In this episode, I share how AI can help teachers tackle time-consuming tasks and reclaim valuable time during the school day. You’ll also hear practical examples for using AI to format materials, draft lesson plans, and organize resources more efficiently. If you want to save time while staying focused on what matters most for your students, this episode has you covered!
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Tips for Quick Ways to Use AI for Tasks That Take Too Long
- Use AI to turn your notes into polished rubrics, newsletters, and classroom materials faster.
- Ask AI to draft lesson outlines from your objectives, then refine them with your expertise.
- Simplify texts and identify tricky vocabulary using AI before sharing with students.
- Create consistent file naming and organization systems with AI to keep resources easy to find.
This episode is sponsored by my new ASCD deck of cards, Purposeful EdTech Tips
This episode is sponsored by my new ASCD deck of cards, Purposeful EdTech Tips. It’s part of the QuickWins! series and packed with 50 fast, effective ideas for planning, teaching, and reflection. You’ll find AI prompts, student activities, teacher tips, and strategies for checking for understanding — all designed to help you use EdTech with purpose.
Whether you’re planning your next unit or looking for a quick idea before class starts, these cards are full of inspiration and super easy to use.
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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
- ChatGPT (Chatbot)
- Microsoft Copilot (AI companion)
- Gemini (Chatbot)
- Claude (Chatbot)
- Teaching for Tomorrow: Unlocking Six Weeks a Year With AI (Walton Family Foundation and Gallup 2025 study)
- 50 ChatGPT Prompts for Teachers (Blog Post)
- 15 Teacher Tips to Use Gemini to Save Time (Blog Post)
- 12+ Quick Ways to Streamline Lesson Planning (Podcast Episode)
- 9 AI Tools from Google Teachers Should Know About (Blog Post)
- 8 AI Chatbots for Teachers: A Simple Guide and Quick Tips (Blog Post)
