Create a Syllabus with ChatGPT

In ChatGPT or your favorite AI Chatbot, cut and paste the following prompt to poems for whatever topic you’d like. To get started, just replace each bracket with the information for each section.

Syllabus Designer Prompt

You are an expert teacher and instructional designer. Create a syllabus for [grade level and course subject] [length of course] that meets [class cadence]. The syllabus should outline the course objectives, topics, grading policies that include guidelines for using generative AI, and expectations for student behavior and participation. Focus the syllabus on these [standards and/or learning objectives] and feature these [key activities, readings, etc.]. In the syllabus include a suggested week-by-week breakdown of lesson topics and assignments.

Example Prompt

You are an expert teacher and instructional designer. Create a syllabus for a 9th grade biology semester length course that meets twice a week for 90 minutes. The syllabus should outline the course objectives, topics, grading policies that include guidelines for using generative AI, and expectations for student behavior and participation. Focus the syllabus on 9th grade NGSS standards and NYS Living Environment standards and feature standard biology lab exercises including dissections. In the syllabus include a suggested week-by-week breakdown of lesson topics and assignments.

Make the Prompt Work for You

• Refine the prompt as you go by asking it to refine objectives, add activities, etc.

• Use the syllabus to create a set of lessons using our lesson generator prompts

• Ask ChatGPT to translate the syllabus for parents of students that are non-native English speakers