Authentic Lessons for 21st Century Learning

Enhancing Student Engagement and Learning with Large Language Models, Homework, Tutoring Collection

Sherry Franklin | Published: December 18th, 2025 by K20 Center

Summary

This collection has all the resources you need to successfully implement the Enhancing Student Engagement and Learning with Large Language Models, Homework, Tutoring Action Plan.

Resources

In this session, participants will explore the authenticity component, student-centered learning. First, participants identify characteristics of student-centered learning environments. Next, participants consider common views regarding student engagement and how it affects learning. Participants will... Read more »

Tag Target Audience

  • All Staff or Teachers, New Teachers, PLC, Teachers

Tag Calendar Placement

  • Any time of year

User Group Group Size

  • Large Group (at least 30), Medium Group (at least 10)

Tag Intention Or Purpose

  • Activate Prior Knowledge, Active Engagement, Brainstorming, Collaborate, Critical Thinking, Increase Teacher "Toolbox", Organize, Reflection, Self-assessment, Speak & Listen, Student Choice, Text analysis

Copied To Clipboard Standards

  • 1b, 2a, 3i, 7j
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In this professional development session, teachers will explore how AI tools can function as personalized tutors to support student learning. They will learn to create effective tutoring prompts that guide students in asking meaningful questions and engaging with content independently. Teachers will... Read more »

Tag Target Audience

  • All Staff or Teachers

User Group Group Size

  • Large Group (at least 30), Medium Group (at least 10), Small Group (at least 4)

Tag Intention Or Purpose

  • Action Plans

Tag Related

  • AI
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Time Frame 90-120 minutes

In this activity, students will explore the ethical use of AI by examining responsible practices, potential biases, and privacy concerns. They will engage in discussions and activities that help them understand the impact of AI on academic work and their personal responsibility while using it. The goal... Read more »

Educator Resource

Tag Target Audience

  • Students

Tag Calendar Placement

  • Any time of year

User Group Group Size

  • Whole Class

Tag Intention Or Purpose

  • Action Plans

Tag Related

  • AI
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Time Frame 1-2 class period(s)

In this activity, students will explore how AI can serve as a personalized tutor to support their learning in challenging subject areas. Students will also create their own tutoring prompts and practice using prompts developed by their peers to enhance understanding and collaboration. Read more »

Educator Resource

Tag Intention Or Purpose

  • Action Plans, Activate Prior Knowledge, Analyze, Collaborate, Conversation Starter, Critical Thinking, Evaluate, Increase Teacher "Toolbox", Organize, Present, Problem Solving, Reflection, Requires Multiple Meetings to Complete, Review, Self-assessment, Speak & Listen
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Standards

InTASC Model Core Teaching Standards (K-12th)
1b: The teacher creates developmentally appropriate instruction that takes into account individual learners’ strengths, interests, and needs and that enables each learner to advance and accelerate his/her learning.
2a: The teacher designs, adapts, and delivers instruction to address each student’s diverse learning strengths and needs and creates opportunities for students to demonstrate their learning in different ways.
3i: The teacher understands the relationship between motivation and engagement and knows how to design learning experiences using strategies that build learner self-direction and ownership of learning.
7j: The teacher understands the strengths and needs of individual learners and how to plan instruction that is responsive to these strengths and needs.

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