OpenAI Canvas Drafting Guide
October 11, 2024
OpenAI Canvas is a new collaborative writing space where teachers, students and AI can draft together in real time. This guide walks you through a practical approach to introducing Canvas in your classroom. You will find clear classroom workflows, from brainstorming and outlining to peer critique and redrafting, along with firm guardrails on academic integrity, privacy and behaviour. The focus is on helping students write more thoughtfully, not outsourcing their thinking to AI.
AI in Art & Design Education
October 9, 2024
AI is rapidly reshaping creative industries, from concept art to product design, animation and advertising. For secondary and FE art and design teachers, the challenge is to bring these tools into the studio without letting them replace students’ own making. This playbook explores how multimodal and iterative AI tools – image, video, 3D, layout and critique – can support full creative workflows, from research and sketchbook development to prototyping, portfolio curation and reflective practice, with clear guardrails that keep human creativity firmly at the centre.
Planning for Autumn: LGR22 unit plans with AI
July 16, 2024
Autumn planning can feel like rebuilding everything from scratch, especially when you want clear LGR22 alignment and documentation that stands up to scrutiny. This workflow shows how Swedish primary teachers can use AI to draft two full 10-lesson units—one in History (Medeltiden i Norden) and one in Geography—while explicitly evidencing the terminsplanering triangle: syfte, centralt innehåll and betygskriterier. You’ll also generate an audit-friendly mapping table, a fully planned Digerdöden lesson (Lesson 5), and a shared subject glossary, without manually rewriting your whole scheme.
Complex Topics Simplified
May 29, 2024
Introducing the latest feature in the Automated Education app: the **Concept Explainer**. This innovative tool empowers educators to simplify complex topics into student-friendly explanations tailored to specific year groups. Input any concept, and the AI-driven tool will generate comprehensive, age-appropriate breakdowns, making even the toughest subjects like gravity or the stock market accessible. Save time, enhance understanding, and boost student engagement with this versatile tool, perfect for lessons, study materials, and homework help. Try the Concept Explainer now and transform your teaching experience.
Substitution Planning Just Got Easier
May 24, 2024
Introducing the new **Cover Work** feature in Automated Education, designed to simplify substitute lesson planning. This tool enables swift creation of detailed lesson plans, ensuring smooth transitions for substitute teachers, even with limited subject familiarity. By inputting the lesson topic, year group, and subject, users can generate structured plans with defined learning outcomes and key points. Ideal for last-minute arrangements, this feature supports various subjects like geography, history, and science. Experience seamless, efficient lesson planning and maintain educational continuity with the Cover Work feature.
Word Problems Tool for Educators
May 17, 2024
Elevate your teaching with our **Word Problem Tool**, designed to create customisable, age-appropriate word problems that make learning both fun and interactive. Suitable for subjects like mathematics, science, and language arts, this tool allows educators to tailor problems to their lesson plans and students' needs. Features include adjustable difficulty levels, cultural relevance, and easy integration with lesson topics. Enhance critical thinking, comprehension, and engagement in your classroom effortlessly. Transform your teaching approach and help students develop essential skills with the **Word Problem Tool** from Automated Education.
Simplify Your Planning with Our AI Unit Planner
May 10, 2024
Introducing our new **Unit Planner** tool, designed to assist educators in crafting comprehensive and cohesive lesson plans for entire units of study. This AI-powered tool simplifies lesson organisation, ensuring each class builds on the previous one for enhanced student learning. The Unit Planner is flexible and customisable, allowing teachers to tailor lesson depth and focus according to their needs. It streamlines the planning process and improves student engagement by creating a structured and logical sequence of lessons. Reclaim your weekends and elevate your teaching with the Unit Planner from Automated Education.
Unveiling the 'Meet the Character' Tool
May 8, 2024
Introducing the 'Meet the Character' tool from Automated Education, designed to revolutionise classroom engagement through interactive character interviews. This innovative feature allows students to "meet" and interview historical figures, fictional characters, or professionals, enhancing learning with immersive, dynamic interactions. Educators can easily generate tailored interview questions and answers, making lessons more engaging, personalised, and memorable. Perfect for cross-curricular applications, it fosters critical thinking and creativity without the need for elaborate props or guest speakers. Log in to Automated Education to start transforming your lessons with this cutting-edge tool.
