Episode 10: 3 Ways AI Saved Me Time & Improved My Lessons This Week

AI is everywhere right now, but what does it really look like in a high school classroom? In this episode of the Confident Chemistry Teacher Podcast, I’m sharing 3 practical ways I use ChatGPT to save time, reduce stress, and support student learning — including one that completely surprised me. Here’s what you’ll hear: Parent emails made easier — how I use ChatGPT to polish tone, grammar, and professionalism (especially when I’m frustrated 🙃). Better post-lab questions — how I generate new, customized questions and answer keys that connect more closely to my lesson goals. Student skill supports — how ChatGPT helped me create simple “how-to” lab cards for rulers, balances, and cylinders when my Biology students needed extra scaffolding. Whether you’ve been curious about AI or you’re already experimenting with it, these teacher-tested tips will give you simple entry points you can try right away.   ✨ Links & Resources: Grab the free Lab Day Starter Kit — packed with ready-to-use tools like lab slides, laugh cards, a sign-up sheet, and a teacher checklist — so you can save time, cut stress, and run labs with confidence. (If you already grabbed another freebie, you can use the same email address. Follow me on Instagram: @chems.chemistry.classroom