Bridging the Material Gap: A Practical Approach to AI-Generated Exercises

Abstract

English language teachers often face challenges adapting generic (commercial) textbooks to meet the specific needs of their classes, particularly in terms of vocabulary and grammar. The advent of AI offers a powerful (effective) solution for creating customized teaching materials aligned with course objectives. This article explores practical methods for leveraging the free AI tool Poe to efficiently generate tailored exercises. Step-by-step instructions cover data sourcing, personalizing AI tools, structuring knowledge bases, and writing effective prompts. These strategies empower educators to integrate AI into their teaching practices, enabling the creation of precise and effective materials suited to diverse classroom needs. Through questionnaire conducted in the workshop, this approach can be further explored.