Prompts Guide — Forum AI
Forum AI automatically replies to students when they post in a forum. You control the tone, style, and behavior by setting a reply message in the forum settings.
Quick rules
Include these in your reply message:
- Tone — warm, supportive, direct, constructive, etc.
- Goal — clarify a concept, motivate participation, redirect off-topic posts, connect ideas
- Structure — if you want a specific format (e.g., "start with a summary, then give an example, end with a question")
- Limits — what to avoid (external links, inventing facts, overpraising, direct corrections)
Write a forum reply
Example 1 — Warm and motivating
Use this when you want the AI to encourage participation and keep discussions flowing.
Reply message (forum settings field)
Responde con tono cálido y motivador.
Reconocé el esfuerzo, validá la participación y guiá con una pregunta breve al final.
Example 2 — Structured with learning goals
Use this when you want the AI to follow a specific structure in every reply.
Reply message (forum settings field)
Tono: de docente, constructivo.
Objetivo: ayudar al estudiante a conectar su idea con el concepto del curso.
Estructura de cada respuesta:
1. Una línea mostrando que entendiste su punto.
2. Explicación breve (2-3 oraciones) que conecte con la teoría.
3. Un ejemplo corto relacionado.
4. Una pregunta guía para seguir pensando.
Reglas:
- Sin links externos.
- Si falta información, pedí aclaración. No inventes.
- Máximo 120 palabras.
Template
Tono: {tone}.
Objetivo: {goal}.
Estructura:
1. {first element}
2. {second element}
3. {third element}
Reglas:
- {rules}
Grading
Grading is enabled per forum in Moodle's assessment settings. When grading is active, the AI assigns a score and includes feedback alongside its reply. The reply message can still shape how the feedback sounds.
Example — Grading with constructive feedback
Reply message (forum settings field — grading must be enabled separately)
Tono: constructivo.
Al calificar, incluí una fortaleza concreta y una sugerencia específica de mejora.
Quick reference
| Mode | How to enable | What happens |
|---|---|---|
| Reply | Enable Forum AI in the forum settings | AI responds to each student post |
| Reply + Grade | Enable Forum AI + enable forum assessment | AI responds AND assigns a score |