What You'll Learn
Save Time Daily
Identify and automate 5-10 time-consuming teaching tasks with AI assistance
Create Resources Instantly
Use Brisk AI to generate classroom materials in seconds
Plan Comprehensive Lessons
Master Magic School AI for full lesson planning and differentiation
Differentiate with Ease
Create multiple versions of resources for diverse learner needs
Use AI Ethically
Understand best practices for responsible AI use in education
Evaluate AI Outputs
Critically assess and refine AI-generated content for accuracy
Getting Started with AI
Learn the basics of using ChatGPT and other AI tools for teaching tasks
Why AI for Teachers?
As a teacher, you're constantly juggling lesson planning, resource creation, differentiation, assessment, and communication. AI tools like ChatGPT can help you work smarter, not harder, giving you more time to focus on what truly matters—your students.
💡 Key Insight
AI is not here to replace teachers—it's here to give you superpowers. Think of it as a tireless teaching assistant available 24/7.
Step 1: Access ChatGPT
- Go to chat.openai.com
- Create a free account (or log in if you have one)
- You're ready to start! The free version is powerful enough for most teaching tasks
Step 2: Write Effective Prompts
The secret to getting great results from AI is writing clear, specific prompts. Here's the formula:
❌ Vague Prompt
"Create a lesson plan about photosynthesis"
✅ Specific Prompt
"Create a 45-minute lesson plan on photosynthesis for Year 7 students (ages 11-12). Include a starter activity, main activity with visuals, and an exit ticket. Align with UK science curriculum."
📝 The Perfect Prompt Formula:
- Role: "You are an experienced [subject] teacher..."
- Task: "Create/Generate/Write..."
- Context: "For [year group/age], [ability level]..."
- Format: "In the format of [list/table/paragraph]..."
- Constraints: "Keep it under [length], use [reading level]..."
Try It Yourself: Your First AI-Generated Resource
Time: 10 minutes
Task: Create an Icebreaker Question
Use ChatGPT to create a creative icebreaker question for your next class. Make it fun, relevant, and engaging!
Example Prompt:
"Create 3 creative icebreaker questions for a Year 9 English class. Make them fun, thought-provoking, and related to storytelling or literature. Avoid generic questions."
💡 Reflection: How does this icebreaker compare to ones you've used before? Could you use AI to generate more for future lessons?
Brisk AI: Quick Classroom Resources
Create instant resources while browsing the web
What is Brisk AI?
Brisk is a Chrome extension that gives you instant access to teacher-specific AI tools. It can turn any webpage into a quiz, differentiate text, create lesson plans, and more—all with just a few clicks.
🚀 How to Install Brisk AI:
- Open Chrome browser
- Visit briskteaching.com
- Click "Add to Chrome" (it's free!)
- Create an account
- You'll see the Brisk icon (✨) in your browser toolbar
5 Powerful Brisk Features:
1. Article to Quiz
Turn any online article into a comprehension quiz in seconds
2. Text Leveler
Adjust reading difficulty for different student abilities
3. Learning Objectives
Generate clear, curriculum-aligned learning objectives
4. Email Generator
Draft professional emails to parents and colleagues
5. Presentation Generator
Create Google Slides presentations from topics or outlines
Try It Yourself: Brisk AI Challenges
Time: 15 minutes
Complete These 3 Challenges:
💡 Pro Tip: Bookmark Brisk's toolbar in your browser. It's now your fastest way to create resources while lesson planning!
More Lessons Coming
This module includes 3 more hands-on lessons covering Magic School AI, differentiation strategies, and creating your own comprehensive resource pack.