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Neil Almond
December 12th, 2023
Hey human,
For many of us we are approaching the final week until a well-earned Christmas break, and I am sure that it cannot come soon enough! TeacherPrompts won’t be going anywhere over the Holidays, but we are taking the opportunity to say thank you now before many of you indulge in a little too much cheese!
Knowledge builders 📚
Gemini → The name of Google’s new large language model that will power Google’s Bard and other AI services. Google says it is superior to OpenAI’s GPT4 - that’s fighting talk!
GEMINI Vs GPT
Hackathon→ A hackathon is an event that brings together experts and people interested in a certain field and provides a collaborative space to problem solve and muse on recent developments in that field.
Would you be interested in coming to a virtual hackathon in 2024? |
Industry updates 🤖
The EU AI Act → The AI Act is a proposed regulation by the European Union that aims to create a common legal framework for artificial intelligence. It intends to classify and regulate AI systems based on their potential risks to cause harm to people and society.
Imagine with Meta → Meta (Facebook in old money) has released a new, and free, generative AI image generator called ‘Imagine With Meta’. All you need to access is a Meta account. You can see a comparison of the most popular AI image generators here.
Fresh prompts ✨
Foundation level: Christmas Crafts → It is getting to that time where some teachers may be able to get a little bit more creative with their afternoons as the curriculum comes to an end. Here is a prompt to help you get your resources and a step-by-step guide for some Christmas crafts. Do not be afraid to add as much detail as is relevant for your context. The deep structure looks like this:
You are a teacher of [year group and geographical location]. It is the run up to Christmas and you want to do some simple Christmas themed crafting with them. Come with a simple Christmas themed craft that pupils this age could do independently. The equipment should be [detail of the equipment you have available]. Make a list of all the resources that will be needed and write detailed step-by step instructions that the children can follow. Use in Co-pilot.
You are a teacher of Year 3 children in the UK. It is the run up to Christmas and you want to do some simple Christmas themed crafting with them. Come with a simple Christmas themed craft that pupils this age could do independently. The equipment should be things that you would find in a school. Make a list of all the resources that will be needed and write detailed step-by step instructions that the children can follow.Here is the output:
One simple Christmas themed craft that pupils this age could do independently is a paper plate Santa face. This is a fun and easy way to make a festive decoration or a cute card. Here are the resources that you will need:
Paper plates (one per child)
Red paper or cardstock
Cotton balls or white pom poms
Glue
Scissors
Black marker
Pink crayon or paint
Here are the step-by-step instructions that the children can follow:
Cut out a triangle from the red paper or card stock. This will be Santa’s hat. Glue it to the top of the paper plate.
Glue some cotton balls or white pom poms along the bottom edge of the hat and one at the tip of the hat. This will be the fur trim and the pom pom of the hat.
Glue some more cotton balls or white pom poms along the bottom edge of the paper plate. This will be Santa’s beard.
Draw two eyes and a nose with the black marker on the paper plate. You can also draw a mouth or leave it blank.
Color the cheeks with the pink crayon or paint. This will make Santa look rosy and cheerful.
You can add some glitter or stickers to make your Santa face more festive and personalised.
You have now made a paper plate Santa face! You can hang it on the wall, the door, or the window as a decoration. You can also write a message on the back and give it to someone as a card. Have fun and merry Christmas! 🎅🎄
Expert Level: Micro scripting → Short scripts of stock phrases can be a useful tool for any teacher, but coming up with them can be tricky. This prompt is here to support ECTs (or mentors prior to delivering some feedback) in the scripting process. You may not use the ones that the AI generates, but the additional examples will support you in crafting your own. The key to this prompt is in the detail you provide.
You are an expert in supporting teachers. I need support with the messaging that I give to students as it is frequently negative. I have been told that I should frame my language in more positive light. What are some positive phrases that I could be using to manage behaviour around transitions. E.g. for mentor has told me that instead of saying 'be quiet everyone' I should say 'thank you to those who listened first and are now waiting in silence for my next instruction.'Here is the output:
Managing behaviour around transitions can be challenging, but using positive language can make a big difference. Positive language can help you communicate your expectations clearly, acknowledge good behaviour, and build rapport with your students. Here are some examples of positive phrases that you could use to manage behaviour around transitions:
Before a transition, you can say: “In a minute, we are going to move on to the next activity. Please finish what you are doing and get ready to listen to the instructions.”
During a transition, you can say: “Well done, everyone. You are doing a great job of moving quickly and quietly. I appreciate your cooperation.”
After a transition, you can say: “Thank you for following the directions so well. You are showing me that you are ready to learn. I’m proud of you.”
You can also use positive phrases to address specific behaviours or situations that might occur during transitions, such as:
If some students are not paying attention, you can say: “I can see that most of you are looking at me and listening carefully. Thank you for showing respect. I need everyone to do the same, please.”
If some students are talking or making noise, you can say: “I like how some of you are using your silent voices. That helps us to focus and learn. Let’s all use our silent voices, please.”
If some students are not following the rules or directions, you can say: “Remember, our rule is to stay in our seats until I tell you to move. That keeps us safe and organized. Follow the rule, thank you.”
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