MODULE 3

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Module 3: Creating Effective Lesson Plans with AI and Design Thinking

Module number three, titled "Creating Effective Lesson Plans with AI and Design Thinking," was particularly exciting for me. My expectations were high because the title suggested we would learn how to use AI to create and improve lesson plans. This was of great interest to me, as lesson planning has been a significant challenge since I was taking my teaching practice. I hoped that by the end of this module, I would be able to improve my planning and teaching skills, enabling me to deliver successful classes that meet my students' needs and help them improve their English skills.

Module three was short but extremely helpful. We started by learning about the National Curricula from the Ministry of Education, Science and Technology of El Salvador (MINEDUCYT) and how to implement it. This was completely new information for me, as I was only familiar with the methods I learned during my teaching practice. I learned that working in a school is different depending on the grade or level. For example, when creating a lesson for a public school, it's necessary to follow a specific three-phase format: I Activate, I Practice, and I Produce. Each of these phases is further divided into three sub-phases: Pre, During, and Post. Therefore, all planning must adhere to this format. We applied this knowledge by creating our own lesson plan using AI and following the MINEDUCYT format. This was a macro lesson plan for second-year high school students, designed to cover Unit One over five weeks. Each week consisted of five hours of class time, and the lessons followed the three-phase format and its sub-phases. Personally, one of the most significant things I learned is that AI is not meant to replace teachers but to augment our skills and free up our time. 

We also learned how to create apps using Google AI Studio. I honestly did not think we could do it since we have no prior knowledge of programming or coding. However, we succeeded, and it was surprisingly easy. These types of apps are beneficial because they can be used by both teachers and students as a space to practice and improve their skills.

This knowledge will undoubtedly help me in my future teaching career. I anticipate spending less time on the administrative side of lesson planning and more time on the truly meaningful aspects of teaching, such as providing personalized feedback and fostering a dynamic classroom environment. The biggest challenge was learning to formulate effective prompts. I realized that the quality of the AI-generated output is directly proportional to the quality of the input I provide. In conclusion, I feel incredibly empowered and optimistic about the future of teaching now that I have this knowledge. I am also more confident in my ability to create engaging and well-structured lesson plans that cater to the diverse needs of my students. I am excited to put this knowledge into practice and explore all the possibilities that AI offers in the field of English language teaching.

Material created by me during module three

My group and I created a Macro Lesson Plan using Gemini. It was a complete lesson with all the instructions, materials, and tips for teachers. It was well structured and divided based on the phases and subphases for each week.




My group and I created an app called "LinguaCraft" that was created with the intention that students have a space where they can practice their writing and listening skills. This app has different activities, so they can decide which to use. 




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