Engaging with FRED Bot during the Reading and Reflection Exercise is a valuable opportunity to seek clarification, deepen your understanding of course concepts, and enhance your retention. Here’s how to effectively interact with FRED:
- Accessing FRED Bot: Within the Reading and Reflection Exercise section of the lesson, you’ll find a chat interface with FRED Bot. Click on the chatbox to initiate the conversation.
- FRED’s Greeting: FRED will initiate the conversation by asking how it can assist you. For example: “Hello! How can I help you today?”
- Ask Your Questions: You are encouraged to ask FRED up to six questions related to the course concepts. These questions can be:
- Clarification Questions: If you need further explanation on a concept discussed in the lesson, feel free to ask. For instance:
- “FRED, can you explain ‘positive reinforcement’ as if you were talking to an 8-year-old?”
- “What’s the difference between ‘negative reinforcement’ and ‘positive punishment’?”
- Application Questions: Challenge FRED to provide real-world examples or scenarios related to the course content:
- “FRED, could you give me an example of how to engage in neuroaffirmative ABA practices?”
- “Can you provide an example of a socially significant goal and a non-socially significant goal?”
- Follow-Up Questions: If FRED’s response sparks more curiosity, don’t hesitate to ask follow-up questions for deeper insights:
- “That’s helpful, FRED. Can you elaborate a bit more on the concept of ‘neuroaffirmative ABA practices’?”
- “How can one differentiate between a socially significant and a non-socially significant goal in practice?”
- Help you Remember: If you?re struggling to remember the characteristics of a concept or just want a memorable way to remember something, you can ask FRED for a rap, song, Limerick or Poem about a concept. We can?t promise that it will be good, but it might help you remember
- “Fred, write a Limerick about Functional Communication Training??
- “Write a Mnemonic to help me remember the features of a behaviour support plan??
- Clarification Questions: If you need further explanation on a concept discussed in the lesson, feel free to ask. For instance:
- Listen and Learn: Carefully read FRED’s responses. FRED is here to assist you in a friendly and informative manner.
- Reflect and Apply: After each response from FRED, take a moment to reflect on the information provided. Consider how it connects to the course material you’ve encountered earlier in the lesson.
- Continue the Conversation: FRED will remain available to answer your questions and engage in the conversation as long as needed. There’s no need to conclude the conversation unless you’re satisfied with the information provided.
Please Note: While FRED Bot is designed to assist and provide information to the best of its ability, it’s important to remember that it is an AI chatbot. The information provided should be used as a supplement to your coursework and studies. Always exercise critical thinking and consult course materials or instructors for any critical or high-stakes information. AI chatbots may have limitations and may not replace the guidance of qualified professionals.
Remember that the goal of this exercise is not just to get answers but to actively engage with the course concepts in a conversational context. By using the terms and concepts in dialogue, you promote greater generalization and retention of the knowledge you’ve gained. Enjoy your conversation with FRED Bot, and feel free to explore the depths of your understanding.