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Chapter 9: Using AI Sensibly: Creating Maps, Quizzes and Language Courses

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Orientation

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What can AI do in Edumaps?

  • The AI module can help create first teaching materials quickly.
  • Examples:
    • generate a topic map
    • create a quiz
    • prepare a language course
    • formulate tasks
    • structure texts
    • collect lesson ideas
  • Important:
    AI creates a draft. Professional and didactic review remains the teacher’s responsibility.
  • ⚙ start
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When is AI especially helpful?

  • AI is especially helpful when you need a quick starting point.
  • Examples:
    • introduction to a new topic
    • revision quiz
    • differentiated task ideas
    • language exercise
    • material collection
    • structure for a teaching unit
    • cover lesson in an unfamiliar subject
  • Tip:
    Use AI not as a finished solution, but as a work accelerator.
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Basic rule: Check, shorten, adapt

  • After every AI generation, you should do three things:
    1. Check
      Are the contents factually correct?
    1. Shorten
      Is the map clear enough?
    1. Adapt
      Does the content fit your class, level and lesson goal?
  • A good AI map usually emerges through editing.
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Good prompts

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What is a good prompt?

  • A prompt is the work instruction for the AI.
  • A good prompt contains:
    • topic
    • subject
    • grade level
    • target group
    • desired format
    • length
    • difficulty level
    • special notes
  • The more precise the prompt, the more usable the result.
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Example: Topic map

  • Example prompt:
  • Create a pinboard for Geography Grade 7 on the topic “Countries in Europe”. The map should contain an introduction, a material collection, three assignments and a results column. The language should be simple and suitable for students. Use short boxes and concrete tasks.
  • This prompt is good because subject, grade, topic, structure and style are specified.
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Example: Quiz

  • Example prompt:
  • Create a short quiz for Grade 6 students on the topic “European capitals”. It should contain 10 questions, each with 4 answer options and one correct solution. The questions should be mixed: easy and medium.
  • Tip:
    Check all solutions afterwards.
  • Important:
    For quiz creation with evaluation, it is best to use the “Create map” option and select “Quiz”.
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Example: Language course

  • Example prompt:
  • Create a short beginner language course on the topic “Ordering in a café” in French. The target group is Grade 7 students. It should include important words, simple dialogues, short exercises and a small review.
  • Tip:
    Adapt vocabulary and level to your learning group.
  • Important:
    For language course creation with evaluation, it is best to use the “Create map” option and select “Language course”.
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Create map

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Generate an AI map

  • How to work with an AI map:
    1. Define the topic.
    2. Write the prompt.
    3. Let AI generate the map.
    4. Read the result.
    5. Delete unsuitable boxes.
    6. Add missing content.
    7. Improve the structure.
    8. Test the map.
  • Important:
    Not every automatically generated box has to remain.
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Live workflow: From a topic to a teaching unit

  • With the AI assistant, a first topic can quickly become a draft for a teaching unit.
  • Example:
  • You want to create a teaching unit on the topic “Countries in Europe”.
  • Step 1: Enter topic
    First formulate the topic, subject and grade level.
  • Example:
    Create a teaching map for Geography Grade 7 on the topic “Countries in Europe”.
  • Step 2: AI creates a map
    The AI creates a first structure with columns, boxes, tasks and possible lesson steps.
  • Important:
    The map is a draft, not finished teaching material.
  • Step 3: Adapt level
    Check whether language and tasks fit the learning group.
  • Possible editing:
    • formulate more simply
    • make it understandable for Grade 5
    • explain technical terms
    • make tasks more challenging
    • add help boxes
  • Step 4: Shorten texts
    AI often writes too much.
  • Shorten:
    • long explanations
    • repeated information
    • unclear tasks
    • unnecessary boxes
  • Step 5: Add tasks
    Add concrete instructions.
  • Examples:
    • Research one country.
    • Create a fact sheet.
    • Compare two countries.
    • Present your result in the group.
  • Step 6: Search and add media
    Add suitable media yourself, for example:
    • map
    • image impulse
    • PDF worksheet
    • link to an educational media library
    • short video
  • Step 7: Generate quiz
    A quiz can be created for review or activation.
  • Check:
    • Are the questions correct?
    • Is there exactly one correct answer?
    • Does the difficulty fit?
  • Step 8: Professional review
    Check the whole map before using it in class.
  • Pay attention to:
    • factual accuracy
    • language level
    • lesson goal
    • copyright
    • data protection
  • Step 9: Share
    Only after review should you share the map with the class or subject team.
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Suitable topics

