Are you exhausted from spending hours planning professional development (PD) sessions, only to feel like they could be more effective? Let’s face it, with competing demands, a wide range of educator skills, and limited time, it’s a lot to handle. That’s where AI comes in. Check out this YouTube Short where I walk you through how to use cutting-edge tools like Bard (now Gemini) to level up your PD planning game:
The Power of AI for PD
AI-powered tools aren’t about replacing you; they’re about streamlining your efforts. Just imagine:
- Structure in seconds: Say goodbye to staring at a blank screen. AI can help you outline a session, including engaging activities aligned with adult learning principles (andragogy), by just prompting it with your topic, audience, and goals.
- Targeted lesson ideas: Tap into AI’s vast knowledge to develop practical examples and exercises based on your PD objectives.
- Time-saver extraordinaire: Instantly generate ideas to help you make the most of every precious minute you have.
Example in Action
Want to see how it works? In the video, I demonstrate how to use AI for a PD on differentiating instruction for high school teachers. Check out the prompt I used – see if you can adapt it to your own PD focus:
I’m planning a professional development session on differentiating instruction based on student readiness for a group of high school educators that teach various content. Teachers are familiar at an introductory level, but in practice seem to struggle with this concept. The primary goal is for teachers to leave with strategies they can implement right away. I have 50 minutes for the session. Please provide me with an outline for the session and include activities for participants to engage in, keeping Andragogy best practices in mind for the adult participants.
Try it Yourself!
Ready to make AI your PD planning sidekick? Jumpstart your own session planning by giving AI a prompt about a topic you’re covering. You’ll be amazed at where it can take you! And don’t forget to share your creations in the comments below – we can learn from each other!
Tech To You Later!
-Katie, Ed.D.
This blog written in part with the help of Gemini Advanced.