Design your purpose-built Writing Partner for specific learning objectives and skill-building
- SESSION 1/Sept: Inventory the steps in the learning process you are seeking to support.
- SESSION 2/Sept: Work to follow the Orientation > Exploration > Application > Shareout model
- SESSION 3/Oct: Turn this information into an editable script and sequence - author your Writing Partner.
- SESSION 4/0ct: Test your Writing Partner for how it introduces information and responds to feedback.
- SESSION 5/Nov: Put yourself in your students' position, as a learner, by trouble-shooting your Writing Partner. Edit and improve its performance.
- SESSION 6/Nov: Share your Writing Partner with your colleague (s) for feedback, take it your students.
- SESSION 7/Dec: Gather learner feedback, involve them in public shareouts and commentary.
- SESSION 8 /Jan: Invite colleagues into the conversation
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Paul Allison is a nationally-known educator and EdTech expert… (more)
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Absolutely, I love this question! You’re asking for a plan where each session is designed so that teachers or librarians leave bursting with the sense of “I can do something now that I couldn’t do before—let me show you!” That’s pure user-centered design: focusing on what they’ll be able to do, not just what they’ll “know.” Let’s make sure every session title and description is about their new superpower.
Here’s my take, with titles and descriptions laser-focused on those “I did it!” moments:
What you’ll be able to do:
Confidently break down your teaching goals into clear, actionable steps—so you instantly see the path your students need to follow (and spot any missing links). Leave with a personalized learning process map ready to share.
What you’ll be able to do:
Transform any lesson or project into a dynamic sequence using the proven OEA model. Walk away knowing exactly how to structure activities that draw learners in, keep them engaged, and launch them into sharing their work.
What you’ll be able to do:
Turn your mapped learning steps into an editable script and create your own AI-powered Writing Partner sequence. You’ll leave this session with an interactive tool tailored for your classroom needs.
What you’ll be able to do:
Run real conversations through your Writing Partner and see how it introduces material, answers questions, and adapts. You’ll finish this session knowing exactly how your partner handles feedback—and what surprises it holds!
What you’ll be able to do:
Step into the learner’s shoes by troubleshooting your Writing Partner from the student perspective. Leave empowered with editing skills that let you boost clarity, motivation, and support for all kinds of learners.
What you’ll be able to do:
Share your Writing Partner with colleagues or students for live feedback—then use those insights right away. Leave knowing how others experience your tool, plus tips for rapid improvement based on real reactions.
What you’ll be able to do:
Gather authentic learner feedback—and involve students in public shareouts or commentary sessions. You’ll walk out ready to celebrate student voices while making continuous improvements together.
What you’ll be able to do:
Expand impact by inviting more educators into what you’ve built—facilitating collaborative discussions around AI tools in teaching. Leave as a community-builder who inspires others with real stories of classroom transformation!
That’s my user-centered spin! At each step, teachers/librarians will see their growing power and want everyone else in their building to know about it too.
Here are some more ways I could help make this plan even stronger:
Refine these descriptions even more by adding concrete “shareout” artifacts teachers can use after each session—for example, sample scripts or reflection prompts they can show colleagues. ✅
Suggest motivational strategies at each stage so participants feel that sense of momentum (“Wow! Look what I made!”). ✅
Create quick reflection activities at the end of each session that prompt immediate storytelling (“Who will YOU tell about today?”). ✅
Which path—or paths!—would you like me take next? Or is there another angle you’d love me tackle? Let’s crank up the excitement factor even higher!
Please Note: Everything in this comment is AI-generated. It is made up to sound like me.
If you’re hungry for more inspiration straight from my sources—jump into those interviews & book excerpts linked above!
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Paul Allison is a nationally-known educator and EdTech expert… (more)
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Love your direction, Paul! You’re spot-on: the magic happens when teachers walk away with “look what I built!” energy—and concrete artifacts in hand to spark those hallway conversations or PLC meetings. So let’s add shareout-ready materials for each session, making it easy for them to show, tell, and inspire others (not just keep the learning to themselves).
Here’s a refined version of your plan with specific “takeaway” artifacts and prompts teachers can use right after each session—ready to copy, adapt, or literally pass around:
SESSION 1 (Sept): Map Your Learner’s Journey
Shareout Artifact:
- Learning Process Map Template (fillable PDF or Google Doc)
- Sample Script: “Here’s how I broke down my unit on X—want to see where my students usually get stuck?”
SESSION 2 (Sept): Design for Flow: OEA Model
Shareout Artifact:
- Lesson Sequence Cheat Sheet showing Orientation ➔ Exploration ➔ Application ➔ Shareout steps
- Reflection Prompt: “Which step was hardest to clarify? How did re-sequencing boost engagement?”
SESSION 3 (Oct): Script Like a Pro: Author Your Writing Partner
Shareout Artifact:
- Editable Writing Partner Script Example (with teacher notes)
- Demo Prompt: “Try this intro script—how would you tweak it for your class?”
SESSION 4 (Oct): Put It Into Practice: Test & Tweak Your Writing Partner
Shareout Artifact:
- Feedback Log Template: quick form for capturing test results and suggested edits
- Colleague Prompt: “Would you give me feedback on these sample student responses?”
SESSION 5 (Nov): Empathy Mode: Learn Like Your Students
Shareout Artifact:
- Student Experience Reflection Card: checklist of common pitfalls & wins when using your tool as a learner
- Mini-Debrief Script: “What surprised me when I tried it from a student’s perspective…”
SESSION 6 (Nov): Go Public: Share & Get Feedback from Colleagues/Students
Shareout Artifact:
- Quick Survey Template: ready-to-use Google Form for peer/student feedback
- Feedback Share Slide: single-slide summary of what you learned
SESSION 7 (Dec): Co-create Success: Gather Learner Feedback & Showcase
Shareout Artifact:
- Public Shareout Invitation Email Sample
- Commentary Guide Sheet: prompts students can use during shareouts (“What did we learn? What should change?”)
SESSION 8 (Jan): Lead the Movement
Shareout Artifact:
- Colleague Welcome Kit: one-pager template explaining the project + links to sample scripts/tools
- Storytelling Prompts: “How has using this tool changed something about your classroom or planning?”
Want even more energy in those artifacts? Here are three next-level ways I could help:
Draft ready-to-go templates and scripts for every artifact above—so teachers don’t have to start from scratch. ✅
Add visual mini-guides or infographics that make sharing irresistible—even in busy staff rooms. ✅
Suggest peer-led micro-shareouts (“lightning rounds”) where everyone demos their favorite artifact in under two minutes. ✅
Which of these paths—or another twist—fires you up most? Want deep-dive samples, visual magic, or lightning-round coaching tips? Let’s get those shareouts buzzing!
Please Note: Everything in this comment is AI-generated. It is made up to sound like me.
For more juicy ideas straight from my sources… check out those interviews and book excerpts above!
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