  • AI works especially well with clearly defined topics.
  • Examples:
    • Countries in Europe
    • Fractions: basic review
    • Fairy tales: features
    • The water cycle
    • Simple English dialogues
    • Safety rules in the lab
  • Less suitable are vague prompts such as:
    • Make something about history.
    • Create a good lesson.
    • Give me material.
  • Tip:
    The clearer the task, the better the draft.
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Post-editing

  • Post-editing is part of working with AI.
  • Check:
    • Are all facts correct?
    • Are tasks clear?
    • Are texts too long?
    • Is the structure logical?
    • Are examples suitable?
    • Are there missing steps?
    • Does the language fit the age group?
  • Tip:
    Delete generously. A shorter, clearer map is often better than a large AI draft.
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Add media

  • AI can suggest content, but you should select media deliberately.
  • Possible additions:
    • images
    • PDF worksheets
    • videos
    • links
    • audio files
    • maps
    • diagrams
  • Important:
    Check copyright, source quality and suitability for the age group.
  • Tip:
    Use media only when it supports the lesson goal.
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Check quality

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Fact check

  • AI can make factual mistakes.
  • Check especially:
    • dates
    • names
    • numbers
    • definitions
    • maps
    • historical events
    • scientific explanations
    • legal or data protection information
  • Tip:
    For important content, compare with reliable sources or subject materials.
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Didactic check

  • A technically correct map is not automatically a good lesson.
  • Check:
    • Is the learning goal clear?
    • Are the tasks feasible?
    • Is the order logical?
    • Is there enough support?
    • Is there differentiation?
    • Are results secured?
  • Tip:
    AI can help with ideas, but the teacher decides the didactic structure.
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Data protection and personal data

  • Do not enter personal student data into AI prompts.
  • Avoid:
    • full names
    • grades
    • health data
    • private conflicts
    • personal feedback
    • internal school data
    • confidential documents
  • Tip:
    Formulate prompts generally. Example: “Create a task for Grade 7” instead of entering real student information.
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Practice

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Mini task: Your own AI map

  • Create a small AI draft.
  • Task:
    1. Choose a teaching topic.
    2. Write a precise prompt.
    3. Generate an AI map.
    4. Delete at least one unsuitable box.
    5. Shorten at least one text.
    6. Add one own task.
    7. Check one factual statement.
    8. Save the revised version.
  • Goal:
    You learn to use AI as a starting point and then adapt the result.
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Prompt template

  • Use this template:
  • Create a map for [subject] in Grade [grade level] on the topic “[topic]”. The target group is [description]. The map should contain [desired columns/sections]. Use [simple/detailed/challenging] language. Include [number] concrete tasks and [type of result]. The map should be suitable for a lesson of [duration].
  • Example:
  • Create a map for Geography in Grade 7 on the topic “Countries in Europe”. The map should contain introduction, materials, tasks and results. Use simple language and three concrete tasks.
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Typical mistakes

  • Typical mistakes are:
    • Prompt is too vague.
    • AI result is used without checking.
    • Texts are too long.
    • Too many boxes are kept.
    • Difficulty level does not fit the class.
    • Incorrect facts are not noticed.
    • Personal data is entered into the prompt.
  • Tip:
    AI saves time only if you review and edit the result.
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Done

  • You now know how to use AI sensibly in Edumaps.
  • You can:
    • write better prompts
    • generate first map drafts
    • create quiz and language course ideas
    • check and shorten AI results
    • adapt content to your class
    • add media deliberately
    • avoid data protection problems
  • Next step:
    Create a small map and test it in a real teaching situation.
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