — Practical

Student activities

Step by step
  1. List skills.
  2. Draft CV.
  3. Practise.
  4. Improve.
Your turn
  • CV.
  • Interview.
  • Email.
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Class 19 — Try this prompt

Demonstration and discussion

Ask me 5 interview questions for a customer support job, one at a time.
Check your understanding
  1. Why truthful?
  2. Practise how?
  3. Data rules?
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Class 20 — Learning goal

Grok for business

Marketing and trends.
  • Find trends.
  • Write posts.
  • Analyse competitors.
  • Verify claims.
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Class 20 — Practical

Student activities

Step by step
  1. Describe business.
  2. Ask trends.
  3. Draft posts.
  4. Edit.
Your turn
  • Find trends.
  • Write posts.
  • Plan a week.
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Class 20 — Try this prompt

Demonstration and discussion

What festival marketing ideas are trending for small clothing shops in India this season?
Check your understanding
  1. Business uses?
  2. Verify why?
  3. Trend use?
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Class 21 — Learning goal

Projects and workspaces

Organise work.
  • Create a project.
  • Add files.
  • Add instructions.
  • Keep related chats.
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Class 21 — Practical

Student activities

Step by step
  1. Create.
  2. Add file.
  3. Add instruction.
  4. Chat.
Your turn
  • Create a project.
  • Add file.
  • Ask 2 questions.
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Class 21 — Try this prompt

Demonstration and discussion

In this project, act as my shop marketing helper using the attached price list.
Check your understanding
  1. What is a project?
  2. Why files?
  3. Instructions?
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Class 22 — Learning goal

Companions and personalities

Understand character modes.
  • Companions are AI characters, not real people.
  • Avoid sharing personal details.
  • Set time limits.
  • Parents should supervise children.
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Class 22 — Practical

Student activities

Step by step
  1. Learn what companions are.
  2. Review age settings.
  3. Discuss healthy use.
  4. Write rules.
Your turn
  • Discuss pros and cons.
  • Write personal rules.
  • Review settings.
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Class 22 — Try this prompt

Demonstration and discussion

Explain healthy ways to use AI chat characters and warning signs of overuse.
Check your understanding
  1. Are companions real?
  2. Healthy use?
  3. Child safety?
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Class 23 — Learning goal

Bias, opinions and balance

Get balanced views.
  • Ask for both sides.
  • Check facts separately.
  • Be careful with political content.
  • Form your own opinion.
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Class 23 — Practical

Student activities

Step by step
  1. Ask a debate question.
  2. Ask both sides.
  3. Check facts.
  4. Write your view.
Your turn
  • Compare views.
  • Verify a fact.
  • Write your opinion.
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Class 23 — Try this prompt

Demonstration and discussion

Give the main arguments for and against online classes for school students.
Check your understanding
  1. What is bias?
  2. How get balance?
  3. Why own opinion?
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Class 24 — Learning goal

Safety and fact-checking

Avoid mistakes and misuse.
  • Check numbers and laws.
  • Health/money care.
  • Scams.
  • No harmful use.
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Class 24 — Practical

Student activities

Step by step
  1. Question.
  2. Claim.
  3. Verify.
  4. Note.
Your turn
  • Fact-check two items.
  • Spot fake media.
  • Rules.
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Class 24 — Try this prompt

Demonstration and discussion

List 6 signs a viral video may be fake or AI-generated.
Check your understanding
  1. Fact-check?
  2. Fake media signs?
  3. Harmful use?
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Class 25 — Learning goal

Common problems and fixes

Solve issues.
  • Limits: wait or plan.
  • Missing features: region/plan.
  • Poor answers: rephrase.
  • Login: official help.
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Class 25 — Practical

Student activities

Step by step
  1. Identify.
  2. Refresh.
  3. Rephrase.
  4. Help.
Your turn
  • Fix prompt.
  • Find help.
  • New chat.
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Class 25 — Try this prompt

Demonstration and discussion

Grok says I reached my limit. What can I do?
Check your understanding
  1. Limits?
  2. Missing features?
  3. Help?
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Class 26 — Learning goal

Comparing Grok with other assistants

Choose the right tool.
  • Grok: real-time X and web.
  • ChatGPT/Gemini/Claude: broad features.
  • Compare on your task.
  • Use the best tool for the job.
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Class 26 — Practical

Student activities

Step by step
  1. Choose a task.
  2. Try in two tools.
  3. Compare.
  4. Decide.
Your turn
  • Compare one task.
  • Note strengths.
  • Choose.
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Class 26 — Try this prompt

Demonstration and discussion

Make a comparison table of Grok, ChatGPT and Gemini for a beginner.
Check your understanding
  1. Grok strength?
  2. Why compare?
  3. Choose how?
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Class 27 — Learning goal

Responsible social media use

Post responsibly.
  • Label AI content where needed.
  • No fake news.
  • Respect privacy.
  • Follow platform rules.
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Class 27 — Practical

Student activities

Step by step
  1. Draft post.
  2. Check facts.
  3. Label AI images.
  4. Post.
Your turn
  • Draft responsible posts.
  • Label AI.
  • Check rules.
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Class 27 — Try this prompt

Demonstration and discussion

Write a responsible caption for an AI-generated festival image and mention it is AI-made.
Check your understanding
  1. Why label AI?
  2. Privacy?
  3. Platform rules?
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Class 28 — Learning goal

Practice project: social media week

Plan a week of posts.
  • Research trends.
  • Write posts.
  • Create images.
  • Schedule.
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Class 28 — Practical

Student activities

Step by step
  1. Research.
  2. Write.
  3. Images.
  4. Schedule.
Your turn
  • Create 7 posts.
  • 2 images.
  • Schedule.
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Class 28 — Try this prompt

Demonstration and discussion

Plan 7 days of posts for a tea stall with captions and image ideas.
Check your understanding
  1. Steps?
  2. Tools used?
  3. Results?
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Class 29 — Learning goal

Practical examination

Show skills.
  • Prompting.
  • Search.
  • Images.
  • Safety.
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Class 29 — Practical

Student activities

Step by step
  1. Read.
  2. Do.
  3. Show.
  4. Explain.
Your turn
  • Three tasks.
  • Sources.
  • Safety.
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Class 29 — Try this prompt

Demonstration and discussion

Find today's top sports news with sources and write a 40-word summary.
Check your understanding
  1. Hardest?
  2. Verify?
  3. Safety?
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Class 30 — Learning goal

Final project and next steps

Build something useful.
  • Choose project.
  • Three features.
  • Improve.
  • Present.
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Class 30 — Practical

Student activities

Step by step
  1. Choose.
  2. Plan.
  3. Build.
  4. Present.
Your turn
  • Project.
  • Present.
  • Next steps.
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Class 30 — Try this prompt

Demonstration and discussion

Suggest 5 Grok project ideas for students or small businesses.
Check your understanding
  1. What made?
  2. Features?
  3. Next?
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Course complete

Well done!

Keep practising for 20 minutes a day. Check important answers. Never share passwords or OTPs.

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