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2. Extrinsic rewards

3. Add game-like elements such as points a nd badges

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5. Game-like elements are adjusted to fit the lesson

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1. Actual games used to teach

2. Intrincic rewards

3. Games selected and used based on the objective

4 Assessment is within the game

5 Lesson content adjusted to suit the game

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Mixed, augmented and virtual reality tools in situation-based learning

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What is Virtual Reality (VR)?

Virtual Reality (VR) uses a headset (and often hand controllers) to place the learner inside a fully digital, immersive environment that blocks out the real world. The learner can look around, move, and interact with objects and people in the simulation.

Examples: practicing a warehouse safety walk-through in a simulated facility; performing a virtual patient assessment; operating a simulated machine.

What is Augmented Reality (AR)?

Augmented Reality (AR) overlays digital content onto the real world using a phone/tablet camera or AR glasses. The real environment stays visible, but learners see added guidance like labels, arrows, animations, or step prompts.

Examples: seeing step-by-step repair instructions overlaid on a real engine; identifying hazards in a real workspace with on-screen markers.

How VR helps in situation-based learning

Situation-based learning focuses on applying skills in realistic contexts. VR supports this by creating a safe, repeatable “real-life” scenario.

Realistic practice without risk: Train for hazardous, rare, or high-stakes situations (fire response, chemical spill, clinical emergencies).

Decision-making under pressure: Time-bound events and consequences simulate real conditions.

Role-play and communication: Practice difficult conversations (leadership, de-escalation, patient communication) with virtual characters.

Muscle memory & procedures: Rehearse sequences (PPE donning/doffing, equipment start-up/shut-down) repeatedly.

Standardized scenarios: Every learner faces the same conditions, enabling fair assessment.

Rich performance data: Track errors, sequence adherence, response time, and choices.

How AR helps in situation-based learning

AR is strong when the “situation” happens in the real environment and learners benefit from in-the-moment support.

On-the-job guidance: Step-by-step overlays during real tasks (maintenance, lab work, inspections).

Contextual learning in place: Teach what to do where it actually happens (hazard identification in the actual workspace).

Reduced cognitive load: Learners don’t have to memorize everything—key info appears at the moment of need.

Faster skill transfer: Practice with real tools and surroundings while receiving digital coaching.

Just-in-time checks: Confirm correct parts, settings, or safety steps via visual prompts.

VR vs AR for situation-based learning (quick comparison)

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Project-Based Learning an instructional method where students acquire technical skills and theoretical knowledge by working over an extended period to investigate and solve authentic, complex, and real-world industrial

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Nazim Mohammed           Building a Situation-Based Learning Activity.

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Role play in the Tech-Voc area is a teaching and learning strategy where students act out real‑world workplace scenarios that relate to their technical or vocational field. It helps learners practice skills by doing, not just listening.

A case study in Tech-Voc is a real‑life or realistic situation where students must analyze a problem, apply skills, and create a practical solution related to their vocational field

It develops:

Problem-solving

Technical skills application

Critical thinking

Decision-making

A simulation is a safe, controlled, and realistic learning activity that allows students to practice real-world technical or vocational skills without risking damage, injury, or cost.

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Real-Life Scenarios

• Definition: Learning activities that mirror actual situations employees or students might face in their daily work or personal life.

• Purpose: To help learners apply knowledge and skills in a practical, relatable way.

• Example: A customer service trainee practicing how to handle an angry customer at a retail counter.

Branching Scenarios

• Definition: Interactive learning experiences where learners make decisions at key points, and each choice leads to different outcomes or “branches.”

• Purpose: To simulate decision-making, show consequences of actions, and encourage critical thinking.

• Example: In an HR training module, if a manager chooses to ignore a harassment complaint, the scenario branches into negative consequences; if they escalate it properly, the branch shows positive resolution.

Tabletop Stories

• Definition: Narrative-based exercises are often used in workshops or training sessions, where participants discuss a hypothetical situation around a table and explore possible responses.

• Purpose: To encourage group discussion, collaborative problem-solving, and reflection without the pressure of real-world consequences.

