173. 9 Quick Ways to Use AI to Simplify Your Life as a Teacher

Imagine having a virtual assistant to help with lesson plans, assessments, and student feedback. AI can make that a reality! In this episode, I’m sharing nine practical ways to use AI to streamline your workload, from generating transcripts to creating choice boards and assessments. You’ll hear quick examples, plus my favorite tools (including one that makes test reviews a breeze!). But AI isn’t perfect, and it’s definitely not a replacement for real teachers—so how can we use it wisely? Let’s dive in and explore how to make AI work for you, not the other way around!

➡️ Show Notes: https://itsnotrocketscienceclassroom.com/episode173

Resources Mentioned:

• Magic School
• Otter.ai
• Diffit
• Google Translate
• AI for Education
• Episode 157, Serving ELLs with AI and More with Guest Alyse of Keystone Science
• Episode 154, AI and ChatGPT with Guest Mitch Wieland
• Download your FREE Classroom Reset Challenge.
• Send me a DM on Instagram: @its.not.rocket.science
• Send me an email: rebecca@itsnotrocketscienceclassroom.com  
• Follow, rate, and review on Apple Podcasts.

Related Episodes and Blog Posts:

• Episode 162, 5 Essential Hacks for High School and Middle School Science Teachers
• Episode 160, 4 Proven Tips to INSTANTLY Decrease Your Grading Time
• Episode 155, How to Create Active and Accountable Learners in Your Secondary Science Classroom
• Episode 62, 5 Ways to Instantly Make Your Planning Period More Productive

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