5 minutes
Brief AI overview, district guidelines, and quick tech check
13 minutes
Create historical figure debates to bring history to life
15 minutes
Build interactive science lessons with student engagement tools
15 minutes
Design a shareable "Meet the Teacher" webpage
7 minutes
Share creations and discuss classroom applications
For each tool, we'll follow the same process:
- Watch: Live demonstration by your facilitator
- Try: Hands-on activity to build your own version
- Share: Volunteer to showcase what you've created
This workshop isn't about theory—it's about getting real experience you can use tomorrow in your classroom.
Make sure you have access to:
- ChatGPT (free account)
- Curipod (free for educators)
- Gamma (free basic account)
Need help? Raise your hand and we'll assist you.
Historical Figure Debates: Bring the past to life by simulating conversations with important historical personalities.
"You are [historical figure]. Debate me on [topic] as if it's [year], using historically accurate facts."
Develops critical thinking, perspective-taking, historical empathy, and engagement with primary sources.
With ChatGPT, students can engage with historical figures in ways textbooks simply can't provide. This creates memorable learning experiences that deepen understanding.
Start a new chat in ChatGPT to ensure no previous conversations influence the response.
"You are Abraham Lincoln in 1863. Debate me on the Emancipation Proclamation, using historically accurate facts and language from that period."
Challenge the "historical figure" with counterpoints: "Isn't the Proclamation merely a war measure that doesn't actually free all slaves?"
Continue the debate for 2-3 exchanges, asking for clarification on specific points.
Create your own historical debate:
- Choose a historical figure relevant to your curriculum
- Select a topic they were involved with
- Specify the appropriate year
- Conduct a short 2-3 exchange debate
- Be prepared to share your experience
Curipod transforms static lessons into interactive experiences that boost student engagement and comprehension.
Curipod creates complete interactive lessons from a simple prompt
Modify content, add polls, drawings, and quizzes to fit your class needs
Launch interactive activities where students participate in real-time
Review results to identify knowledge gaps and adjust instruction
Our example prompt:
"Create an interactive 5th grade science lesson on the parts of a cell with definitions, diagrams, and student activities."
Curipod will generate:
- Lesson objectives aligned to standards
- Key vocabulary with definitions
- Cell diagrams with labels
- Interactive knowledge checks
- Creative activities for students
- Go to curipod.com and log in
- Click "Create" and select "AI Generator"
- Use the same prompt or create one for your subject
- When generated, click "Duplicate" to make your own copy
- Add your personal touch:
- Add one poll question
- Add one drawing slide activity
Mike Vincent [email protected]
Professional-looking presentations without graphic design skills. AI generates stunning visuals that match your content.
Share as interactive webpages with students, parents, or colleagues—no downloads required. Works on any device.
Writer's block? Gamma helps draft content based on your ideas, which you can then refine to match your voice.
Create a "Meet the Teacher" webpage that introduces you to students and parents in an engaging, professional format.
Mike Vincent [email protected]
We'll use this prompt to start:
"Create a visually appealing 'Meet the Teacher' presentation with my background, teaching philosophy, hobbies, and 1 fun fact."
Key sections to include:
- Professional introduction with photo
- Teaching experience and educational background
- Teaching philosophy or classroom approach
- Communication preferences
- Personal interests or hobbies
- One surprising fun fact about yourself
- Go to gamma.app and sign in
- Click "New" and select "AI Presentation"
- Enter the prompt with your personal details
- Review and edit the generated content
- Add a photo or have AI generate an image
- Try different themes to match your style
- Click "Share" to generate a webpage link
Mike Vincent [email protected]
Which tool did you find most useful for your classroom? What specific lessons or topics could benefit from these AI tools?
Choose one upcoming lesson to enhance with an AI tool. Write down your prompt ideas and how you'll integrate the activity.
Connect with a colleague to exchange ideas for AI implementation. Different perspectives lead to better outcomes!
Schedule 15 minutes weekly to experiment with new AI prompts and features. Your skills will develop quickly with regular practice.
All links are available in your handout:
- ChatGPT: chat.openai.com
- Curipod: curipod.com
- Gamma: gamma.app
Mike Vincent | [email protected]
A hands-on workshop introducing three powerful AI tools that can transform your classroom experience. Today you'll learn practical applications that you can implement immediately with your students.