• Example: A safety training session where employees are given a story about a chemical spill in the workplace and asked to outline step-by-step how they would respond.

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What are interactive videos?

Interactive videos are digital videos that let learners do more than watch. They can click, choose, answer, explore, or branch to different scenes based on their actions. The video “responds” to the learner through built-in elements such as:

Branching choices (pick what to say/do next → different outcomes)

Embedded questions/quizzes (with feedback)

Clickable hotspots (open details, tools, or evidence)

Decision timers (simulate time pressure)

Role-based paths (manager vs. frontline, novice vs. expert)

Adaptive feedback (guidance based on selections)

How they assist in situation-based learning

Situation-based learning is about practicing performance in realistic contexts (what you notice, decide, and do in a scenario). Interactive video supports this well because it can simulate situations with consequences.

1) Safe practice with realistic consequences

Learners can try actions in a scenario (e.g., handling an upset customer, a safety hazard, a clinical handoff) and see outcomes—without real-world risk.

2) Better decision-making through branching

Branching turns passive viewing into active judgment:

recognize cues,

select an action,

observe results,

try again with a different approach.

This mirrors how decisions work in real settings.

3) Contextualized feedback at the moment of choice

Instead of generic feedback after a lesson, interactive video can give immediate, situation-specific coaching (“That response escalates conflict because…”), which improves transfer to the job.

4) Builds situational awareness and cue recognition

Well-designed scenarios force learners to notice signals (tone of voice, body language, environmental hazards, missing information) and click/identify them via hotspots or prompts.

5) Supports repetition and reflection

Learners can replay key moments, explore alternate paths, and reflect (“What did I miss?”). This strengthens learning through practice and comparison.

6) Engaging and measurable

Interactive videos tend to increase attention and provide data such as:

choices made,

time to decide,

common errors,

paths taken,
which helps instructors refine training and target coaching.

Common situation-based uses

Customer service: de-escalation, empathy, policy vs. discretion

Safety/compliance: hazard spotting, lockout/tagout decisions

Healthcare: triage, communication, medication safety

Leadership: feedback conversations, ethics, performance issues

Sales: discovery questions, objection handling

If you tell me the domain (e.g., healthcare, safety, customer support) and the learner level, I can suggest a simple scenario structure and interaction types that fit.

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Terry Chained prompts

Terry Schultz-Giddings

Let your personality shine by adding some character to the response

Chain of thought prompting

Ramnarine Gayadeen

1. constraint based prompting

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It's so rare for technology to blow my mind, but ChatGPT is pretty mind-blowing. At the time of writing this, ChatGPT has existing for a little over 6 weeks and it's already changed the way I work.

I'm not exactly new to AI-generated text as I've been using OpenAI's Beta API for some time, but the impressive ChatGPT interface makes it more accessible to everyone.

And boy, it is making waves right now in just about every industry.
But, did you know that there are certain ways to write your prompts in ChatGPT to get a more targeted and specific response?
Crafting effective prompts for ChatGPT is quickly becoming an artform.

If you want to fully unlock the potential of ChatGPT, it's crucial to craft effective prompts to give ChatGPT a clear understanding of what you need.

Writing Prompts for ChatGPT: The Basics

You can phrase your prompts or questions in the same way that you would ask these questions in natural speech, but if you have a specific goal, longer prompts containing more information and detailed instructions are better than short, generic prompts.

My technique for writing prompts uses the following formula:

This technique is designed to give ChatGPT a clearer understanding of what it should do so you can get a less generic response.

That's where the "context, task, instruction, clarify, refine" technique comes in, it is a simple yet powerful method for crafting exceptional ChatGPT prompts that deliver unique and accurate responses.

In this article, I'll explain in more detail why, when dealing with ChatGPT, context is so important and how to provide specific instructions that will allow ChatGPT to deliver unique and accurate responses.

Free ChatGPT-Connected Google Sheet

I made a mass/bulk-prompting Google Sheet connected to ChatGPT 🎉

This uses the brand new gpt-3.5-turbo model that was launched in early March 2023.

You can get the exact code to use and edit for yourself right here, with a step-by-step guide showing you exactly what to do! No sign-up or email address necessary 👇

What Is The "Context, Task, Instruction, Clarify, Refine" Technique?

