Today, I had a conversation with a friend who was struggling to build a curriculum for his two homeschooled daughters. I suggested using ChatGPT to streamline the homeschooling experience. Although I am not an expert in homeschooling, I wanted to demonstrate how ChatGPT can be used to create a customized curriculum.
To get started, you can use any browser, but I recommend Google Chrome for its handy extensions. One of these extensions, which we’ll explore later, is YouTube Summary. Before using ChatGPT, you’ll need to create an account. If you’re already logged into Chrome with your Google account, you can easily sign in to ChatGPT.
The free version of ChatGPT gives you access to the 3.5 model, which is suitable for most tasks. However, for more advanced features in GPT 4, there is a monthly subscription fee of $20. Once you’re logged in, you can see all your previous chat sessions, which I like to call projects. These projects allow you to switch between different conversations.
To start a project, you can use a prompt or instruction to guide the model. For quick tasks, simple prompts work well, but for specialized projects, you can create more complex prompts. These prompts can turn chats into specialized personas, each with unique skills and traits suited for specific tasks. You can easily customize these prompts for each student or use case.
Once you have a chat session with ChatGPT, you can copy and paste the output into a Google Document or Word to clean it up and format it. This document can then become a robust lesson plan or curriculum.
To enhance the curriculum, you can incorporate external resources like YouTube videos. For example, if you need a history lesson on early civilizations, you can find a relevant video on YouTube. To save time, you can use the YouTube Summary extension, which transcribes the video and sends it to ChatGPT with a custom prompt. This allows you to convert the video into a lesson plan faster than watching the entire video.
By using ChatGPT and external resources, you can create a comprehensive curriculum covering various subjects. For example, you can create lessons on history, science, financial literacy, and more. You can even turn a current movie release into a history lesson or plan a theater field trip.
In conclusion, ChatGPT can supercharge homeschooling by providing a versatile tool for creating customized curricula and lesson plans. It allows for personalized instruction and the incorporation of external resources, making the homeschooling experience more engaging and efficient. Whether you’re a homeschooling parent or an educator, ChatGPT can be a valuable asset in enhancing the learning experience.
I hope you found this demonstration helpful and interesting. Thank you for watching, and see you in the next demo!
