• An overview of the characteristics of the approach

Direct Instruction: This learning method is led by the teacher, guiding students through the learning process. Through the teacher’s explanations and demonstrations, students can ask any questions, and the teacher will provide answers. In this method, students passively receive knowledge. It is highly efficient, allowing core content to be delivered in a short period of time, but it offers less opportunity for independent exploration. Clearly, this method is also the preferred teaching approach for most schools and educational institutions. Not only is it a traditional teaching method, but it is also relatively one of the most effective approaches.

Cooperative Learning: Students collaborate in groups, exploring and sharing knowledge together to compensate for individual shortcomings and achieve more comprehensive learning. This method enhances understanding and increases learning interest, but it may require more time and coordination. I personally strongly advocate for this learning method because, for me, it allows me to better utilize my strengths, engage in discussions with classmates, and learn from each other. Not only can I acquire new knowledge—including insights from my peers’ areas of expertise—but I can also improve mutual learning and collaboration with my classmates.

  • A discussion of how the approach does or does not align with your chosen topic.

By combining these two learning methods with our discussion on how to have accurate and efficient conversations with AI, we can provide both teachers and students with more precise information and enable the correct and effective use of modern technology. Cooperative learning primarily involves students learning from one another. I believe that through this approach, students can better explore different learning methods, gain knowledge from multiple perspectives, and ultimately achieve better learning outcomes.

  • If it has a place in your final Interactive Learning Design (why or why not)

Direct Instruction and Cooperative Learning are both suitable learning methods for our topic. By combining Direct Instruction with Cooperative Learning, we can learn how to efficiently ask AI questions to obtain the necessary information while also finding the learning approach that best suits us.