How to Use AI-Generation Tools for Lesson Planning


1. Idea Generation

Coming up with new and engaging content for lessons can be challenging. AI tools like ChatGPT and Bing Chat can help in brainstorming ideas for lesson content. You can simply start by asking the AI to generate ideas for a particular topic. For instance, if you’re teaching a course on “Artificial Intelligence,” you might ask, “What are some engaging ways to teach the concept of neural networks?”

2. Lesson Content Creation

Once you have the main ideas, you can ask the AI to help generate detailed content for each idea. You can ask it to explain concepts, provide examples, or even generate quizzes and assignments. For instance, you could prompt the AI with “Explain the concept of neural networks in simple terms,” “Come up with an in-class activity for college students to enhance their understanding of neural networks,” or “Generate a quiz on neural networks.”

3. Lesson Plan Review

You can use the AI to review your lesson plans and suggest improvements. After you’ve drafted a lesson plan, you can ask the AI for feedback. You can input your lesson plan and ask, “How can I make this lesson plan more interactive?” or “Suggest three ways to incorporate multimedia resources in this lesson plan.”

4. Constant Updates and Revisions

AI tools are excellent for keeping your lesson plans up to date. Given that it’s trained on a wide variety of internet text, Bing Chat can provide the latest information related to your subject area. You can regularly ask the AI about any new developments or advances in your field, and incorporate this information into your lessons.

5. Personalized Learning

ChatGPT and Bing Chat can also help in personalizing the learning experience for students. If you have information about a student’s specific interests or areas of struggle, you can ask the AI for ideas to tailor the content accordingly. For instance, if a student is struggling with the concept of neural networks, you could ask, “What are some alternative methods to teach neural networks to a first-year college student struggling with the concept?”

Work Cited

“Create an explanation document of how professors can use ChatGPT or Bing Chat to create, revise, and improve lesson plans” prompt. ChatGPT 4, 24 May version, OpenAI, 27 June 2023, https://chat.openai.com/share/2a24dad1-0462-4b9a-86e7-ceb8b405b92e.