By Ana Lucia Souto, Latam District Pedagogy Lead
As a physics teacher, engaging students and making the subject matter relatable is no small feat. I often encounter the challenge of connecting abstract concepts with real-life examples, leaving students wondering “What’s the point?” and “When will I ever use this?”
Despite the inherent relevance of physics in our everyday lives—whether it’s riding a bike, cooking, or dancing—bridging the gap between theory and practice remains a significant hurdle. That’s where Khan Academy’s lesson-planning AI, Khanmigo, comes in as a game changer.
My favorite ways to use lesson plan AI to engage students
Gone are the days of struggling to find the perfect hook to captivate students’ attention. Khanmigo’s “Create a Hook” function offers a wealth of options to contextualize content through stories, activities, poems, and examples. What’s more, teachers can collaborate with Khanmigo to tailor hooks for each class, ensuring maximum engagement.
But Khanmigo doesn’t stop there. By encouraging students to share their personal interests—from music and movies to sports and astronomy—teachers can customize hooks that resonate with each individual. It’s a level of personalization that fosters genuine connection and interest in the subject matter.
One of the most exciting features of Khanmigo is its ability to generate funny poems based on the concepts being taught. These whimsical verses add a touch of creativity and humor to lessons, leaving a lasting impression on students.
10 more ways you can amplify every lesson plan with AI
Personalized hooks: Who said every student has to do the same lesson? Use students’ interests to create engaging hooks that relate directly to their lives.
Interactive activities: Use student-interest data to generate interactive activities that transform learning from a passive to an active experience and keep students engaged.
Multimedia presentations: Let Khanmigo recommend videos, images, and audio clips to enhance understanding and retention throughout the lesson cycle.
Real-life scenarios: Get an answer to “When will we use this?” and connect theoretical concepts to real-life scenarios to demonstrate practical applications.
Collaborative learning: Use data-analysis tools to foster collaboration among students by assigning group projects and discussions built from optimized groups.
Gamification: Introduce game-based learning elements to make lessons more enjoyable and interactive, where AI can recommend and create the games for you.
Creative assessments: Explore innovative assessment methods, such as project-based assessments, portfolio reviews, and AI-generated DoK-aligned questions.
Cross-curricular integration: Make friends with the teacher across the hall by integrating lessons with other subjects to demonstrate interdisciplinary connections.
Student choice: Offer students choice in their learning paths to promote autonomy and engagement while accessing the benefits of true mastery learning.
Reflection and feedback: Encourage students to reflect on their learning and share feedback to improve lessons, and let AI analyze student data to plan the next lesson!
Tomorrow’s lesson can be your best one thanks to lesson plan AI
By embracing Khanmigo, educators can transform their teaching approach and create unforgettable learning experiences. With personalized hooks, funny poems, and a host of interactive activities, lessons become not just informative but also enjoyable and memorable.
Try Khanmigo’s lesson plan AI for free
In conclusion, Khan Academy’s lesson-planning AI empowers teachers to craft lessons that resonate with students on a deeper level. With a little creativity and the right tools, we can inspire a lifelong love of learning in our students. Thanks to support from Microsoft, you can try Khanmigo for free today and revolutionize the way you teach!
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By Ana Lucia Souto, Latam District Pedagogy Lead As a physics teacher, engaging students and making the subject matter relatable is no small feat. I often encounter the challenge of connecting abstract concepts with real-life examples, leaving students wondering “What’s the point?” and “When will I ever use this?” Despite the inherent relevance of physics
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