Boost Your Curriculum with Our Planning Tools
May 6, 2024
Streamline your teaching process with Automated Education's latest tools: the Unit Planner and Lesson Planner. Designed to assist educators in mapping out comprehensive teaching units and detailed lesson plans, these tools ensure coherence, flexibility, and efficiency. The Unit Planner allows for holistic planning of interconnected lessons, while the Lesson Planner focuses on specifics like objectives, materials, and assessments. Together, they offer a seamless approach to curriculum planning, enhancing student engagement and learning outcomes. Embrace these tools to save time, reduce stress, and elevate your educational strategy.
Cook Up Success with Our New Recipe Creator
May 1, 2024
Introducing the **Recipe Creator** from Automated Education, a revolutionary tool designed to streamline your culinary lessons. Effortlessly generate customised recipes based on key details such as main ingredients, number of servings, and cuisine origin. This innovative feature caters to dietary restrictions, ensuring inclusivity for all students. Simplify lesson planning, save time, and enhance student engagement with diverse and exciting recipes. Make your cooking classes more dynamic and interactive, and let the Recipe Creator take the stress out of your teaching schedule. Try it today and transform your educational experience!
Introducing the Summariser Tool
April 26, 2024
Educators, save valuable time with our new Summariser Tool, designed to distil lengthy texts into concise summaries using advanced AI. Perfect for research papers, educational articles, and more, this tool offers customisable summary lengths and supports multiple languages. Streamline your workflow, enhance understanding, and boost productivity by quickly grasping key points without wading through pages of information. Try it today and see how it can transform your teaching strategies and decision-making processes. Join us in revolutionising education with Automated Education’s latest innovation!
Bespoke Reading Comprehension Generator
April 17, 2024
We're excited to introduce our Reading Comprehension Generator, a amazing tool poised to transform reading comprehension in classrooms. This versatile feature empowers educators to create tailored, engaging reading materials for all student levels, from primary to A-level. Offering original stories, fan fiction, and the ability to align with lesson plans. Most importantly, it produces royalty-free content, saving educators precious time and enriching the learning experience. Join us in embracing this innovative approach to personalised education.
Effortless Material Management
April 10, 2024
Elevate your teaching experience with our latest platform update! We're excited to introduce downloadable formats for your educational content, offering unparalleled ease and flexibility. Choose from MS Word, Open Document Format, PDF, or plain text to seamlessly integrate into your workflow. Save precious time by swiftly sharing materials with students and colleagues, and keep your resources organised for quick access. Embrace the simplicity of our new 'Download' feature to enhance your educational materials.
10 Time-Saving Tips for Teachers
February 27, 2024
In this insightful post, educators are equipped with ten revolutionary time-saving tips for lesson planning, particularly through the use of Automated Education, an AI-powered assistant. It highlights the benefits of using templates, aligning with curriculum standards, and employing AI for content suggestions. The post also stresses the importance of a rich resource library, customisation for differentiated learning, and the ability to plan ahead efficiently. Additionally, the post covers syncing with school systems, exporting lesson plans in various formats, integrated tools for assessments and feedback, and the importance of reflection for continuous improvement. These strategies promise to transform teaching preparation, allowing educators to focus on delivering exceptional educational experiences.
Revolutionary Glossary Generator
February 17, 2024
Revolutionise your teaching approach with our newly launched Glossary Generator, a dynamic tool designed to enhance the learning experience in your classroom. Tailor glossaries to fit various curricula, year groups, and languages, ensuring content is age-appropriate and meets the diverse needs of your students. Effortlessly dive into any subject matter, curating lists of terms complete with definitions and examples. Save time with AI-driven, automatically formatted content that is both accurate and engaging. Ideal for educators who value efficiency without compromising on quality, this tool promises to elevate classroom engagement and cater to individual learning styles. Embrace this innovative addition to your teaching toolkit and watch your students' understanding soar.