In this episode, I share how teachers can create classroom resources with AI, from turning rough notes into polished rubrics, newsletters, and slide decks to refining the results with practical prompts. You’ll also hear about the “ask me questions” approach and ways to make AI-generated content better match your voice and goals. If you want to save time on document prep while staying in control of your content, this episode has you covered!
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Tips for Turning Rough Notes into Classroom Resources with AI
- Use AI to quickly format materials like rubrics, newsletters, and slide decks from your existing ideas.
- Write clearer prompts and refine outputs through follow-up to improve quality.
- Try strategies like “ask me questions” to speed up content creation without overthinking prompts.
- Let AI handle structure and efficiency while you focus on decisions and final polish.
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EPISODE RESOURCES
- Connect with Dr. Monica Burns on X (Twitter), Threads, Bluesky & Instagram
- Sign up for the Free Newsletter
- Check out EdTech Books by Dr. Monica Burns
- Explore Artificial Intelligence Resources, Events & Workshops & Free Stuff
- Grab EdTech Essentials: 12 Strategies for Every Classroom in the Age of AI 2nd Edition & download the FREE Study Guide
- Gemini (Chatbot)
- PromptURLs (Prompt URL generator)
- 8 AI Chatbots for Teachers: A Simple Guide and Quick Tips (Blog Post)
- 15 Teacher Tips to Use Gemini to Save Time (Blog Post)
- How to Make Classroom Infographics with AI (Blog Post)
- 18 Reasons I Love Google Slides for Teachers (Blog Post)
- 9 AI Tools from Google Teachers Should Know About (Blog Post)
- Save Time with Custom Templates from Text Blaze (Blog Post)
