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🧰 The Productivity Toolkits
Streamlined, smart tools that automate routine tasks, enhance lesson design, and support personalized learning organized in practical, teacher-centered categories.
Click a header to explore quick‑grab, classroom‑ready tools!
Lesson & Resource Creation
Create items that help students be independant learners
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- Generate lesson ideas, hooks, exit tickets, and guided practice samples
- Suggest accommodations or scaffolds for various learners
- Explore ways to add student engagement to a lesson or activity
- Add UDL-aligned options
Assessment & Feedback
Streamline assessment &
feedback workflows.
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- Draft rubric descriptors for each of the levels on the BC the proficiency scale
- Suggest success criteria
- Provide sample formative & summative feedback
- Create checklists for assignments
- Generate practice questions or study guides for students
Teacher Time-Savers
Manage the heavy lifting of managing a classroom.
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- Creating checklists for field trips, labs, project days
- Drafting meeting agendas
- Summarizing/analysing long documents
- Creating step‑by‑step workflows for new teachers or TTOCs
- Communication support (tonal adjusments, updates, incident reporting)
Inclusion Support
Remove barriers to meet the needs of all learners.
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- Creating “leveled” versions of reading passage
- Provide language supports for ELLs (sentence frames, vocab lists, visual supports)
- Review activities or lesson plans to make more UDL friendly
- Identifying possible barriers in learning environments
🎛️ Interactive Engagement Elements
Keep scrolling down – the fun stuff is coming: Prompts, AI Personas, and Quick‑Access Resources to power up your practice!
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⏳ The “10‑for‑10” Section 💡 | 🤖 AI Agent Gallery 🗂️ | 📃 Resource Vault 📁
⏳ The “10‑for‑10” Section 💡
📝 THE "LEVELER" (DIFFERENTIATING TEXT
“I have a text about the [Insert Topic, e.g., Fur Trade in BC]. Please rewrite this into three versions: one at a Grade 4 reading level, one at a Grade 7 level, and one using simple bullet points for an ELL student. Maintain the key vocabulary: [List keywords].”
- Time Saved: 90 minutes of searching for multi-level resources.
🧱 THE SCAFFOLD BUILDER
“I am teaching a lesson on [Topic]. Create a graphic organizer outline and five ‘sentence starters’ to help students who struggle to begin their writing for this specific assignment.”
- Time Saved: 45 minutes of manual worksheet creation.
📊 THE RUBRIC ARCHITECH
“Create a 4-column rubric for a Grade [X] [Subject] project on [Topic]. Use the BC Performance Standards language (Emerging, Developing, Proficient, Extending) for the headings for each column. Focus the criteria on [Specific Curricular Competency OR Content].”
- Time Saved: 60 minutes of formatting and aligning to BC standards.
💬 THE "DE-IDENTIFIED" LEARNING UPDATE STARTER
“I need to write a report card comment for a student who is ‘Proficient’ in [Subject]. They excel at [Strength] but need to work on [Goal]. Write a 3-4 sentence professional paragraph using strengths-based language. Do not use a name; use ‘The student’ or brackets.”
- Time Saved: 2+ hours during reporting season.
✔️ THE CHECKLIST CREATOR
“Break down this project: [Paste Project Description] into a 10-item ‘Success Checklist’ for a student to check off as they work. Use clear, actionable ‘I can’ statements.”
- Time Saved: 30 minutes of clarifying instructions.
❓ THE ESSENTIAL QUESTION GENERATOR
“I am teaching [Topic] to Grade [X] students. Give me 5 provocative ‘Inquiry Questions’ that will spark a 15-minute class discussion and connect to their daily lives.”
- Time Saved: 30 minutes of lesson “hook” brainstorming.
🧱 THE SCAFFOLD BUILDER
“I am teaching a lesson on [Topic]. Create a graphic organizer outline and five ‘sentence starters’ to help students who struggle to begin their writing for this specific assignment.”
- Time Saved: 45 minutes of manual worksheet creation.