Context, Task, Instruction, Clarify and Refine are the order in which you should write your ChatGPT prompts for the best outcome.

Prompt Part 1: Context

In my opinion, this is the most important part. This is where you set the context for ChatGPT to provide a foundation for the instructions you're about to set.

If you don't provide any relevant context, you won't get a specific or targeted answer.

Think of it like a conversation with a friend. If you were to ask your friend a question such as "where do you think we should go for an enjoyable and memorable time?" without providing any context, they may not understand what you're asking or what you're actually trying to achieve.

Are you asking where you should go on holiday, where should you go out for lunch, or where should we go right now?
Context is cruicial.
When you prefix your question with a little bit of background information or context, it will be much easier for them to understand your question and give you a relevant response. The same applies to GPT-3.

Here are some examples of context-setting within ChatGPT:

You are an experienced content writer with high levels of expertise and authority within the tech industry. You have exceptional vocabulary and you are able to explain complex topics to beginners with ease.

You are a school teacher creating high-energy lesson plans for a class of 25 children aged 6-7. You know exactly what keeps children of this age group engaged.

Act at a travel guide whose job it is to provide tourists with relevant information about their destination. Your customer service and communication skills are excellent.

You are a master salesperson with expertise in copywriting, especially selling online and digital marketing. You understand the importance of turning features into benefits and using emotion to sell.

You can ask it to act as any professional you like, for example:

An astronaut

A contortionist

A proof-reader or translator

An explainer or complex concepts to children

A customer service agent

An SEO expert

Get more ideas from this awesome list of ChatGPT Prompts.

You're essentially asking ChatGPT to role play!

Prompt Part 2: Task

We've already established that ChatGPT can generate a wide variety of text in different contexts, but it needs extremely clear instructions in order to do this task well.

Think of it like this: imagine you're trying to bake a cake without a recipe or step-by-step instructions.

You may end up with a cake, but not the cake you wanted.

Similarly, if you don't give GPT-3 a clear task, it may generate text that is interesting and reads well, but it may not be what you were actually looking for.

Providing a clear task also helps to narrow down the scope of the generated text. Without a specific task to work on, GPT-3 may generate text that goes off on tangents or includes too much irrelevant information.

With a clear task send as part of your well-crafted prompt, the generated text will be more focused.

Here are some examples:

Your task is to write content that will be published online on websites, social media, email newsletters and in advertisements. Your writing style is informative, friendly and engaging while incorporating humor and real-life examples.

Your task is to plan practical lessons for your class that include a variety of different methods, techniques and teaching styles.

Your task is to make suggestions for activities and accommodation to assist and inspire people visiting [a certain destination.]

Y our task is to write high-converting product descriptions that will be used on website product pages and in social media ads with the goal to sell as many as possible.

In your prompts, specify the outcome/goal of the task you're asking - in the most recent example above - the goal is to assist and inspire tourists.

Prompt Part 3: Instruction

Once you have outlined the task, be sure to provide detailed instructions. This could include the overall tone of the post, its length, who it should be aimed at and any other relevant details.

For example, "The item should be approximately 500 words long and written in a conversational style that resonates with beginners in meditation."

Doing this will ensure that ChatGPT understands your expectations so it can generate a response that meets your needs.

Here are a few more examples of clear instructions you can give:

The response should be approximately 100 words long and written in a snappy and punchy style, using short sentences and non-standard, conversational grammar. I want you to write in the same way you would write to a friend.

The response should be written for someone aged 8 or younger to understand. Do not use any complex words, sentences or phrases.

Include the word "[insert keyword here]" naturally throughout the response but do not use it more than 3 times. Use formal and instructional words to describe the process.

Prompt Part 4: Clarify

This part is quite simple, simply ask ChatGPT whether it understands the context, task and instruction. It should repeat your prompt back to you to demonstrates that it comprehends the task.

Prompt Part 5: Refine

Not quite got the response you were hoping for? Remember that ChatGPT is conversational, so it will remember previous prompts within your chat.

