Specialised AI Assistants

Many platforms offer ways to create or access specialised versions tailored for specific tasks:

Custom GPTs (ChatGPT), Claude Projects, MS Copilot GPTs, and similar features let you:

• Save detailed prompts for recurring tasks
• Create subject-specific assistants (e.g., "Year 8 Science Helper" or "Primary Maths Tutor")
• Build task-specific tools (lesson planner, rubric creator, parent communication helper)

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Examples you might create:

• Differentiation Assistant: Always considers multiple ability levels and learning approaches
• Curriculum Mapper: Knows your state curriculum inside-out and links activities to standards
• Feedback Generator: Provides constructive, growth-focused comments on student work
• Professional Learning Buddy: Helps process research articles and connects theory to practice

Getting Started with Customisation

1. Start with memory: Notice what you are explaining repeatedly and let the platform remember those details
2. Set basic preferences: Choose 2-3 key principles that guide your teaching and ask the AI to keep them in mind
3. Try one specialised assistant: Pick your most time-consuming regular task and create a custom helper for it
4. Iterate and improve: Adjust your settings based on what works in practice

The Bigger Picture

Customisation isn't about making AI think exactly like you, it's about creating a collaborative 'partnership' that respects your expertise while providing efficient, contextually appropriate support.

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Features vary between platforms and evolve rapidly. Explore what's available in your preferred tool and don't be afraid to experiment.