This page is dedicated to empowering teachers with the knowledge and resources they need to navigate the fascinating world of Artificial Intelligence (AI). In this rapidly evolving era, AI has emerged as a transformative force, impacting various aspects of our lives, including education. Understanding the fundamentals of AI is becoming increasingly crucial for educators, as it enables them to prepare students for the challenges and opportunities of the future.

So, what exactly is Artificial Intelligence? In simple terms, AI refers to the development of intelligent machines that can perform tasks that typically require human intelligence. These tasks encompass a wide range of activities, from speech recognition and image processing to decision-making and problem-solving. AI systems are designed to learn from data, adapt to new inputs, and improve their performance over time without explicit programming.

The field of AI encompasses several key subfields, including machine learning, natural language processing, computer vision, and robotics. Machine learning, in particular, forms the backbone of AI applications, enabling systems to analyze vast amounts of data, identify patterns, and make predictions or decisions based on those patterns. Natural language processing facilitates communication between humans and machines, while computer vision enables machines to interpret and understand visual information.

In an educational context, AI has the potential to revolutionize teaching and learning experiences. It can assist teachers in automating administrative tasks, personalizing instruction to meet individual student needs, and providing timely feedback and assessment. AI-powered tools can also enhance student engagement through interactive simulations, virtual reality experiences, and adaptive learning platforms.

However, as educators, it is essential to approach AI with a critical mindset. Understanding the ethical implications, potential biases, and limitations of AI systems is crucial to ensure its responsible and equitable implementation. By fostering a deep understanding of AI concepts, algorithms, and applications, teachers can guide students to become informed consumers, creators, and contributors in an AI-driven world.

On this website, we aim to provide educators with comprehensive resources, expert insights, and practical strategies to integrate AI into their teaching practices. From beginner-level introductions to advanced AI concepts, we offer a wealth of articles, tutorials, lesson plans, and case studies to support your professional growth and enable you to unlock the full potential of AI in education.

Join us on this exciting journey as we explore the transformative power of Artificial Intelligence and its profound impact on the future of education. Let's equip ourselves with the knowledge and skills to empower the next generation of learners in an increasingly AI-driven world.

What is ChatGPT?

Think of ChatGPT as a very knowledgeable and well-read librarian who has read and memorized countless books, articles, and journals on a wide range of topics. Just as a librarian can quickly search through their vast collection of information to find the answer to a patron's question, ChatGPT can use its vast knowledge base to provide information and insights on almost any topic you can think of.

But, unlike a human librarian, ChatGPT doesn't just have access to a static collection of books - it's constantly updating its knowledge base with new information and learning from every interaction it has. This means that over time, ChatGPT's understanding and insights will continue to improve and become more sophisticated.

Possible Uses for ChatGPT:

creating rubrics (prompt it to create the rubric in a table format or any other alternative format
have it use the rubric it created to grade the student work and provide feedback

Analogies

washing dishes by hand vs. using a dishwasher/ washing clothes by hand and using a clothes line vs. a washer and dryer
using a slide rule vs. a calculator

Training ChatGPT

using prompts to dial-in the result you are looking for. Ask it to clarify or refine the answer.
Sample prompts to try (copy and paste these into ChatGPT):
- - "Create a rubric for a 10th grade research paper that addresses the following categories: thesis statement, style organization, quality of information, MLA format. Make each category worth a maximum of 20 points"

50 ChatGPT Prompts for Teachers

ChatGPT is fast becoming a valuable tool for teachers! Not only can this AI chatbot save you time and improve your teacher workflow, it can also help you create innovative learning experiences and build easy assessment opportunities. The following list of prompts will help you craft “just right” commands so you can get the most out of this robust tool. Find a prompt, modify it to suit your needs, and see the difference it can make in your classroom!

***you can copy and paste directly from the quotes below

Create Assessment Supports

Write open-ended questions: “Give me 10 question prompts to assess students’ understanding of animal adaptations.”
Write multiple-choice questions: “Provide 10 multiple choice questions about the period of Reconstruction.”
Create questions based on a video transcript: Copy YouTube (or other video) transcript and paste into ChatGPT. Ask to “Generate 5 multiple choice/fill-in-the-blank/open-ended questions from this transcript.”
Create questions based on a text: “Give me 10 open-ended questions about the text Long Way Down by Jason Reynolds.”
Design a rubric: “Create a rubric to grade an 8th grade informational report on the history and culture of the Dakota tribal nation.”
Generate IEP goals: “Based on the following student abilities [insert abilities here], give me 5 specific and measurable goals for the student to work towards.”
Create a study guide: “Give me a study guide for an 8th grade student preparing for a test on the branches of government.”
Generate a set of practice problems: “Create a set of practice problems for 3rd grade students learning beginner algebra.”
Create flashcards: “Create a set of vocabulary flashcards for a unit on geographic landforms.”