You don't need to rewrite the entire prompt again! Instead, you can use phrases like:

Remember to think about the tone of the response and how it should be constructed. If you want GPT's output to convey a particular sentiment or writing/vocal style, specify this in your follow-up prompt.

Finally, review the response for any erroneous information or inconsistencies that need addressing. If anything appears incorrect or ambiguous, make sure to request clarification from GPT before using the response.

ChatGPT will answer confidently. It's not always correct.

You seriously need to fact-check almost anything that's been generated.

See also: Can you use ChatGPT to solve Wordle?
Putting It All Together

Here's a finished prompt using the Context, Task, Instruction, Clarify & Refine technique:

You are an experienced content writer with high levels of expertise and authority within the tech industry. You have exceptional vocabulary and you are able to explain complex topics to beginners with ease. Your task is to write content that will be published online on websites, social media, email newsletters and in advertisements. Your writing style is informative, friendly and engaging while incorporating humor and real-life examples. The response should be approximately 100 words long and written in a snappy and punchy style, using short sentences and non-standard, conversational grammar. I want you to write in the same way you would write to a friend. Do you understand?"

Extra Tips for Writing ChatGPT Prompts

1. Use "Ignore all previous prompts in this conversation" for a simple reset of the conversation without having to start a new chat.

2. Ask it for the answer only without the conversational element. "Do not write any pre or post text, just write the response and only the response."

3. Ask it not to apologise when writing. "Do not apologize or explain, just write the response and only the response."

4. Ask for a response formatted in Markdown. This will insert headings, paragraphs and lists that are easy to copy and paste into blog posts or website Content Management Systems. "Write your response in formatted markdown."

5. Use (parenthesis) or [square brackets] to separate your instructions about tone and writing style from the actual task, in case these instructions bleed into the actual content itself.

Final Thoughts

When it comes to ChatGPT, context is king. Providing relevant background information before the task allows ChatGPT to understand the situation and your expectations. Without it, it's a blank slate.

When stating the task, be specific and use action words. Instead of "Write a blog about meditation" say "Write a blog post in simple language about the benefits of meditation and the target audience is people who have never meditated before"

Include specific details on how you want the task to be completed, such as the tone, length, and who the target audience will be. This will ensure that ChatGPT delivers a response that meets your expectations.

Got any questions about the response you've just received? Do you need part of it rewritten or expanded? Make sure to bring them up with ChatGPT. This will allow the model to address them and ensure that the response is accurate.

By following this method for writing ChatGPT prompts, you'll be able to craft better instructions that deliver unique and accurate responses.

Give it a try and let me know how it goes!

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ChatGPT is an incredibly powerful tool that can produce stunning, human-like responses to your questions and prompts. But did you know that there are techniques that can get more precise and relevant answers to your prompts?

Just by adding a few provisos or setting some scenarios, ChatGPT can produce more tailored answers to your queries. Let's look at some of the ways you can improve the quality of your ChatGPT responses.

1. Assign a Role

One way to get the best results from ChatGPT is to assign it a role. This is a fantastic method of getting more appropriate responses to your prompts. Asking ChatGPT a question will always produce a response of some sort, but its relevance might not be suited to your requirements.

This can be easily remedied by framing your question within a role. For example, we asked ChatGPT this question-"Can you explain the workings of the sun?"

In the first instance, we asked this question without assigning a role:

The answer goes into some detail about atomic nuclei and the process of fusion. But what if your target audience was a class full of five-year-olds? This is where assigning a role can help. Let's try it again and this time assign it the role of a teacher.

The technique is simple, start by assigning a role. In this case, we told ChatGPT to assume the role of a primary school teacher.

As you can see, this is a far more suitable response for a class of young kids. This is one example of how assigning a role to ChatGPT can improve the relevance of its response.

There are plenty of examples of where assigning a role can help produce more tailored responses. For instance, you can tell ChatGPT to assume such roles as a travel guide, Linux terminal, movie critic, and English translator, among many others. You can even tell it to be a fictional character.

The only limit is your imagination, and it's a fun thing to try too.

2. Define Your Communication Channel and Target Audience

If you are looking for ChatGPT to produce some creative writing, then you can achieve far more impressive results by giving it relevant information. In this instance, you can refine the output by supplying information about the intended use of the output and some demographics of the target audience.