🧰 THE SUB-TUB LESSON GENERATOR
“I need a ‘no-tech’ emergency sub plan for a Grade [X] [Subject] class. The topic is [Topic]. Provide a [activity] and a [extension] that requires only paper and pencils.”
- Time Saved: 1 hour of frantic 6:00 AM planning.
📧 PARENT COMMUNICATOR
“Create a warm, professional weekly parent update that includes [content]. Please keep it within [lines]. Write it in a friendly, concise tone.”
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“Draft a short, professional email to a parent explaining that their child is struggling with [Behavior/Task] and suggest three ways we can work together to support them. Keep the tone collaborative and supportive.”
- Time Saved: 45 minutes of word-smithing parent emails.
📝 DOC SUMMARIZER
“I am uploading a PDF of the new [Ministry/District Document]. Please summarize the top 5 ‘Action Items’ for a classroom teacher and highlight any changes that may affect me and how they will.”
- Time Saved: 2 hours of dense reading.
🤖 AI Agent Gallery 🗂️
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Notes Synthesizer
Text to Slides Creator
Simplify Language
The Rubric Architect
Lesson Generator
Unit Plan Expander
Resource Curator
Indigenous Perspectives
📃 Resource Vault 📁
Click on the “+” icon to expand each section to view the “downloaded ready templates” for each teacher-centred category.
LESSON & RESOURCE CREATION
The “Slide Deck Builder” (PowerPoint)
The Prompt Structure:
“I am designing a [Grade Level] mini-lesson on [Topic]. Create a 6-slide deck with:
- Slide 1: Title + Learning Intention (WALT) and Success Criteria (student-friendly).
- Slides 2–3: Direct instruction (key points + one example per slide).
- Slide 4: Guided practice (1 prompt + model answer).
- Slide 5: Independent practice (2 prompts at different difficulty levels).
- Slide 6: Exit ticket (1 quick check aligned to the Success Criteria).
Constraints: Include brief speaker notes, suggest one relevant image per slide, and keep text concise for accessibility.”
The “Vocabulary & Concept Map Pack” (Word/OneNote)
The Prompt Structure:
“Create a Vocabulary Support Pack for [Grade Level] on [Unit/Topic] that includes:
- A list of 8–12 key terms with student-friendly definitions and a simple example.
- A Frayer Model template populated for 3 priority terms.
- A concept map outline showing how the terms connect to the Big Ideas.
Constraints: Use plain language at approximately [Grade Level] reading level and include an optional ‘visual cue’ idea for each term.”
The “Station Rotation Planner” (Word/Excel)
The Prompt Structure:
“I’m planning a 3‑station rotation for [Grade Level] on [Topic]. Please provide:
- A schedule/timing plan for a [Total Minutes]-minute block.
- Station A: Teacher-led—objective, materials, script/prompt.
- Station B: Collaborative—task, roles, accountability measure.
- Station C: Independent—task, materials, early finisher option.
Constraints: Add differentiation notes for diverse learners at each station and a simple exit-ticket idea.”
The “Inquiry & Big Ideas Question Generator” (Word)
The Prompt Structure:
“Generate 10 inquiry/essential questions for [Grade Level] on [Topic] aligned to the BC Big Ideas and Curricular Competencies.
Constraints:
- Vary question complexity (surface → deep).
- Use student-friendly language.
- Include2 cross-curricular connections(e.g., Arts, ADST, Socials) and explain the connection briefly.”
The “Read-Aloud/Viewing Companion” (Word/OneNote)
The Prompt Structure:
“I am preparing a read-aloud/viewing of [Text/Media] for [Grade Level]. Create:
- Before: Background knowledge prompt + vocabulary preview (3 words).
- During: 4 stop-and-think questions (literal → inferential).
- After: 2 discussion prompts + 1 short response prompt with a sentence frame.
Constraints: Include SEL connection (e.g., empathy/perspective-taking) and one non-writing demonstration option (e.g., quick sketch).”
ASSESSMENT & FEEDBACK
The “BC Proficiency Rubric” (Excel/Sheets)
The Prompt Structure:
“Act as a BC Curriculum Expert. Create a 4-column rubric for a [Subject] assignment on [Topic].
