A.I.101 Part #2: Demystifying AI for Edu...

Part 3 On Your Own

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Give the tools a try!

Beyond the Episode…

  1. Try using one of the AI tools (ChatGPT, Google Bard, or Microsoft Bing) to create one or more item(s) from the list below.  Be sure to use multiple prompts to refine the response so you get what you might actually use in your class.
    1. An email letter to a parent of a student who is struggling with topic/standard/ or unit in your subject
    2. A letter of reference about a student who (for example) has good character, works really hard to improve grades, and was recognized as “citizen of the month”
    3. Develop a lesson plan for a topic in your subject within your grade level.  Consider prompting it to provide tables, charts, correct answers, or rubrics

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  1. Please provide a brief paragraph or two that explains the process you used to get the final response.
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Part 3.1

  1. Please provide a brief paragraph or two that explains the process you used to get the final response.                   We are in our life science unit right now, and as the chicken eggs are growing we are investigating plants. For three days, we are going to be reading books about plants. I asked chatgpt to give me a three day lesson plan for my kindergarteners for us to research plants add in an independent writing prompt so they can show what they learned about plants that day. Chatgpt, to no surprise, gave me a detail lesson plan for three days with great writing prompts. I then asked chatgpt if it could find me books to read from epic so I can screen mirror it on my board. I genuinely was not sure if it was going to work as epic is super specific, but it did. It gave me multiple book options to read to kindergarteners on epic all about plants. 
emruggiero 8 months ago

I asked chatgpt to create a lesson plan for fifth graders on volume!

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emily-balisteri 8 months ago

more specifics in second prompt

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jenniealessi 8 months ago

Chat GPT Parent email

I started out very basic and just put in the prompt to create an email to send to a parent about their child struggling in some areas in the classroom. It provided me with 2 different prompts and asked which I preferred. Once I had a generic email I then went back to the prompt to give more specifics such as the child's name and the specific areas in which the child is struggling. The response was edited and was tailored more towards the child in my class. I was also then able to edit the prompt to put more specifics such as the school name, my contact information, and parent name. It was helpful that at the end of each response Chat GPT gave recommendations on specifics to edit. For example it said "Let me know if you’d like to personalize the parent’s name or school name too!" At the end of my final prompt and response it also suggested "Let me know if you'd like to turn this into a printed note for folders or if you want it in a more casual tone for texting or messaging apps!" I thought this was super helpful! 
jenniealessi 8 months ago

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sharon 9 months ago

AI 101 Part 2

Please provide a brief paragraph or two that explains the process you used to get the final response.
Upload a picture/screenshot to show a response you found interesting. 

I discovered that using AI to generate writing that aligns with your desired outcomes requires a few key steps. Before engaging with AI for writing, it's important to clearly define the purpose of the text and the target audience. For instance, it took me a few attempts to provide clear instructions to produce the email I wanted. The AI produced the best results when I included specific details, such as the tone, key information, and any relevant notes. I found that ChatGPT can create a wide variety of content, ranging from essays to creative stories, when these elements are communicated. It worked very well when I provided my notes to write a draft for a student recognition letter.
sharon 9 months ago

reference letter prompt

I put in the prompt for reference letter and got this mad libs style response: 

I am honored to write this letter of recommendation for [Student’s Name]. As [his/her/their] teacher at [School Name], I have had the privilege of witnessing [Student’s Name] grow academically and personally through hard work, determination, and an unwavering commitment to excellence.

[Student’s Name] is a student of outstanding character who consistently demonstrates respect, kindness, and integrity in all aspects of [his/her/their] life. [He/She/They] work tirelessly to improve academically, seeking feedback and taking initiative to enhance [his/her/their] skills. [Student’s Name] has shown remarkable perseverance in overcoming challenges, always striving for improvement and maintaining a positive attitude even in the face of difficulties.