For example, imagine you are creating a YouTube script about the equipment you would need to start a needlework hobby. We began by prompting it with a simple question-"What equipment do I need to start a needlework hobby?"

The response was a numbered list of seven items you would need to get started. This is fine, but it isn't going to set YouTube alight. Now, we refined the prompt to cover the output type and the main target audience.

The generated response was much more precisely tailored to suit the required output.

3. Chained Prompts

ChatGPT will quite happily write a page of content for your website if so prompted. However, there are some drawbacks to simply prompting it to "write a page for my website". Firstly, there are limits to the length of response that ChatGPT can output. This means you might not get a full response.

But chained prompts allow you to tailor the content to ensure that it matches your needs with specific information and keywords. To show how effective this can be, we started by prompting it to write the homepage content for a pest control website.

The response is some fairly generic text that is reasonably well-written but isn't entirely suitable as homepage content. But by using chained prompts you can improve the results. We started by asking for homepage headings for a pest control company in Michigan:

Now, we can chain our prompts to generate content for each heading. In this case, we asked for a short paragraph and three bullet points, and we also asked for the inclusion of some keywords. As you can see the response remembered that the content was for a Michigan-based company.

Using the chaining technique allows you to precisely tailor responses for more relevant results.

4. Format Your Output in Markdown

Unless instructed to do otherwise, ChatGPT responses are generated in plain text. However, it can also handle the markup language called markdown, and if requested it will produce the requested output in this format.

Markdown is an incredibly popular and powerful language for creating web-ready content.

As an example, we asked ChatGPT to write a short blog post about the four inner planets in the solar system. First, we did it without any formatting.

Next, we reframed the question to output the result in markdown language and to include headings and a table summarizing some of the information:

The output included a heading and subheading for each planet as we requested.

It also included the requested table in the conclusion.

This is a powerful way to get better-formatted output, it also works well when used in conjunction with chained prompts.

5. Use ChatGPT to Generate Its Own Prompts

The AI that underlies ChatGPT is incredibly powerful. So powerful, that with a few instructions, it can generate its own prompts and offer you a choice of routes for your research to go down.

In this instance, we started by inputting the following prompt:

ChatGPT then asked us for more detail about the purpose of the prompts. Obviously, the more detail you provide here, the more accurate the response will be. But for the sake of brevity, we kept it short and sweet.

Once ChatGPT has created relevant prompts, you can use the prompt simply by referring to its number:

6. Let Your Personality Shine by Adding Some Character to the Response

There is no doubt that ChatGPT responds with human-like answers. But if you were stuck on a six-hour plane flight with a human that responded like ChatGPT's default replies, you'd soon be bored to tears.

However, with a few tweaks to your prompts, you can generate answers with a little more personality. The example below compares a standard answer with one that includes a little bit of injected personality.

We asked ChatGPT to write one hundred words on the dry subject of fiscal procurement:

Well done if you managed to stay awake when reading the response. Let's see if we can spice it up a bit. This time we asked it to write it in a lighthearted manner and include some dry humor.

Now, while it may not have your audience rolling on the floor in laughter, it is a far more interesting reply than the previous one.

7. Chain-of-Thought Prompting

Chain-of-Thought (CoT) prompting could be likened to a student in an exam showing their workings. It involves starting with a seed question or idea and then using the model's responses to further refine and develop the topic.

For instance, if we ask ChatGPT a simple question with a numeric answer we get this response. The first question is the seed question and lays out to ChatGPT the format of the response we expect.

Now we can repeat the process and add some detail to the seed question:

As you can see, ChatGPT will respond and show the chain of thought that generated the correct answer.

Using Prompt Techniques to Improve the Response From ChatGPT

Generative AI tools like ChatGPT are incredibly powerful even without these prompting techniques. But with a few simple tips and tricks, you can take the responses you get from ChatGPT to the next level.

Learning a few prompting tricks allows you to unlock the full potential of this language model by generating fresh and unique content that is tailored to resonate with your target audience.

