This five-day workshop gives English language teachers structured, hands-on experience with AI tools to enhance instruction, adapt existing content, and save planning time. Each session will provide an opportunity to go in depth into different models, guiding teachers through practical, classroom-tested applications.
The series opens with the foundations of using AI, from notes about practical and ethical use in education environments, to understanding prompting and customizing LLM models for use. Teachers will explore how prompts shape output and practice adapting lesson plans, objectives, and activities, with ChatGPT as the model in the spotlight. The focus is on using AI to support classroom work while keeping the teacher in charge.
Day 2 centers on Microsoft Copilot. Participants will work in Word, PowerPoint, and Teams to format documents, create differentiated versions of materials, and revise assessments. The session includes strategies for automating everyday tasks using content teachers already have on hand.
On Day 3, we move into the Google ecosystem with Gemini. Teachers will work across Docs, Slides, Gmail, and Classroom to modify and repurpose lessons for different learner needs. Activities will include simplifying academic texts, supporting multilingual learners, and designing classroom tasks that connect across platforms.
Day 4 focuses on using Perplexity and Notebook LLM for research and lesson development. Teachers will search familiar content areas, level the texts they find, and build sequenced lessons aligned to curriculum goals. The emphasis is on turning real-world information into scaffolded instruction.
The final day features Claude. Teachers will use it to create structured activities like roleplays, branching dialogues, and choice-driven writing prompts. Existing materials and themes will be transformed into student-centered tasks that build interaction and engagement.
By the end of the week, teachers will leave with revised materials, ready-to-use tasks, and a clear, sustainable approach to integrating AI into their teaching practice.
