​​Interactive Learning Resource: AI Tools for Lesson Planning

Audience: K–7 teachers Total time: 60–90 min Tools: ChatGPT, Diffit, Gemini

Course Map

1. Overview (5 min)
2. Learning Context & Learners (5–10 min)
3. Learning Theory (Constructivism) (5–10 min)
4. Learning Design (Experiential + Direct Instruction) (5–10 min)
5. Accessibility & UDL (5 min)
6. Rationale for Selected AI Tools (5 min)
7. Learning Outcomes (2 min)
8. Course Outline
   • Resources & Prep (5 min)
   • Interactive Activities
     • Activity 1A & 1B Get Comfortable with AI (10 min)
     • Activity 2: The Power of Specificity (10 min)
     • Activity 3: Inclusive Student Profiles (No PII) (10 min)
     • Activity 4: Plan with Profiles (10–15 min)
     • Activity 5: Compare Prompt Templates (10–15 min)
     • Assessment Plan & Rubric (5 min)
9. References (browse)

Downloads & Templates

• Prompt Templates (DOCX)
• Student Profile Template (DOCX)
• AI Output QA Checklist (PDF)

Assessment

• Formative Check-in (H5P/Google Form)
• Summative: Publish AI-supported Lesson
• Rubric
• Peer Feedback Protocol (TAG)

Ethics & Safety: Don’t paste any personal/identifiable student data into AI tools. Use profiles/pseudonyms, verify outputs, check bias, and align to school/district privacy policies.

Progress Checklist

• Overview read
• Watched PB&J “Exact Instructions” video
• Completed Activities 1–5
• Submitted formative check-in
• Posted summative lesson + rubric