Design Lessons and Activities

Generate descriptions of historical events and biographies: “Summarize the life of Anne Frank in 50 words or less.”
Generate an age-appropriate explanation: “Explain a lunar eclipse for an 8 year old.”
Develop directions: “Write step-by-step directions for creating reminders in Google Calendar.”
Hook students with an interesting lesson introduction: “Give me 5 fun ways to introduce a lesson on the properties of water.”
Create a script for your lesson: “I want to teach the concept of sentence fluency to my 3rd graders. What can I say to introduce the lesson?”
Design an entire lesson: “Create a 1 hour lesson plan for introducing the water cycle suitable for 4th graders.”
Create collaborative learning activity ideas: “Give me group 5 learning activities for 9th graders to learn about human geography.”
Create a game: “Develop the rules for a children’s game that combines rolling dice and collecting coins to equal 1 dollar.”
Design a unit outline: “Develop a 5 day unit plan outline for teaching students about ancient civilizations including Aztec, Roman, Greek, Chinese and Mayan.”
Develop a slide show presentation: “Give me a 5 slide presentation about the effects of climate change on agriculture.”
Differentiate for varying student needs: “Modify this lesson [insert lesson description] to support a student with visual impairment.”
Author short decodable reading passages: “Write a 5 sentence (decodable) paragraph containing R-controlled vowels ar, er, ur and or.”
Create long form reading passages: “Write a 500 word fictional passage using ‘the hero’s journey’ story arc.”
Write interactive stories: “Design a ‘choose-your-own-adventure’ story about the American gold rush.”
Craft sentences using specific vocabulary: “Give me 3 sentences using the word ‘atmosphere.”
Extract keywords from a text: “Give me 5 key words from the following piece of text [paste text] and provide definitions for all of them.”
Create a list of words using any criteria: “Give me a list of adverbs.”
Generate a table of information: “Create a table of animal adaptations organized under habitat column headings.”

Craft Better Communication

Respond to a challenging situation with a caregiver: “Give me advice for talking to a caregiver about their child who is struggling to turn in work on time.”
Write an email newsletter: “Write an email newsletter for families of my kindergarten students that includes [fill in the required information].”
Create an email template: “Design an email template for communicating with school staff about the important events for the week.”
Write an email: “Write an email reminding families to sign up for a virtual conference slot before the end of the week.”
Revise copy or email message: “Rewrite this text using more precise, clear and professional wording.”
Generate captions for social media posts: “Write 5 caption options for a social media post for a basketball team’s game highlights.”
Generate content for anchor charts and posters: “Create a poster that lists 5 things students should remember when working in a collaborative group.”
Create classroom management prompts: “Generate ideas for interacting with students who may be passively disengaged or disruptive in a high school math class.”

Create Writing Supports

Paste text into ChatGPT, ask to revise: “Revise this piece of text to be more concise (or simple, complex, or humorous).”
Edit existing piece of writing: “Edit this paragraph for grammar.”
Ask for titles that align with your writing focus: “Give me 5 titles for a project on the origins of the Stonewall Riots.”
Generate writing samples: “Write a persuasive paragraph for a 6th grade audience explaining why social media apps should be banned for kids under 13 years old.”
Generate writing samples aligned to rubric criteria: “Generate an exemplary essay on the causes of World War II that meets the following criteria [paste criteria].”
Remix student writing: “Change this piece of writing into a poem (or play with 4 characters, persuasive debate, or a children’s book).”
Remix student writing to follow a particular writing style: “Rewrite this text in the style of Dr. Seuss.”
Scaffold student self-reflection: “Create a set of questions or tasks that 10th grade students can use to revise their writing.”

https://chat.openai.com/share/53909a0e-456d-45f2-ac7b-e4fdf77165d5

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https://catlintucker.com/2022/12/chatgpt-disruptive-tech/