Teaching with AIYour 24/7 Teaching Assistant
AI doesn't replace great teachers — it makes great teachers more effective. Use AI to handle routine tasks, generate ideas, and create materials. Then spend your saved time on what only you can do: building relationships, providing personalized support, and inspiring students.
Where AI Saves Teachers Time
These are the tasks that eat up hours every week — and how AI can help
Lesson Planning
Generate complete lesson plans with objectives, activities, and assessments in minutes
Try these prompts:
• Create a 45-minute lesson on photosynthesis for 7th grade
• Design a unit plan for Romeo and Juliet with 5 lessons
• Make a lesson plan on fractions with hands-on activities
Create Worksheets & Quizzes
Generate worksheets, quizzes, and assessments tailored to your curriculum
Try these prompts:
• Create a 10-question quiz on World War II for high school
• Make a worksheet on verb tenses for ESL students
• Design a math worksheet with word problems for 5th grade
Differentiate Content
Adapt materials for different learning levels and styles instantly
Try these prompts:
• Simplify this text for struggling readers at 3rd grade level
• Create extension activities for advanced students on this topic
• Make this lesson more visual and hands-on
Grading & Feedback
Draft constructive feedback and streamline assessment
Try these prompts:
• Write feedback for this essay focusing on thesis and evidence
• Create a comment bank for common math errors
• Help me give faster but meaningful feedback on presentations
Parent Communication
Draft professional emails and progress reports quickly
Try these prompts:
• Write a positive progress update email to parents
• Draft a newsletter about our upcoming field trip
• Help me communicate about behavior concerns professionally
Professional Development
Learn new teaching strategies and stay current with best practices
Try these prompts:
• What are best practices for teaching critical thinking?
• Explain project-based learning and how to implement it
• How can I use formative assessment more effectively?
Ready-to-Use Prompt Templates
Copy these templates, fill in the brackets, and get instant results
Lesson Planning
Complete Lesson Plan
Template
Create a [TIME] minute lesson plan on [TOPIC] for [GRADE LEVEL]. Include: learning objectives aligned to [STANDARD], warm-up activity, main instruction with examples, practice activity, and assessment. Make it engaging and interactive.
Unit Plan
Template
Design a [NUMBER] week unit on [TOPIC] for [GRADE]. Include: essential questions, learning goals, daily lesson overviews, key activities, and final assessment.
Content Creation
Worksheet Generator
Template
Create a worksheet on [TOPIC] for [GRADE LEVEL]. Include [NUMBER] questions at varying difficulty levels. Add an answer key.
Rubric Design
Template
Create a rubric for [ASSIGNMENT TYPE] focusing on [CRITERIA]. Use a 4-point scale with clear descriptors for each level.
Differentiation
Leveled Content
Template
Create 3 versions of this [CONTENT TYPE] on [TOPIC]: one for struggling learners (simplified), one for on-level students, and one for advanced students (extended).
ELL Support
Template
Adapt this lesson on [TOPIC] for English Language Learners. Include vocabulary support, visual aids, and simplified language while maintaining learning objectives.
Assessment & Feedback
Constructive Feedback
Template
Help me write feedback for a student who [SITUATION]. I want to be encouraging while addressing [AREAS FOR IMPROVEMENT]. Keep it specific and actionable.
Progress Report
Template
Draft a progress report for [STUDENT NAME] in [SUBJECT]. Highlight [STRENGTHS] and note [AREAS TO WORK ON]. Use a professional but warm tone.
Best Practices for Teaching with AI
How to use AI effectively and ethically as an educator
AI is your assistant, not your replacement
Use AI to save time on routine tasks, but always review and personalize everything. Your expertise and knowledge of your students is irreplaceable.
💡 Pro Tip:
Generate a lesson plan with AI, then adapt it based on your students' needs and interests.
Always fact-check AI content
AI can make mistakes or include outdated information. Verify facts, especially in subjects like science, history, and current events.
💡 Pro Tip:
Cross-reference AI-generated content with your curriculum standards and reliable sources.
Maintain academic integrity
Be transparent with students and administrators about how you use AI. Model ethical AI use for your students.
💡 Pro Tip:
Show students how you use AI as a tool, and teach them to use it responsibly too.
Personalize for your students
AI generates generic content. Always adapt it to your specific students, their backgrounds, interests, and learning needs.
💡 Pro Tip:
Add student names, local examples, and connections to previous lessons to make AI content your own.
Start small and build
Don't try to automate everything at once. Start with one task (like lesson planning) and gradually expand as you get comfortable.
💡 Pro Tip:
Master one use case before moving to the next. Quality over quantity.
Protect student privacy
Never input student names, personal information, or identifiable data into public AI tools. Use school-approved tools when possible.
💡 Pro Tip:
Use generic examples or anonymize student work before asking AI for feedback suggestions.
Common Mistakes to Avoid
Using AI content without reviewing
✗ Don't
AI can make errors, include inappropriate content, or miss important curriculum requirements.
✓ Do
Always review, edit, and personalize AI-generated content before using it with students.
Why: You're still responsible for what you teach.
Over-relying on AI for everything
✗ Don't
Your professional judgment and relationship with students are irreplaceable. AI can't replace good teaching.
✓ Do
Use AI for time-saving tasks, but maintain your role as the expert educator.
Why: Teaching is about connection, not automation.
Not adapting content for your students
✗ Don't
AI generates generic content. Your students have specific needs, backgrounds, and interests.
✓ Do
Always personalize AI content with student names, local examples, and connections to your classroom.
Why: Personalization is what makes teaching effective.
Sharing student data with AI
✗ Don't
Privacy laws protect student information. Public AI tools may store or use your inputs.
✓ Do
Never input identifiable student information. Use generic examples or anonymize data.
Why: Student privacy is non-negotiable.