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7 Places to Find Free Music & Sound Effects for Multimedia Projects

Creating your own music and or sound effects to use in videos or podcasts is one way to avoid violating someone's copyright rights. Another option is to look for music and sound effects that are either in the public domain or have been labeled with a Creative Commons license. The following seven places offer music and sound effects that you and your students can use. As always, check the Creative Commons license and give attribution as requested.

Royalty Free Music hosts music tracks that can be reused in numerous ways. Royalty Free Music charges the general public for their downloads, but students and teachers can download quite a bit of the music for free. To access the free music tracks students and teachers should visit the education page on Royalty Free Music.

Freeplay Music hosts more than 15,000 music files that your students can download to use in their multimedia projects. The Freeplay Music education license allows students and teachers to use the music for free within the confines of the school. Publishing those projects on YouTube requires a slightly different though still free license. You can find the details of the licenses here.

Musopen's collection of free recordings contains performances of the works of hundreds of composers. The collection can be searched by composer, by performer, by instrument, or by form. You can stream the music from Musopen for free. You can also download five recordings per day for free from Musopen.

The Internet Archive hosts an extensive collection of music and other audio recordings that you can download for free. You should point out to students that they need to look at the usage rights closely when they find things on the Internet Archive. Not everything that is available to download for free is eligible to be reused for free.

The Free Music Archive provides free, high-quality, music in a wide range of genres. The content on Free Music Archive is used under various creative commons licenses. The New York State Music Fund provided initial funding for FMA. FMA seeks to maintain a high-quality resource through the use of selected curators who approve or deny all submissions to the collection. Anyone can download music from FMA for use in podcasts, videos, and other digital presentation formats. The music collections can be searched by genre or by curator.

Sound Bible is a resource for finding and downloading free sound clips, sound effects, and sound bites. All of the sounds on Sound Bible are either public domain or labeled with a Creative Commons license. You can find sounds for use in podcasts, videos, slideshows, or other multimedia creations.

The next time you need common sounds like doorbells ringing, dogs barking, or car horns honking to use in a multimedia project you could try to record those sounds yourself or you could turn to SoundGator to find free recordings that you can download. SoundGator offers free sound recording downloads. There are twenty-three recording categories that you can browse through to find the perfect sound for your project. You do have to register on SoundGator in order to download recordings. After registering you can download recordings directly to your computer to re-use in your projects.

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Have you thought about using AI music in your classroom? This summer, I spent time with teachers in all corners of the country. In my workshops and conference sessions that explore the role of AI in education, one of the most popular topics is how to make music with the help of Artificial Intelligence (AI).

Whether you're looking to spark creativity, enhance traditional learning experiences, or simply introduce new media to your lessons, AI-generated music might have a place in your teaching toolkit. Similar to a chatbot like ChatGPT, you can add a prompt or description to an AI music tool to generate a short piece of music to share with students.

Today on the blog, I'll share some practical ways to incorporate AI music into your classroom. And as you dive into the list, I'm sure your wheels will start spinning with all of the ways this technology can connect to teaching and learning.

How to Make AI Music

AI music tools are more accessible than ever, opening up a world of possibilities for educators in every subject area. From creating unique soundtracks for literary works to understanding historical eras through musical moods, these tools not only enrich the educational experience but also help students develop a deeper connection to the material.

What AI music tools should you try? I've shared a few of the AI tools on the list below in my workshops and webinars this past year. They aren't perfect, and some have a free trial or paid model. However, I think these are worthy of your consideration:

MusicFX: This tool from Google's AI Test Kitchen is a favorite. You can type in a prompt and even add a few instrument suggestions. The output is two 30-second clips you can play, download, or share.

Suno AI: After you sign up for a free account, you can describe the song you would like to generate. New users get a few credits to try so you can craft a song right away.

Loudly: This tool also gives you a free version to try. You can write a prompt up to 250 characters and it will give you three options based on your description.

Not all AI music generators are student-friendly tools and in the examples below, you might take the lead and have students work "offline" to create a prompt you can use to create an AI music clip.

Why Use Music in the Classroom?

