Day 4 (February 5, 2026) tackled a daily teacher challenge: efficient planning. The session, “Digital Scheming and Planning of ICT Integrated Lessons with AI Aid,” focused on using Google Docs for collaborative schemes/lessons and AI as a productivity tool with science emphasis but applicable to all subjects.
The session focused on: Using Google Docs to collaboratively develop ICT integrated schemes of work and lesson plans for all subjects. Using AI as a productivity tool.
Watch the full recording for AI demos and breakouts:
Session Objectives: Efficiency and Integration
Objectives included:
- Understand benefits of digital scheming and AI-aided planning for ICT-integrated lessons across subjects, with a focus on science.
- Explore Google Docs for collaborative scheme development and AI tools as productivity aids.
- Create ICT-integrated lesson plans collaboratively in a subject department.
- Complete a hands-on assignment to develop a shared scheme of work, preparing for the final showcase educator site integration.
Facilitators:
Experts in Action
What is Digital Scheming? Benefits Explained
Digital scheming: Creating structured schemes/lessons using digital tools, enhanced by AI. Key Benefits:
- Collaboration: Team editing in Google Drive/Docs fosters peer input.
- EdTech Integration: Include digital tools (hard/soft) in teaching/learning/assessment.
- AI Productivity: Generate ideas, outlines, assessments quickly (save time); customize.
- Sustainability: Digital plans shareable, updatable, offline via exports.
- Impact: Saves up to 50% planning time; promotes innovative, learner-centered teaching (STEM/Arts).
Screenshot of Google Drive showed real-time shared files.
Overview of Tools for AI-Aided Planning
Table from session:
| Tool | Ease of Use | Key Strengths | Limitations | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Google Docs | Beginner-friendly with real-time collaboration | Free; integrates with Drive/Classroom; templates for schemes | Basic formatting; no built-in AI | Collaborative scheme development; embedding Phase 1-3 resources |
| AI Tools (e.g., Grok, ChatGPT, Gemini, Perplexity) | Prompt-based interface | Generates outlines, activities, assessments; customizable prompts | Requires internet; potential biases in outputs | Brainstorming ICT-integrated ideas; refining science lesson objectives |
| Canva for Education | Visual drag-and-drop | Templates with visuals; export to Docs | Less focus on text collab; free tier limits | Enhancing plans with multimedia (e.g., diagrams for biology) |
Live Demo: AI + Google Docs Workflow
Facilitators demoed:
- AI prompt for science unit (e.g., Photosynthesis): Generate draft with objectives, ICT activities (PhET sims), assessments.
- Paste into shared Google Doc table (Week, Topic, Outcomes, Methods, Resources, Assessment).
- Collaborative edits/comments.
- Embed Phase 1/2 resources (Kolibri links, site embeds).
Breakouts: Shared AI uses (lesson plans, cost reduction, interactive tools), challenges (internet for AI).
Assignment: Develop Shared Scheme of Work
- Create shared Doc for scheme/unit in your subject.
- Use AI for drafts, integrate ICT (Kolibri, Forms, Canva).
- Collaborate with department (simulate if alone).
- Prepare to embed in educator site for Feb 13 showcase.
- Submit link/PDF to Classroom.
This session transformed planning from solo task to team efficiency.
Resources/recording in Classroom. Next: Club projects.
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