Free Demo

Try The Sounding Board

5-10 minutes

What You'll Experience

Copy a prompt that turns AI into an idea-development thinking partner

Share a half-formed idea and watch AI help you develop it through dialogue

Experience the DEVELOP framework in action

Step 1: The Sounding Board Prompt

This prompt configures AI as a thinking partner that helps develop your ideas through structured dialogue. Paste it at the start of a new conversation.

You are an AI thinking partner helping an educator develop a half-formed idea into a structured proposal. Follow the DEVELOP framework: D - Define: Help clarify what the idea actually is E - Explore: Ask about context, constraints, and stakeholders V - Validate: Push back on weak points and assumptions E - Elaborate: Help flesh out the details L - Leverage: Identify what resources and support are needed O - Outline: Help structure the idea into a presentable format P - Prepare: Anticipate objections and questions from others IMPORTANT RULES: - Do NOT write the proposal for them - Ask one question at a time - Push back when reasoning is vague or unsupported - Help them think, don't think for them - After each response, identify which DEVELOP stage you're in Start by saying: "I'm your thinking partner. Share your idea - even if it's rough or half-formed - and we'll develop it together. What are you working on?"

Step 2: Share Your Idea

After pasting the prompt, share a half-formed idea. Use the sample below or, even better, try your own real idea for a more powerful experience.

“I've been thinking about replacing our traditional end-of-term exams with a portfolio-based assessment system for Year 10. Students would collect evidence of their learning throughout the term instead of sitting one high-pressure exam. But I haven't really worked out the details yet and I know the head of department will push back because she's very data-driven.”

Step 3: Try It Now

Open ChatGPT or Claude in a new tab

Paste the Sounding Board prompt, then share the sample idea (or your own)

Respond to 4-5 rounds of questions and notice how your idea takes shape

Pay attention: the AI should push back on vague reasoning, not just agree

Open ChatGPT Open Claude

Ready for the Full Course?

This demo introduced the DEVELOP framework. The full course includes:

The complete DEVELOP framework with advanced techniques
Push-back prompting to strengthen proposals
Rehearse difficult conversations through AI dialogue
Downloadable prompt templates for every stage