AI FOR TEACHERS · SUMMER WORKSHOP
Day 1
Foundations & Instant Wins
Lesson planning, classroom materials, and presentations — three hours, hands-on.
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TODAY'S SHAPE
How the next 3 hours run
0:00–0:15
Welcome & orientation
0:15–1:00
The CRAFT framework
1:10–1:55
Build & differentiate a lesson
1:55–2:35
Worksheets & presentations
2:35–2:50
The accuracy check
2:50–3:00
Wrap & Day 2 bridge
Every block ends with something you keep — a template, a prompt, or a habit. Nothing here is theory-only.
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BEFORE WE START
This isn't about replacing you.
You told us what worries you about AI in the classroom. We're naming it now, not glossing over it — and every segment today is built to answer one of these directly.
TOP CONCERN · 16 OF 20
Accuracy of AI responses
You'll leave with a 3-step verification habit, not just a warning.
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Losing the human element
AI drafts. You still decide what goes in front of a student.
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Keeping up with technology
One framework, reused everywhere — not a new tool every week.
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Not knowing where to begin
That's what the next 45 minutes are for.
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THE ONE HABIT YOU'LL LEAVE WITH
The CRAFT framework
Tap each letter.
C
CONTEXT
tap to reveal
Who, what, how many students, how long the lesson is, where they're stuck.
R
ROLE
tap to reveal
Tell the AI what kind of teacher to act as — and which curriculum to follow.
A
ACTION
tap to reveal
The one thing you want built — a lesson, a worksheet, a quiz.
F
FORMAT
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The shape of the output — timings, structure, an answer key.
T
TONE
tap to reveal
Age-appropriate, exam-focused, encouraging — whatever fits the room.
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LIVE DEMO · MATH
CSEC Form 4 — algebraic fractions
Context: CSEC Form 4 math, mixed-ability class of 30, 40-minute period, students weak on algebraic fractions.
Role: Act as an experienced CSEC math teacher and curriculum designer.
Action: Build a full lesson teaching simplification of algebraic fractions — starter, guided practice, independent practice.
Format: Structured lesson plan with time allocations, materials list, 3 worked examples.
Tone: Clear, exam-focused, age-appropriate for 14–15 year olds.
TEMPLATE 01 · CRAFT PROMPT — hand out now
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LIVE DEMO · ENGLISH
Trinidad Primary — Standard 4 persuasive writing
Context: Standard 4 English Language Arts, 25 students, 45-minute period, focus is persuasive writing.
Role: Act as a primary school English teacher following the Trinidad Primary Curriculum.
Action: Build a lesson introducing persuasive writing techniques using a familiar topic (school uniforms).
Format: Lesson plan with a hook activity, modeled writing example, independent task.
Tone: Warm, encouraging, simple vocabulary for 9–10 year olds.
Same five blanks. Different subject. That's the whole pattern.
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YOUR TURN
Build your own CRAFT prompt
8
min
Take Template 01. Fill in the five blanks for your own subject and level.
1 Open the AI tool you're using today.
2 Write your Context, Role, Action, Format, and Tone — use the subject swap-in notes if you're stuck.
3 Run it once. Read what comes back.
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NEXT SEGMENT
Build a full lesson
— then differentiate it
From one curriculum objective to a complete, classroom-ready lesson.
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LIVE DEMO
One line in. A full lesson out.
YOU GIVE IT
Using the CRAFT template, add:
“Include a starter activity, guided practice, independent practice, and a 2-minute exit check for understanding.”
YOU GET BACK
• Starter activity (5 min)
• Guided practice, 3 worked examples
• Independent practice set
• 2-minute exit check
TEMPLATE 02 · LESSON PLAN BUILDER — hand out now
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YOUR TURN
Build one real lesson
10
min
Use Template 02 on a real objective you already teach this term.
1 Pick an objective from your own scheme of work.
2 Run your CRAFT prompt, then layer Template 02 on top.
3 Skim the result — does it match how you'd actually teach it?
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MOST-REQUESTED DEMO · 14 OF 20
Differentiate it
SUPPORT VERSION
Simplified version for students who are struggling — same objective, smaller steps.
EXTENSION VERSION
Extension version for students who finish early — same objective, more challenge.
TEMPLATE 03 · DIFFERENTIATION ADD-ON — hand out now
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Stretch, refill your coffee — we're back at the top of the hour for worksheets and presentations.
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NEXT SEGMENT
Worksheets &
presentations
Turning the lesson you just built into materials you can hand out and project.
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TOP-REQUESTED DEMO · 15 OF 20
From lesson to worksheet
“Turn this lesson into a printable worksheet with [number] questions, moving from easiest to hardest, plus an answer key at the bottom.”
TEMPLATE 04 · WORKSHEET GENERATOR — hand out now
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LIVE DEMO
From lesson to slides
“Turn this lesson into a 6–8 slide presentation outline: one slide per key idea, plain language, one visual suggestion per slide.”
TEMPLATE 05 · PRESENTATION OUTLINE — hand out now
Run this back to back with the worksheet prompt — same lesson, two outputs, a few minutes apart.
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BEFORE YOU USE ANYTHING AI GENERATES
The 3-step accuracy check
1
Check every fact, date, and figure against your own source.
2
Confirm it matches your curriculum objective exactly. Not close — exactly.
3
Read it aloud once. If it doesn't sound like you, edit it until it does.
TEMPLATE 06 · ACCURACY CHECKLIST — hand out now
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WHAT YOU BUILT TODAY
Six templates. One habit.
DAY
2
Before Day 2: bring one real quiz, rubric, or report card comment you already write by hand.
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SEE YOU NEXT SESSION
Day 2: assessment,
admin, and habit.
Thank you for being part of the 119.
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