GENERATIVE AI GUIDE CHAPTER 4
MULTIMODAL GENERATIVE AI TOOLS
#GEN-AI #IMAGETOOLS
In Secondary Science, students can
generate images of models that represent
and explain phenomena (e.g., cell, atom).
They can then evaluate these models for
accuracy.
In History, students can generate an artefact to
demonstrate their historical understanding of an event.
They can reference historical evidence and/or other
concepts (e.g., causation, significance), to present how
the output reflects their interpretation.
to enhance teaching & learning
Guide students in writing prompts, e.g., with prompt templates as an initial scaffold.
Encourage students to use precise subject-specific vocabulary in their prompts, e.g. art terminology, and
evaluate the output to improve the accuracy of terms used.
Have students document each iteration of their product and considerations for each refinement.
Tips for Teachers
Students can use GenAI tools to generate new ideas and translate them into visual products, e.g.
design sketches and 3D models. This helps students experiment early with alternative or
unconventional ideas, before further refining their solutions (Computational Thinking^).
In Art, students can apply design strategies like SCAMPER or shape borrowing techniques in
their prompts to help them refine their product.
Generative AI (GenAI) tools can generate images, audio and videos based on a user’s prompt by mimicking
the style and characteristics of image sets they were trained on. These GenAI tools can be used to develop
critical competencies (e.g., adaptive thinking) in students or for teachers to create customised resources.
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Foster Adaptive Thinking
Illustrate abstract concepts using GenAI tools to help students make connections and draw new
insights from different contexts.
In Language lessons, teachers can guide students in comparing images created with and without descriptive
language prompts and discuss their impact on vivid imagery. Students can demonstrate adaptive thinking by
adjusting their writing according to the purpose, audience, context and culture of each image.
Develop Information Skills
Images, audio and videos convey information. By comparing AI-generated outputs with other
available sources, students can exercise discernment by evaluating the accuracy, credibility and
relevance of the information conveyed (Digital Information Management^).
Tips for Teachers
Promote Inventive Thinking
How can I use multimodal AI tools to develop Emerging
21st Century Competencies and Digital Competencies?
Read more about the Emerging 21CC here (via OPAL login).
^These refer to Digital Competencies. Read more here (via MOE Intranet).
Have students evaluate and discuss the output using relevant criteria, e.g. historical accuracy, relevance to topic,
time period or approaches like cross-referring to other sources.
Have students consider why the output generated differ to deepen their understanding of how accounts are
constructed, and how data in GenAI tools affect the generated image.
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How can I use GenAI tools to create multimodal resources?
Oral Picture Stimulus Composition Stimulus
Comic strips to make content more
accessible and engaging.
Images and videos to support lesson
storyline and gamification, e.g. story
background and avatars.
for resource creation
Student is an [Asian boy in school uniform
with white shirt and black shorts]. Blind man
is [in his 60s wearing a white shirt and jeans,
with sunglasses and holding a walking cane].
Create a [4 panel black and white comic
strip in cartoon style].
Panel 1 is [student walking home from
school].
Panel 2 is [student next to blind man at
traffic light].
Panel 3 is [student holding blind man's hand
to cross the road].
Panel 4 is [blind man saying thank you to
student].
*Image generated with Microsoft Copilot was
further edited for consistency using AI tools
(erase extra canes) and non-AI methods (copy
and paste, edit text).
Teachers can use GenAI tools to quickly create lesson resources including
customised diagrams, illustrations, podcasts, videos and other stimuli.
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Be clear and concise in your prompts to prevent
addition of unintended details in the image
generated.
Add descriptors, e.g., style or mood of artwork,
traits like physical appearance and emotional
expression to help the GenAI tool more
accurately generate your intended image.
Tips for Teachers
Use prompt libraries like Lexica, which
contains images with attached prompts.
Use a text-based generative AI tool to
craft prompts for images or videos and
finetune before using.
Creating stimuli to promote thinking and discussion
Due to the probabilistic nature of GenAI tools, use of the same prompts may not yield the exact
same images, audio or videos.
Increase student engagement through multimodal outputs
Teachers can further explore generative AI tools to generate videos or music.
For more examples of such AI tools, click here.
Example prompt template for images:
Create a [image type – photo, illustration, drawing] of a [person/object] [action] [place/background].
Create a [photo] of a [man] [sorting out rubbish
into three recycling bins] [in Singapore].
*Image generated by Canva
Podcasts to help students review
their lecture content and reinforce
learning.
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Possible example of citation:
OpenAI. (2023). DALL-E (Version 2) [Large
language model]. https://labs.openai.com
Prompt: XXX
Infringement of Copyright
AI image and video generators are
trained on available content on the
web, which may include original
works of artists without their
permission. It is important to respect
the creative rights of artists when
using and sharing the generated
images (e.g. uploading to SLS).
Content Inappropriateness
Tool may potentially generate image,
audio- or video-based outputs that
are inappropriate for students.
Abide by the age advisories of GenAI
tools if the tool is to be used by students.
Teachers can also try out the tool to see
if inappropriate outputs could be
generated, and switch to other tools if
needed.
Accuracy of content
Fact-check, source-check, proof-read, verify
the output (e.g., check the number of
limbs, if the context makes sense)
safeguards
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potential concerns
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Did you know?
You can use Google tools like reverse
image search and about this image
to check if the generated image is
similar to an original work? If so, you
can change the prompt to regenerate
a different image.
Respect creative expression and
academic integrity by citing images,
audio and/or videos generated. While
this may not absolve one of copyright
infringement, it is a good practice.
Bias in Generated Outputs
Due to overrepresentation of particular
groups in training data, there is a risk
that AI-generated images may perpetuate
biases or stereotypes.
Incorporate modifiers in prompts, e.g.
specifying ethnicity, age and contextual
scenarios to counter potential biases
inherent in the training data.
Teachers can encourage students to discuss
how biases in AI-generated outputs may
mirror the stereotypes found in society and
the media.
Avoid using prompts which carry a high risk
of infringing intellectual property rights
(e.g. produce an image similar to [Artist X]'s
works, or incorporate [Brand X]’s logo)
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For more information, please refer to the MMDI circular on the Rules for the use of Generative
AI Applications by Public Officers and IPOS Guidance on AI related Resources
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