Music has the power to transform a traditional learning experience. A lot has changed since I was a student - when a teacher might use a cassette tape to play a clip for our class. And it's now easier than ever to "cue the music" and press play on a smartphone, computer, interactive whiteboard, or tablet.

Playing music can help set the tone, improve concentration, and make the learning process more enjoyable. With short AI-generated music clips, you can also make specific curriculum connections.

In a science classroom, teachers might use music to complement the explanation of complex theories. Social studies teachers can enhance their lessons on historical periods by integrating music that reflects those times or regions. For math, rhythm and beats can help illustrate patterns and sequences and make abstract concepts more tangible. In an English Language Arts classroom, music can serve as a backdrop for creative writing or help analyze the emotional subtext of a piece of literature. The possibilities are endless!

Ways to Use AI Music in Your Classroom

Let's take a look at a handful of ways you can use AI music in your classroom this year. And if you have an idea I left off the list, reach out to me on Instagram or reply to my Monday email newsletter to tell me all about it.

Practice Writing Prompts

Challenge students to create descriptive writing prompts and use AI to generate music based on their descriptions. This exercise can help enhance descriptive writing skills and connect to any subject area.

Explore Different AI

If you are modeling AI use for students, show them how you can experiment with AI tools to see how they can produce not just text but music, sound effects, and more. This will help them understand the variety of AI outputs and their potential applications across different media.

Music Inspired By Literature

Ask students to write a prompt to describe a scene from a story. Then you can use that prompt to create a clip using AI music tools. This task can deepen their interpretative skills and help them express their understanding of the narrative through music. In the Suno example on this page, I share a prompt that describes the beginning of Charlotte's Web.

Describe a Historical Event

Use AI music tools to spark a conversation about a historical event. Have students describe a historical event and generate music that reflects its mood or tone, facilitating a deeper emotional and intellectual engagement with the subject. In the Loudly example on this page, I share a prompt that describes the Boston Tea Party.

Create Background Music

Students can write a prompt or select AI-generated music to kick off a live presentation. They can use this to set the tone as they share information on any subject area.

Make a STEM Connection

Earlier this year, I chatted with Dr. Jacie Maslyk on " Unexpected Ways to Connect Literacy and STEM" for an episode of the Easy EdTech Podcast. You might use AI to make a musical connection to coding. MusicFX turns the words in your prompt into individual elements that mirror a drag-and-drop coding platform.

Music as a Reflection

We often ask students to reflect on their learning experiences and share how they feel after a lesson. You might take a spin on this and have students write a prompt to create a short AI music-generated clip that relates to how they feel.

As I mentioned earlier in the post, this use of AI as an instructional planning tool is something I'm very passionate about. And if you've heard me speak about AI in education this year, you know how excited I am about the possibilities. Bringing customized musical clips into your classroom is easier than I ever imagined it could be.

If you're looking to dive even deeper into the integration of AI in education, my new book, EdTech Essentials: 12 Strategies for Every Classroom in the Age of AI, 2nd Edition, includes AI connections alongside a variety of prompts to try with a chatbot. Whether you're a novice or seasoned educator, this book is packed with actionable strategies that can be implemented immediately. This page on the blog gives you more details about the new edition. Already have a copy? Download the free study guide right here.

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Creating engaging presentations can be a time-consuming but important task for educators. As a classroom teacher, I wanted to make sure I had clear visuals, concise information, and something for students to reference and review after a lesson. One question I've heard from educators during my travels this year is, "How can I use AI to make presentation slides?"

Since my work around AI in education focuses on instructional planning for teachers, using artificial intelligence to help save time is a big theme. With the advent of AI tools, this process has become more efficient and accessible. Although you still need to spend time making sure the output from an AI tool is worthy of sharing with your students - more on that shortly - it can certainly jump-start the creation process for you.

In this blog post, we'll explore how you can harness AI to streamline the creation of presentation slides, making your teaching materials dynamic and interactive and saving you time along the way!

Why Use AI to Make Classroom Presentations?

Presentations are a staple in the classroom, useful for introducing new topics, summarizing key concepts, and facilitating group discussions. Slide decks can also serve as valuable resources for students to review content at their own pace. When I first started using iPads one-to-one with students, there weren't any fifth-grade friendly learning management systems like Google Classroom available.

