Lesson Objectives

• Learn how to use AI to adapt existing materials for different learning styles

• Create differentiated worksheets and activities efficiently

• Develop scaffolded assessments for diverse learner needs

Do Now

Before we get started, use this prompt with Claude or ChatGPT (or your LLM of choice) to reflect on your current differentiation practices:

For the remainder of this conversation, act as an instructional coach with 10+ years of experience mentoring [specific job title]. Help me analyze my current approach to differentiation:

[EDIT THIS: Describe your differentiation approach. Be as specific as possible, but don't worry about grammar or formatting your response.]

1. What are my typical methods for differentiating content?
2. Which student groups might be underserved by my current approach?
3. What are 2-3 specific areas where I could incorporate more personalization?
4. How might technology support these improvements?
5. Think outside the box and provide some creative and unique ideas. Don't worry about practicality--your goal should be to generate ideas that could spur my own creativity and imagination.

Please respond in a coaching style with probing questions and specific suggestions. Please ask clarifying questions until you are 95% certain you can provide me with expert-level guidance and suggestions. Tone should be professional, direct, positive, and encouraging.

Begin by summarizing my differentiation approach that I described above. Ask me if I want to add or correct any details. Then proceed by asking me questions.

What We’re Working with Today

Today we'll explore how AI can help create variations of learning materials tailored to different student needs while maintaining consistent learning objectives.

I Do, We Do, You Do

I Do: Here’s What I Created

This week, I created three different professional development offerings for the consulting/training branch of our business. I created flyers for each on Canva and included them on the consulting landing page I am developing. Here is an example of one of the flyers:

We Do: Let’s Build This Together

Follow this step-by-step guide to create differentiated materials:

1. Start with your original content/worksheet

2. Identify 3-4 key areas for differentiation (reading level, scaffolding, output format)

3. Use this AI prompt template to generate variations:

For the remainder of this conversation, act as an experienced educator and curriculum designer. I need to create differentiated versions of this [worksheet/activity/assessment] for different learning needs. Here's the original content:

[Paste or upload your content. If uploaded, type 'Uploaded/attached to this conversation.']

Please create three versions:
1. Version A: [Specify modifications needed - e.g., simplified language, added vocabulary support]
2. Version B: [Specify modifications - e.g., graphic organizers, visual aids]
3. Version C: [Specify modifications - e.g., extension questions, advanced concepts]

Maintain these requirements:
- Same learning objectives across all versions
- Clear progression in complexity
- Consistent core content

Please ask me clarifying questions until you are 95% certain you can provide me with expert-level support on this very important task. Begin by summarizing my request so I can confirm that you understand your assignment.

4. Review and refine AI outputs to ensure quality and alignment

You Do: Your Mini Task for the Week

Choose one upcoming lesson material and create at least two differentiated versions using the template above.

Think-Pair-Share

• Think of 3 challenging materials you struggle to differentiate

• Pair up with a colleague to brainstorm differentiation strategies

• Share your ideas and success stories with our community of educators and connect with other Edumators who are transforming their classrooms with AI and automation.

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