Using AI for teaching

Using AI for teaching

This set of downloadable Word documents provides practical prompting examples and tips on 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 prioritized 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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If required, you can download the full transcript as a word document. Using AI to assist in planning and creating lesson plans transcript.docx

Create discussion topics

Explains how AI tools can assist in generating, refining, and organising discussion topics to encourage critical thinking and participation.

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If required, you can download the full transcript as a word document. Using AI to create discussion topics for debate transcript.docx

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.

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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.

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If required, you can download the full transcript as a word document. Using AI to create MCQ’s for assessment of learning transcript.docx

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.

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If required, you can download the full transcript as a word document. Using AI for assessment scenario development transcript.docx