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Lesson Planning in the Age of AI

Whether or not you choose to redesign your curriculum with the Generative Thinking Model™, artificial intelligence requires educators to rethink traditional lesson planning and re-imagine how we assess student progress. 

Both AI skeptics and AI enthusiasts agree that this technology introduces serious concerns regarding academic integrity, assessment, and lesson design. As a result, some older lessons are becoming less viable, while alternative, innovative lesson types are now possible. 

A Comprehensive Lesson Plan Library

Mountainside offers a library of AI-informed lesson plans to inspire teachers as they create customized options for their own classrooms. These strategies apply to every subject and fit any educational level, including elementary, middle, or upper school. 

Our framework covers three distinct lesson types:

• Mastery Lessons: Teaching students the skills to leverage the power of AI.

• Cautionary Lessons: Explaining the pitfalls and problems inherent to AI.

• Neutral Lessons: Focusing on core topics like essay writing, new scientific formulas, or history, using AI to augment critical thinking. 

Empowering Your Faculty

Mountainside’s professional development training provides value for all teachers. We inspire educators to find new ways to engage their classrooms and encourage students to think critically about the world around them. This training equips your faculty to face 21st-century challenges and prepares your students for future success.