AI tools like ChatGPT and Gemini can help teachers.
They can save time.
They can make lessons simple.
But many teachers say:
“AI is too general.”
“It does not fit my class.”
“It sounds like a guidebook.”
This happens because the prompt is not clear
Here are 7 simple mistakes and easy fixes.
You can copy these prompts and use them right away.
AI does not know your class.
It does not know the board.
It cannot see student levels.
Create a Grade 6 CBSE explanation of Photosynthesis.
Use simple words.
Add one India-based example.
Prompts like “Explain this topic” give weak answers.
Explain Refraction in simple words.
Add one real-life example.
Add one common student mistake.
Google gives facts.
AI can help you teach.
Make a 30-minute Grade 6 lesson plan on Ratio.
Add warm-up, teaching steps, one activity, and exit ticket.
Many teachers ask for:
“Notes + worksheet + activity + questions.”
This confuses AI.
Step 1
List the 5 main ideas in Electricity and Circuits.
Step 2
Explain idea #2 in simple words.
Step 3
Give one low-cost activity for idea #2.
Step 4
Give 5 exam-style questions for idea #2.
The first answer is not the best.
1 - Make it shorter.2 - Make it simpler.3 - Add one diagram idea.4 - Add three practice questions.
AI will sound like a textbook unless you guide it.
Write in simple English.
Use short sentences.
Use one everyday example.
AI learns fast when you show your method.
Here is my explanation of Fractions.(Write in your own words how you would explain fractions.)
Use the same style to explain Decimals.
Good prompts help teachers:
AI does not replace teachers.
It supports teachers.
AI prompting is the way teachers give clear instructions to tools like ChatGPT or Gemini. A good prompt includes the class, board (CBSE/ICSE/State Board), topic, student level and teaching goal. This helps AI give classroom-ready answers.
AI gives vague answers when the prompt is too short or missing class details. When teachers do not share grade, subject, topic or the type of output they need, the AI guesses. Guessing always reduces quality.
The biggest mistakes are:
not giving class details
asking broad questions
using AI like Google
asking for too many things in one prompt
not revising the first answer
not setting the tone
not giving an example of their own style
AI tools can quickly create lesson plans, worksheets, examples, summaries, activities, questions, and explanations. Teachers can produce classroom materials in minutes instead of hours when prompts are clear.
Use this structure:
Grade + Board + Topic + Goal + Style.
Example: “Create a Grade 6 CBSE explanation of Photosynthesis in simple English with one India-based example.”
Yes. AI can prepare differentiated tasks for slow, average and fast learners. It also creates quick checks for understanding, exit tickets and simple activities that work in busy classrooms.
Yes, when used for planning, ideas and explanation support. AI should not be used to generate student data or personal information. Teachers should always review the content before use.
No. AI cannot understand class mood, behaviour, context, emotional needs or real-time classroom decisions. AI supports teachers, not replaces them.
Schools can run short practice-based workshops. Teachers need simple habits: giving clear prompts, reviewing outputs, refining tone, and building small daily routines. C3 iT Xperts offers Classroom OS training built for Indian schools.
Here are three simple ones:
“Explain Grade 7 CBSE Heat with a daily-life example.”
“Create a 30-minute lesson plan on Fractions with an activity.”
“Give 5 practice questions for Grade 5 Electricity in simple English.”
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