- You try AI for lesson planning, feedback ideas, and assignment redesign.
- You are focused on: choose one high-impact workflow.
- You are focused on: design an ai-guided assignment.
- You are focused on: maintain academic rigor.
Teacher Journey · Level 2 of 6 | v1.2
You are testing how AI can support teaching and feedback.
Improve the work without weakening the learning.
You try AI for lesson planning, feedback ideas, and assignment redesign.
Author: Dr. Darren Pulsipher, Becoming AI-Augmented · Last Updated: July 2026
Teacher
Choose a level
Each level has its own page now, and more lessons, worksheets, and premium resources can be added over time.
Diagnosis
Is this really you?
This stage page helps a teacher recognize where they are before asking them to take the next step.
This week
Your mission this week
Do not try to master everything. Choose one practical behavior and repeat it until it becomes visible progress.
- Choose one high-impact workflow
- Design an AI-guided assignment
- Maintain academic rigor
Practical help
Use these tools and avoid these traps
Recommended tools
- Planning Assistants
- Rubric Helpers
- Drafting & Feedback Tools
Example Scenario
"Mr. Bennett uses AI to generate differentiated reading materials for his diverse classroom. He reviews the outputs to ensure the reading levels are appropriate for each group."
Common mistakes
- Do not let AI blur learning objectives or reduce rigor.
AI posture
Improve posture by checking whether the tool supports the learning goal.
Learning hub
Start now. More content is being added.
This page is designed as a placeholder today and a full learning hub tomorrow.
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Deep dive resources
Available
Educating the AI-Augmented: Chapter 2
Read the specific guidance for the Exploring stage in the official handbook.
AvailableEmbracing Digital Transformation
Listen to Dr. Darren Pulsipher discuss AI-Augmented strategies on the podcast.
AvailableResearch & Whitepapers
Deep dive into digital transformation research and whitepapers.
AvailableTransformation Articles
Read more about digital transformation and AI strategy.
AvailableExpert Lectures
Access professional lectures on AI and digital transformation.
Coming soon
Exploring stage video lesson
Teacher guided worksheet
Prompt examples for this stage
Community discussion thread
Weekly challenge
Member path
Unlock the full stage experience
The free page gives orientation and one practical step. Membership unlocks the guided transformation path.
Included for members
Complete video curriculum
Guided exercises
Prompt library
Downloadable worksheets
Stage assessment and badge
AI coach
Community and office hours
Progression
Ready for Experimenting?
Move from Exploring toward Experimenting when the checklist is true.
- Design one assignment that explicitly allows (and guides) student AI use.