Planning Period 01: Using AI to Create a Bell-Ringer Activity for the Start of Class

In this episode of Planning Period, Thomas Hummel, co-founder of Eduaide.AI, walks through a practical, classroom-ready use of Eduaide Version 3.

This short Planning Period walkthrough shows how Eduaide is used in day-to-day classroom practice following the Version 3 update. Rather than highlighting features in the abstract, the focus is on a familiar instructional problem: getting students productively engaged in the first minutes of class.

In the video, Thomas Hummel demonstrates creating a one-minute probe (bell ringer) for a seventh-grade science lesson on the differences between asexual and sexual reproduction in plants. Starting from the generator, he sets a clear objective, a brief topic, and an appropriate grade level, then generates a set of quick, low-stakes prompts.

The resulting probe includes multiple formats—multiple choice, agree/disagree, a short drawing task, and a brief written explanation. Used together, these options give students a choice in how they demonstrate understanding while still anchoring the class in shared content. Practically, all four prompts can be placed on the opening slide so students begin working immediately as they enter the room.

The broader point is routine. After disruptions like snow days, predictable structures matter. Short probes at the start of class help re-establish expectations, surface prior knowledge, and give teachers immediate feedback without consuming instructional time.

This episode illustrates the core intent behind Eduaide’s workspace: supporting real classroom workflows by making it easier to create, adapt, and reuse instructional materials that fit naturally into daily teaching practice.

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