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Course Description

This updated version of AI Essentials for Teachers: An Introduction to Prompting introduces GPT-5’s new capabilities — including memory, live web access, and personalisation. Learn how to write effective prompts, streamline planning, and use AI responsibly in line with Australian ethical guidelines. Packed with practical examples, this course is designed to help teachers confidently and safely embed AI into everyday classroom practice.


Note - Participants are encouraged to have access to an AI account, such as ChatGPT, Bard, or Copilot. A free account is sufficient for the purposes of this course.



Audience

All Teachers


Teaching Standards

6.2.2 Proficient Level - Engage in Professional Learning - Engage in professional learning and improve practice: Participate in learning to update knowledge and practice targeted to professional needs and school and/or system priorities.



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Course curriculum

  • 1

    Introduction

    • Welcome

    • Acknowledgement of Country

    • ChatGPT Account

    • Learning Objectives

    • Teaching Standards

  • 2

    Module 1 – Understanding GPT and the Foundations of Prompting

    • Introduction

    • What Is GPT?

    • Evolution of GPT Models

    • Specialised Reasoning Models

    • Memory and Personalisation in GPT-5

    • Beyond Text – Multimodal Capabilities of GPT-4o and GPT-5

    • Choosing the Right Model for Teaching Tasks

    • What Is Prompting?

    • Prompting Tip #1 – Talk to AI Like a Person

    • Prompting Tip #2 – Set the Stage with Context

    • Prompting Tip #3 – Give the AI a Role

    • Save Your Teaching Profile with Custom Instructions

    • Activity #1 – Writing an Email to Parents

    • Extending the Prompt -Using Memory in GPT-5

    • Activity #2 – Supporting a Struggling Student

    • Reflection – Prompt Quality and GPT Responses
  • 3

    Module 2 – Prompting Tips #4-8

    • Introduction

    • Prompting Tip #4 – Specify the Output

    • Prompting Tip #5 – Provide Samples

    • Prompting Tip #6 – Ask AI for Help

    • Examples – Asking for Help in Practice

    • Prompting Tip #7 – Don’t Be Afraid to Push Back

    • Prompting Tip – Verify and Refine with AI

    • Prompting Tip #8 – Test, Iterate, Improve

    • Activity #3 – How Can Teachers Use AI?

    • Reflection Question
  • 4

    Module 3 – Lesson Planning with AI – Aligning with Curriculum and Frameworks

    • Introduction

    • See It in Action – AI in Australian Classrooms

    • A Framework for AI in Australian Schools

    • Updates Since 2023

    • Where AI Fits in Lesson Planning

    • Creating a Lesson Plan Using AI

    • Teacher Resource: Prompting with Purpose

    • Activity #4 – Create Your Lesson Plan Using the 7-Step Prompting Guide

    • Step 7 – Push Back to Improve the Output

    • Activity #5 – Reflect on the Process

    • Optional Extension – Multi-Step Planning with Memory

    • Resources

    • Wrap Up

    • Reference List

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