Using AI for teaching
This resource collection highlights ways AI can enhance teaching, streamline administrative work, and support learning, complementing educators' expertise.Using AI for teaching
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.
Creating a lesson plan
Explains how AI tools can assist in creating lesson plans by generating learning objectives, structuring activities, and suggesting differentiated instruction.
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Create discussion topics
Explains how AI tools can assist in generating, refining, and organising discussion topics to encourage critical thinking and participation.
Download Create discussion topics
Create learning activities
Illustrates how AI tools can assist in generating, refining, and organising creative learning activities that align with objectives, suit the audience’s needs, and encourage engagement and critical thinking.
Download Create learning activities
Create multiple choice questions (MCQs)
Explains how AI tools can assist in creating multiple-choice questions (MCQs) by generating well-structured questions and prompts to assess understanding and encourage deeper learning.
Download Create multiple choice questions (MCQs)
Create a rubric
Outlines how AI tools can help in developing detailed rubrics by defining assessment criteria and performance levels.
Write scenarios for assignment briefs
Shows how AI tools can assist in creating realistic and engaging scenarios for assignment briefs by generating ideas, refining details, and ensuring alignment with learning outcomes.
