NOTE: Every student is unique, and so, differentiation and individualization are key. These prompts are here to help you get started with brainstorming using ChatGPTΒ or other chatbot. It is important to work with the student, their parent/s and/or legal guardian/s, and the special ed team involved to develop a plan that works best for them.
Breaking down larger tasks:
Prompt: “Help me break down this larger task into smaller, manageable steps for my students with ADHD: [Insert task here]”
Estimating Pomodoro sessions:
Prompt: “Help me estimate the number of Pomodoro sessions needed for each task after breaking it down into smaller steps: [Insert task and steps here]”
Encouraging prioritization:
Prompt: “Provide me with some tips on how to encourage my students with ADHD to prioritize their tasks. For example, how can I teach them the concept of the Eisenhower Matrix?β
Establishing deadlines and offering reminders:
Prompt: “Help me establish deadlines for each task and suggest clear, concise reminders I can use for my students with ADHD: [Insert tasks here]”
Setting goals for lessons or activities:
Prompt: “Help me set specific, reasonable, self-directed goals that students with ADHD can use for this lesson or activity on [insert lesson/activity here]. After getting the list, turn this list into student questions.”
Providing reminders for important dates or tasks:
Prompt: “Help me plan clear and consistent reminders of important dates, tasks, or events for my students with ADHD.”
Providing a visual organizer:
Prompt: “Help me create a visual organizer by providing ideas of whatβs needed in it. Hereβs the assignment that it must be based on: [Insert assignment here]”
βUsing visual aids or demonstrations:
Prompt: “Suggest visual aids, written instructions, or demonstrations I can use to support understanding of [insert lesson] for my students with ADHD.” Incorporating engaging teaching methods: Prompt: “Suggest engaging and varied teaching methods I can use to maintain interest for students with ADHD.”
Offering breaks or movement opportunities:
Prompt: “Help me plan regular breaks or movement opportunities for my students with ADHD during class.”
Creating a distraction-free environment:
Prompt: “Provide me with tips on how to create a structured and distraction-free classroom environment.”
Presenting clear and concise instructions:
Prompt: “Help me present these instructions in a clear, concise, and step-by-step manner for my students with ADHD: [Insert instructions here]”
Providing checklists for instructions:
Prompt: “Help me create a checklist or graphic organizer for these instructions: [Insert instructions here]”
Offering additional support or accommodations:
Prompt: “Suggest additional support or accommodations I can provide for students with ADHD in my classroom.”
Using tools and strategies for improving memory:
Prompt: “Suggest tools and strategies I can teach my students with ADHD to improve their memory and organization skills.”
Remember to replace the parts in brackets with the relevant information before using these prompts.