This assignment, by Mark C. Marino and Rob Wittig, is from the TextGenEd collection in the WAC Clearinghouse Repository.
The abstract from the site explains:
The Grand Exhibition of Prompts, a netprov
In this collaborative creative writing game on a threaded discussion platform students experiment with AI image-making programs, but concentrate on the expressive, literary power of the verbal prompts they write. As language arts, image-making prompts are concentrated, evocative, use sentences, fragments, lists and non-sequiturs. In other words they are poetic (but don’t tell them that until later!). Students can be evaluated on their contributions, and on their support and encouragement of other writers.
Key Features of This Assignment
- Collaborative Creative Writing Game
- This assignment transforms the classroom into a collaborative environment where students engage in a creative writing game. Utilizing a threaded discussion platform, students experiment with AI image-making programs, focusing on the verbal prompts they create. This setup encourages peer interaction and collective creativity, making the learning process dynamic and interactive.
- Emphasis on Expressive Language
- The assignment highlights the literary and expressive potential of verbal prompts. Students are encouraged to craft prompts that are evocative and poetic, using various sentence structures, fragments, lists, and non-sequiturs. This aspect of the assignment helps students develop a nuanced understanding of how language can be used creatively and effectively to communicate complex ideas.
- Evaluation and Peer Support
- Students are evaluated not only on the quality of their prompts but also on their support and encouragement of other writers. This dual focus on individual contribution and peer engagement fosters a supportive learning community and emphasizes the importance of collaborative learning and mutual support in creative endeavors.
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