- Column Headings: Emerging, Developing, Proficient, Extending.
- Row 1 (Competency): Focus on the Curricular Competency: [Insert Competency].
- Row 2 (Content): Focus on [Insert Content Area].
Constraint: Use accessible, student-friendly language that focuses on what the student can do.”
The “Comment Bank Builder” (Excel/Sheets)
The Prompt Structure:
“Build a comment bank for [Subject] on [Assignment/Task].
Columns: Category (Strength/Next Step), Proficiency (Emerging/Developing/Proficient/Extending), Comment (≤25 words), Personalization Tokens ([Student Name], [Example/Detail]).
Constraints: Strengths-based tone, student-friendly language, and include 2 sample personalized comments per proficiency level.”
The “Exit Ticket Generator” (Forms/Word)
The Prompt Structure:
“Create a 4-question exit ticket for [Grade Level] on [Learning Target].
Include:
- multiple-choice conceptual question.
- short-answer ‘explain your thinking’ prompt.
- confidence rating (emoji scale).
- ‘what helped/what was hard’ reflection.
Constraints: Provide correct answer/rubric snippets and auto-feedback suggestions (1–2 lines each).”
The “Conference Script & Notes Page” (OneNote/Word)
The Prompt Structure:
“Draft a student conference guide for [Subject/Task].
Sections:
- Opening: ‘What went well’ prompt.
- Evidence: What to collect/annotate.
- Two targeted questions aligned to [Curricular Competency].
- Goal: One actionable next step (student-generated).
- Closure: Timeline + check-in plan.
Constraints: Use checkboxes and a one‑page format.”
The “Peer & Self-Assessment Checklist” (Word/Forms)
The Prompt Structure:
“Design a student-friendly checklist for [Task/Product] aligned to [Curricular Competency].
Include:
- 6–8 criteria in ‘I can…’ format.
- A 3-point scale (Not Yet / Almost / Got It).
- A reflection box with 2 prompts (WhatI’mproud of / My next step).
Constraints: Keep language plain and include an option for symbols/emoji beside each criterion.”
TEACHER TIME-SAVERS
The Home to School Bridge
The Prompt Structure:
“Draft a professional yet warm email to a parent/guardian about [Topic, e.g., an upcoming field trip or a change in classroom routine].
- Tone: Collaborative and encouraging.
- Length: Under 150 words.
- Essential Info to Include: [Date/Time/Action Required].
- Translate: Please also provide a version of this email in [Language, e.g., Punjabi, Mandarin, or French] to support the student’s home language.”
The “Ministry Memo” Summarizer (Notebook/OneNote)
The Prompt Structure:
“I am uploading a district memo regarding [Topic]. Please analyze this document and provide:
- A 2-sentence summary of the main change.
- A bulleted list of ‘Action Items’ I need to complete by a certain date.
- A list of any ‘Student-Facing’ impacts I should be aware of.
The “Sub Plan Auto‑Drafter” (Word)
The Prompt Structure:
“I need a day-of sub plan for [Date/Grade/Subject].
Include:
- Schedule with times.
- Class routines (attendance, transitions, devices).
- Lesson outline (learning target + steps).
- Materials list and locations.
- Student supports (no confidential details—just strategies).
- Emergency procedures (lockdown/fire/earthquake) summary.
Constraints: One-page if possible; clear headings and checkboxes.”
INCLUSION SUPPORTS
The “Lesson Scaffolder” (Word/PDF)
The Prompt Structure:
“I am teaching a [Grade Level] lesson on [Topic]. I have a student who requires [Specific Support, e.g., simplified vocabulary/visual cues]. Please take the following lesson objective: [Paste Objective] and provide:
- A 3-step ‘I Can’ checklist.
- Three ‘Sentence Starters’ to help them begin.
- One alternative way they could show their learning without writing (e.g., a sketch or oral response).”
If you have templates you’ve created and would like to share with other educators, just use the link below to access a Microsoft Form to copy and paste your ideas. We’ll add them here for other eduators to be able to explore and use.