Anne Pritchard - Elem PE (5th Grade)

• Last Year: 5th Grade Teacher
• This Year: Elementary PE (new role)
• MagicSchool AI
  • Built a custom chatbot (students use it to ask questions, do research, and clarify concepts).
  • Students can use it when the teacher is not available.
  • Tool helps make responses specific to each student’s stage of learning.
• Lesson Planning Tool
  • Saves about 3 hours weekly in planning time.

Other AI Uses

• ChatGPT for PE
  • Saves ~ 3 hours per week.
  • Supports lesson planning.
  • Used by DLC (Developmental Learning Classroom) and Kindergarten teachers.
• Teachers report:
  • “Felt meaningful because I’m starting a new position.”
  • “Makes modifying easy.”

Outcomes & Impacts

• Big Stress Reducer: Stress level reported dropping from 5 → 2.
• Teachers able to work within contract hours instead of going beyond.

Kylie Lahr – 5th Grade Teacher

• MagicSchool AI – Student-Facing Tools
  • Early Explorer Chat: guided conversations for young learners
  • Class Pet Opinion Writing: students practice persuasive writing
  • Prompt Writing for Students: scaffolded writing practice
  • Origin Story for a Constellation: creative storytelling
  • Class Rules: collaborative rule-building activity
  • Writing Feedback: real-time support with enrichment groups
• Quiz Me Tool
  • Used for decimals and independent practice
  • Provides instant feedback
  • Reported as highly engaging for students

Teacher Use

• Supports creation of prompts for student chatbots
• Saves about 3–5 hours per week
• Working on adding AI into personal and professional workflow

Bryan Smith: CTE Teacher – New Role This Year