MAPS Framework & Prompt Builder - AI For Global Education

MAPS: A Framework for Generative AI

Streamlined Guidance for International Higher Education

International offices need quick, practical guidance for generative AI. MAPS distils best practice into four intuitive pillars—Mission, Audience, Place, Safeguarding—each grounded in intercultural nuance and risk management. It helps practitioners craft prompts that are clear, culturally attuned, and compliant.

The Four Pillars of MAPS

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Mission

What precise outcome do we want, and how does it advance our international strategy?

A

Audience

Who will use the output? Which languages, cultures, and time-zones must we honour?

P

Place

What cross-cultural norms, regulations, and logistics shape this task?

S

Safeguarding

How will we ensure accuracy, inclusivity, data protection, and accountability?

Why MAPS? The four pillars are memorable and evoke global navigation—ideal for cross-border work.

Example Prompt in Action

Task: Create a cultural adaptation guide for UK students going to Poland.

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Mission: Compile a pocket-sized guide for University of Leeds students studying at University of Warsaw for Spring 2026.
A
Audience: Target 19-22 year old students. Use clear British English with some Polish courtesy phrases (e.g., Dziękuję).
P
Place: Detail Warsaw-specific norms: classroom formality, tipping, transport etiquette, academic calendar differences, and local events.
S
Safeguarding: Cross-check facts with official sources, avoid stereotypes, use plain language, add alt-text, and include a feedback email.

Implementation Tips

Prompt Templates

Store common MAPS prompts in a shared library.

Micro-Training

Offer 20-minute sessions on MAPS and responsible AI use.

Feedback Loop

Invite staff to rate AI outputs and refine prompts.

Conclusion

By running every AI request through Mission, Audience, Place, and Safeguarding, international offices can harness generative AI confidently—enhancing global engagement while upholding cultural integrity and institutional responsibility.

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MAPS Prompt Builder

Fill in each section to construct a comprehensive prompt. Then, see your result and copy it.

What is the precise outcome you want? How does it advance your strategy?

Who will read the output? Which languages, cultures, and time-zones must you honour?

What cross-cultural norms, regulations, and logistics shape this task?

How will you ensure accuracy, inclusivity, data protection, and accountability?