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In the age of artificial intelligence, education is rapidly evolving to adapt to new learning modes. One such emerging trend is prompt-based learning, in which learners use carefully crafted prompts to interact with AI tools such as ChatGPT, Bard, or Copilot to enhance their understanding, explore concepts, and generate creative or analytical outputs. This beginner-level analysis explores how prompt-based learning is reshaping the traditional student-teacher-content dynamic by offering personalized, interactive, and on-demand knowledge support. This paper examines the basic structure of prompt-based learning, its key benefits, such as promoting critical thinking, personalized assistance, and faster content creation, as well as early challenges, such as misuse, lack of prompt literacy, and overdependence on AI. Drawing insights from the author's experience as an EdTech entrepreneur working with students and prompt-based skill modules, this paper proposes that prompt-based learning is not just a trend but a potential foundational pillar of future education. The analysis concludes by recommending the integration of prompt literacy into digital education curricula and teacher-training programs to ensure the ethical, effective, and creative use of AI in modern classrooms.