Beyond academic achievement, [Student’s Name] has been recognized as “Citizen of the Month” at [School Name], a well-deserved honor that reflects [his/her/their] commitment to helping others and contributing to a positive school environment. Whether supporting peers, engaging in classroom discussions, or setting an example through leadership, [Student’s Name] consistently goes above and beyond to make a difference.
I could definitely see using this as a outline or a starting point for when I have a last minute request or my Common App queue is at 25+ letter requests. I'd still want to include some more personal details though, as the writing above lacks some warmth.
lfeyes 9 months ago

Part 3:

As a speech therapist, I work with several children who have different goals. I try to group children together based on their grades and goals, however this does not always work out and I end up with groups of students with very different goals. I thought it would be a good idea to ask Chat GPT to make me a lesson plan to incorporate each Childs goal into one activity. I had to be very specific when asking to create a lesson plan, such as stating what grade the children were in, and what their specific goals were. Chat GPT gave me the following results:

Activity for a 30-Minute Mixed 2nd Grade Speech Therapy Group

Focus Areas:
  • Articulation of /r/
  • Answering WH questions
  • Categorization skills

Activity: “Rangers on a Quest!”

Theme: A fun adventure where students play as rangers going on a quest to rescue a treasure. Each task involves their individual goals.

Materials Needed:

  1. Ranger hats (real or paper cutouts for fun engagement, optional)
  2. Picture cards with items/words targeting /r/ sounds
  3. WH question cards related to the story or treasure items
  4. Categorization cards or small toy objects (e.g., animals, food, vehicles)
  5. A map or visual path with steps (laminated path with spaces for the tasks)
  6. Stickers or small prizes as rewards

Session Plan (30 Minutes):

1. Introduction (3-5 minutes): “Becoming Rangers”
  • Explain that everyone is a ranger going on a treasure rescue quest. To move through the map, they must complete tasks.
  • Encourage group engagement by letting each student pick a ranger name (e.g., Ruby Ranger, Rocky Ranger).
2. Activity Stations (20 minutes):Station 1: Articulation Task (5 minutes)
  • Objective: Practice /r/ sounds in words or sentences.
  • Setup: Cards with /r/ target words (e.g., rope, ring, river, rescue).
  • Activity:
    • Each student picks a card and says the word 3 times.
    • Use a sentence level for advanced students (e.g., “The ranger climbed the rocky hill”).
    • If they say it correctly, they move forward on the map.
Station 2: WH Questions (7 minutes)
  • Objective: Answer WH questions related to the quest.
  • Setup: Pre-made WH question cards.
  • Activity:
    • Ask questions tied to the quest (e.g., Who is trapped in the cave? Where should we look for the treasure?).
    • For each correct answer, they earn a clue to the next part of the map.
    • Example questions:
      • What do rangers carry to climb mountains? (Answer: Rope)
      • Why do we need a map?
Station 3: Categorization Task (8 minutes)
  • Objective: Sort objects into categories.
  • Setup: A small box of items or cards (e.g., animals, food, tools).
  • Activity:
    • Students take turns sorting items into the correct category.
    • To make it fun, phrase the task as helping organize their ranger backpack for the journey (e.g., “Put all the food items in the pack!”).
3. Wrap-Up & Treasure Reveal (5 minutes)
  • Once all tasks are complete, reveal the "treasure" (e.g., stickers, small toys, or a group cheer).
  • Review key skills:
    • What sound did we practice?
    • What WH questions did you answer?
    • What categories did we sort?
  • Celebrate their success as “Top Rangers!”

Differentiation Options:

  • For students needing more support:
    • Provide visuals for WH questions and categorization.
    • Model /r/ production before their turn.
  • For advanced students:
    • Use harder WH questions or ask them to create their own categories.
This activity keeps the group engaged while addressing individual goals in a collaborative, fun way.


I thought that this was a very interesting lesson, it allows students to work collaboratively on each of their goals! I also enjoyed how Chat GPT gave me differentiation options to complete the activity. Overall I enjoyed using this to create a lesson plan!



ckearney About 1 year ago

Missing work email to a parent

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rmccaffery Over 1 year ago

"On My Own" Evidence

For my evidence I created an email to a parent of a student in my Art Class who was missing work.  Upon having ChatGPT create the email for me I realized that I was pretty specific by giving it the grade level of the student and that work was missing, but after reading what ChatGPT composed for me I realized that "missing work" was not good enough and I needed to add that the missing work was called a "5-minute warm-up drawing".  A.I. altered the email and it looked much better.
rmccaffery Over 1 year ago

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rmccaffery Over 1 year ago