AI lesson planning for teachers

Start with structure

Generative AI tools are a lot like humans in that the clearer the instructions, the more likely you’ll get the best results. So, as a starting point, tell the AI tool exactly how you want your lesson plans to look. Should they follow a traditional structure or something more experimental? Be specific. Try prompts like these to find and/or define the structure you want right from the get:

• We’re going to make lesson plans together. Here’s what each lesson plan will include: learning objective, materials, procedure, assessment, differentiation, and teaching tips.
• I need help with lesson plans. First, offer two or more lesson plan structures I can choose from.
• I want to write a lesson plan using the backward design lesson plan strategy. Help me get started by making a lesson plan template with details about each section I should include.
• Which lesson plan structure do you recommend for a class session about [topic]?

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Generate fresh, personalized approaches

Whether you’re following state standards or crafting a lesson plan based on class-specific needs, create fresh, personalized approaches with AI. Here are several prompts to come up with new lesson plan ideas and activities for your one-of-a-kind group of students:

• I’ve used the attached lesson plan for several years. My current group of students is [description]. Please suggest three new ways to approach this material for these unique students. [attach lesson plan]
• I need to come up with a series of lesson plans on [topic] for [grade level]. Give me specific ways to connect these lesson plans to current events and trending topics.
• I need help creating a lesson plan on [topic] for [grade level]. I’m looking for an unconventional approach that can be easily differentiated for a diverse group of learners. Our school is in [location], and students have interests in [topics].

Align assessments with lesson plans

Once your lesson plan is where you want it, keep the party going by generating student assessments, too. It’s the perfect time to align assessments with your lesson plan, ensuring both work together toward learning objectives and outcomes. Try prompts like these to make your AI lesson plans and assessments a perfect match:

• Based on the lesson plan we just created, how should I assess student work? Provide several ideas and offer specifics.
• Considering the learning objectives in this lesson plan, how can I best assess student participation, progress, and mastery?
• Generate a quiz of 20 questions to test students on the content outlined in this lesson. Vary question types, and add bits of humor. Make sure questions align with learning outcomes.

With AI lesson planning help, you can save time, learn new approaches, and create engaging lesson plans for all. Whether for the classroom or another part of your life, see more ways AI improves your every day.