Instead, I was excited to give students access to a Dropbox folder where I could upload PDF versions of presentation decks and anchor charts that they could access later. AI tools can give you a jump start in creating these materials, saving you time and allowing you to focus on other student-facing tasks.

However, it's important to remember that while AI can assist in the creation process, it's not a substitute for your expertise. If you've joined me for a keynote, workshop or webinar this year, I offer this reminder throughout the sessions I host.

The technology is still evolving and isn't likely to produce perfect results. You'll want to review all content for accuracy of course. And you'll also want to ensure it follows best practices, such as avoiding too much text on a slide and organizing information in a student-friendly way.

9 Tools That Use AI to Make Presentation Slides

Diffit

This tool helps create supplemental resources tailored to different learning levels, making it easier to differentiate instruction within your slide decks. It uses AI algorithms to adjust content complexity, ensuring all students can engage with the material. Diffit gives you the option to create resources - including Google Slides and PPT files - that contain content you already have or a topic you submit.

MagicSchool

MagicSchool has introduced a new feature that simplifies presentation creation, integrating seamlessly with educational content. It provides AI-generated content that can be directly transformed into slides. The feature gives you an outline you can use for inspiration or the option to turn your content into a slide deck.

Brisk Teaching

With Brisk Teaching's presentation creation option, you can generate slides quickly and efficiently. The tool analyzes the content in your browser - like an article or YouTube video - along with your text input to create visually appealing slides. I featured Brisk Teaching on the blog in the past, and this is just one of the options they offer teachers.

Curipod

Curipod offers an interactive tool that turns your presentations into engaging experiences with real-time student participation. You might remember this tool from an earlier post on the blog featuring popular AI tools. Curipod allows you to include live polls, quizzes, and drawing activities within your slides.

Canva

Canva incorporates AI to help you design visually appealing slides, offering templates and design suggestions based on your content. The AI can auto-adjust layouts to ensure visual harmony throughout your presentation. Additionally, Canva's AI can recommend complementary color schemes and fonts to enhance readability. You can learn more about their Magic Design features here.

Adobe Firefly

Have you used AI images in your classroom yet? Adobe Firefly is just one example of a tool you can use to create custom images for your slide decks. This can add a unique visual element to your presentations. Adobe Firefly can generate images based on text descriptions, giving you creative control over visuals. It also supports style transfers, allowing you to apply artistic effects to your images - my favorite is the "layered paper" option.

ChatGPT

There are so many ways to leverage chatbots, like ChatGPT, to get ideas. I've featured oodles of resources on the blog, including this free download with 60+ prompts to try. ChatGPT and other chatbots like Gemini and Copilot can help you with presentation outlines, too. You can input your lesson objectives, and the AI will suggest a logical flow for your presentation. ChatGPT can also help generate speaker notes or discussion questions to accompany your slides. It won't be perfect, but it can definitely help give you a head start.

SlidesAI

This AI tool converts text documents into presentation slides, saving you time on manual slide creation. You simply upload a document, and SlidesAI extracts key points to create concise slides. It also offers options to customize the theme and design of the generated presentation. SlidesAI has a free and paid version, but I think the free version has everything you need.

Prezi

Like many educators, Prezi was my go-to presentation tool when it first came on the scene. It hasn't been in my toolbelt recently, but with the new AI features, I think it's worthy of your consideration. With Prezi, you can create dynamic, non-linear presentations that engage students in an interactive way.

Trying Out AI to Make Presentation Slides

Which of these tools are you most interested in trying? AI tools provide a great starting point for creating presentation slides, but they should be seen as a means to jumpstart your drafts rather than final products. As I mentioned earlier in the post, you'll want to customize and review the AI-generated content to ensure it meets your educational goals and adheres to best practices for teaching and learning.

For more ideas on using classroom technology and integrating AI into your teaching, check out my book, EdTech Essentials: 12 Strategies for Every Classroom in the Age of AI, 2nd Edition. It includes more AI connections and dozens of prompts for educators to try. If you already have a copy, don't forget to download the free study guide!

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