Using AI as an assistant
Explore practical examples and resources to help staff effectively use AI tools in their day-to-day work.Using AI as an assistant
This set of resources provides practical examples of how AI tools can support staff in education.
Each document includes:
- Practical example: A scenario demonstrating how staff can use an AI tool to enhance tasks such as lesson planning, administrative work, or providing feedback. All examples focus on using AI as a supportive tool, complementing staff expertise rather than replacing it.
- Suggested tools: A curated list of tools and services suited to the example provided. We've prioritised tools that are accessible and commonly used, but suitability may vary depending on individual needs and institutional policies. We recommend checking our AI Tools directory blog for further details on the tools mentioned.
- Prompt suggestions / Tips: Where applicable, we provide examples of prompts and tips to help staff get the best results from AI tools.
Write a reply to an email
Provides a practical example of using AI tools to assist in drafting professional email responses, saving time and ensuring clear communication.
Download Write a reply to an email
Using AI for proofreading
Explains how AI tools can support staff by proofreading documents, checking for grammar, clarity, and tone.
Download Using AI for proofreading
Create FAQs
Outlines how AI tools can assist in generating frequently asked questions to improve support resources and clarity for users.
Create a glossary
Demonstrates the use of AI tools to create glossaries of terms, helping staff and students quickly understand key concepts.
Create a presentation outline
Shows how AI tools can help structure presentations by generating outlines tailored to specific topics.
Download Create a presentation outline
Summarising webpages or PDFs
Illustrates how AI tools can be used to summarise large amounts of information from webpages or PDFs, enabling quick comprehension.
