Are you using chatbots to gather ideas for your classroom? I’m always looking for new ways to use technology to strengthen learning experiences for the benefit of my students. With AI tools like ChatGPT, you can get a bit of extra help designing lessons to lead with students!
So I’ve partnered with Swank K-12 Streaming to develop a fantastic new resource for educators – and it’s totally free. It’s an ebook you can download right now called “25 ChatGPT Prompts to Help You Teach with Movies.” Use this link to download it right now >>
Movies have this incredible way of sparking students’ imaginations while immersing them in complex topics. They offer unique entry points to learning. Whether it’s the whimsical science of Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs, the mathematical concepts in Big Hero 6, , or inspiring stories like Selma, Spare Parts, October Sky, and Just Mercy, the right film adds depth to any lesson.
With this new, free guide for educators, you can combine the power of movies with ChatGPT and open up avenues for discussion, critical thinking, and creative writing in your classroom!
ChatGPT Prompts to Help You Teach with Movies
Why download this free guide? This ebook has more than two dozen ready-to-use prompts you can use right away. It pairs perfectly with the robust resources you can find in Swank K-12’s library of movies.
With the help of the prompts in this free ebook, you can spark deep discussions about a movie-viewing experience and connect to your content area goals. These prompts can elevate the movie experience in your classroom and push students to analyze, synthesize, and draw unique conclusions. Although we included ChatGPT in the title, you can use these prompts with other free chatbots. This includes Google’s Gemini, Perplexity AI, or Claude.
“25 ChatGPT Prompts to Help You Teach with Movies” can help you tap into many subjects and skills. The ebook offers prompts organized into five categories: Formative Assessment, Promoting Discussion, Background Knowledge, Research Inspiration, and Cross-Curricular Connections. All of the prompts are ready for you to customize. All you have to do is add information about your goals and the movie you’re watching with students. If you need to figure out what movies are best to share with your group, we’ve included some tips for using a chatbot to help you gather ideas.
Plus, we include 6 sample lesson plans that were developed using these prompts so you can see them in action!
Designed with All Educators in Mind
If you have yet to use generative Artificial Intelligence, this guide is the perfect tool to help you get started. It’s designed with all educators in mind, regardless of your proficiency in using technology or experience with AI tools. This free ebook — click here to download — will make it simple to leverage the power of AI tools into your next lesson.
This ebook is perfect not only for teacher educators but also library media specialists who want to become a source of knowledge on this important topic. And as I mentioned earlier, you can adjust any prompt with a few details. Try adding the movie title, your students’ grade level, and your specific curriculum goals.
Getting Started with Swank K-12 Streaming
Of course, using movies in the classroom can come with logistical hassles. Copyright issues and managing access can eat up your time. That’s where Swank K-12 Streaming steps in! Their extensive streaming library and complete copyright protection take the stress out of movie showings, whether you’re in the classroom or hosting a school-wide event.
Swank K-12 Streaming enables safe, legal, convenient access to movies for classroom use. With Swank’s streaming library of over 40,000 movies and documentaries, educators can avoid the hassle of managing DVD equipment or blocked personal streaming accounts. I’ve shared some of the reasons I love Swank K-12 Streaming in the past — including how it provides copyright protection for movie showings inside or outside your school building.
Get ready to make the most of using movies in your classroom! Download “25 ChatGPT Prompts to Help You Teach with Movies” and pair it with Swank’s seamless streaming solution. I can’t wait to hear what you think of the guide! Please send a message my way. You can find me on Instagram and X (Twitter), and let me know which prompt is your favorite and what movies you’re sharing with students this school year!
