The science behind Smart Lesson Generator: Making teaching easier with AI

Thomas Gardner
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وقت القراءة: 4 minutes

It's 6 AM on a Monday morning. Ms. Lopez wakes up early to prepare for the day ahead. She spends the morning reviewing lesson plans, making sure everything is ready for her students. By lunchtime, she is preparing for the afternoon, grabbing a quick bite between classes... but it doesn’t stop there. The school day finishes but Ms. Lopez stays late marking assignments. Finally, on Sunday night, she sits at her kitchen table, surrounded by papers, course books and lesson plans.

Does this sound familiar? You are not alone.

The challenge teachers face

In 2024, ɫèAV research found that76% of teachers spend at least one hour of their personal time on lesson planning each week, with 43% spending more than three hours. This is a lot of time that could be spent on other important tasks. Teachers need a solution that helps them plan lessons fast, is connected to their course books and is built by learning experts.

AI-powered lesson planning made simple
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Meet Smart Lesson Generator

Smart Lesson Generator is an AI tool that cuts the time that teachers spend on lesson planning.It uses AI to create activities in seconds based on the learning objectives, topics and vocabulary you plan to use.

Whether you're using ɫèAV courseware or designing your own lessons, this tool ensures that the materials match your curriculum and your students' skill levels.

How it works

There are key steps to generate activities with Smart Lesson Generator:

1. Selection: Teachers choose the type of activity they want to generate, such as a Lesson Hook, Vocabulary, Grammar, Conversation Starter, Reading Comprehension, or Exit Ticket. They then specify whether they are using ɫèAV courseware or a custom lesson plan. This flexibility allows teachers to tailor their approach to suit their unique classroom dynamics.

2. Generation: AI generates activities using a Large Language Model (LLM) based on the teacher's input. The content is then filtered through GSE checks to ensure it is at the appropriate level. This step is crucial as it ensures that the generated material is not only relevant but also pedagogically sound.

The role of the Global Scale of English (GSE)

Smart Lesson Generator is aligned to the Global Scale of English (GSE). This powerful scale, ranging from 10 to 90, is aligned with the Common European Framework of Reference (CEFR) and provides detailed learning objectives for each proficiency level. The GSE ensures that the content generated by the Smart Lesson Generator is appropriately levelled.

Think of the GSE as a precise filter. It meticulously checks every piece of content to ensure it meets high standards. This means that the activities created are challenging yet achievable for students. With the GSE powering the Smart Lesson Generator, teachers can confidently deliver lessons that match their students' skill levels and help them progress.

Supporting English language teachers into the future with AI

The Smart Lesson Generator helps teachers create high-quality activities quickly, which allows them to spend more time focusing on their students. The tool also helps teachers develop personalized learning paths that enhance student progress and engagement, and is continually updated with input from ɫèAV's experts and teachers worldwide. All this means that you can confidently plan lessons, knowing that the Smart Lesson Generator is your reliable partner in your quest to nurture the minds of tomorrow.

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