An open chat box can make the next step feel obvious: type something and see what appears. A learning activity benefits from a more deliberate beginning.
Write a sentence describing the task before opening the tool. Perhaps you need an explanation of a term, a contrasting example, or questions that could guide further reading. Then decide what information you will use to judge the response.
Define a useful result
An answer that sounds complete may still fail the task. A useful explanation should help the learner explain the idea in their own words. A proposed example should fit the concept. A research suggestion should lead to a source that can actually be checked.
This planning step can also reveal that another resource would be more suitable. A textbook, librarian, teacher, or direct observation may offer a clearer route.
End with a judgment
After using the tool, record what helped and what remained uncertain. Keep the conclusion specific. The activity should leave a trace of what the learner can now do, along with the questions they need to pursue next.
