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About Marco
Created by Marco , an international educator and digital learning specialist currently teaching in Chicago. With years of experience working with teachers around the world, Marco understands the real challenges educators face every day.
Marco specializes in helping K-12 teachers integrate AI tools like ChatGPT, MagicSchool, and IXL into practical classroom workflows. His mission is simple: give teachers their time back while helping them create more personalized, effective learning experiences for every student.
Through the Plan Lessons with AI YouTube channel, Marco shares step-by-step tutorials, real classroom examples, and honest reviews of AI tools that actually work for busy teachers.
Start Learning with AI
Explore our most popular video series designed specifically for teachers who want to integrate AI into their daily practice. Each playlist walks you through practical strategies you can use right away.
Lesson Planning with AI
Transform your planning process with AI-powered tools that help you create differentiated, standards-aligned lessons in minutes instead of hours.
Classroom Management & AI
Discover practical AI strategies for behavior tracking, parent communication, and building classroom systems that save you time.
AI Tools Explained
Get clear, honest reviews and tutorials for the best AI education tools, from ChatGPT to specialized teaching platforms.
Teacher Tools & Prompts
Access our collection of free, ready-to-use AI prompts and templates designed specifically for teachers. These resources have been tested in real classrooms and refined based on teacher feedback.
Lesson Plan Generator Prompt
Create complete, standards-aligned lesson plans with differentiation built in. Just add your topic and grade level.
Differentiation with ChatGPT
Generate multiple versions of assignments, reading materials, and assessments tailored to different learning levels.
Grading Rubrics with AI
Build clear, detailed rubrics in seconds and use AI to provide consistent, constructive feedback on student work.
Why AI in Education?
AI isn't replacing teachers
It's giving them time back to do what they do best: connect with students, inspire curiosity, and create meaningful learning moments.
Teaching has always been about adapting to meet students where they are. AI is simply a new tool in your toolkit—one that can help you design better learning experiences, differentiate more effectively, and spend less time on administrative tasks.
Learn to use AI ethically and effectively
The goal isn't to automate teaching, but to enhance it. Our channel focuses on practical applications that respect student privacy, maintain academic integrity, and keep the teacher at the center of the learning experience.
From generating discussion prompts to creating visual aids, from drafting parent emails to building formative assessments, AI can handle the repetitive work so you can focus on the creative, relational aspects of teaching that truly matter.
Real Teachers, Real Results
"This channel made AI finally make sense for my classroom. I was skeptical at first, but Marco's practical examples showed me exactly how to save time without sacrificing quality. Now I use AI for lesson planning every week."
— Sarah M., 7th Grade English Teacher
"I've tried dozens of ed-tech tools over the years, and most end up being more work than they're worth. The AI strategies Marco shares actually work and fit into my existing workflow. I'm spending more time with students and less time behind my computer."
— James T., 4th Grade Teacher
"As a special education teacher, differentiation used to take hours. With the AI prompts from this channel, I can create materials at multiple reading levels in minutes. It's been a game-changer for meeting my students' diverse needs."
— Linda K., Special Education Resource Teacher
How AI Can Transform Your Teaching Day
01
Morning Prep
Generate warm-up activities and discussion questions while you drink your coffee. AI can create engaging bell ringers tailored to your lesson objectives in seconds.
02
During Planning Period
Design complete lesson plans with differentiated materials for various learning levels. What used to take two hours now takes twenty minutes.
03
After School
Draft parent communications, create rubrics, and develop formative assessments. AI handles the first draft so you can refine and personalize.
04
Evening Review
Use AI to help provide detailed feedback on student work and generate ideas for tomorrow's lessons based on today's observations.
The average teacher using AI tools strategically reports saving 5-10 hours per week on planning and administrative tasks. That's time you can reinvest in building relationships, pursuing professional growth, or simply achieving better work-life balance.
Popular AI Tools for Teachers
Not all AI tools are created equal. Here are the platforms we cover most frequently on the channel, along with what makes each one valuable for classroom use.
ChatGPT
The most versatile AI assistant for teachers. Perfect for generating lesson plans, creating differentiated materials, drafting communications, and brainstorming creative teaching ideas. Free version available.
MagicSchool AI
Built specifically for educators with over 60 pre-designed AI tools for common teaching tasks. Great for generating IEP goals, creating rubrics, and building assessments aligned to standards.
IXL with AI
Adaptive learning platform that uses AI to personalize practice for students in math, language arts, science, and social studies. Includes detailed analytics to inform instruction.
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Ready to Get Started?
The best time to start exploring AI for your classroom was yesterday. The second best time is right now.
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