AI is getting smarter by the day and before we know it, it will be capable of generating high-quality text that’s hard to distinguish from something written by a human. But as I said recently on my Facebook page, AI won’t replace teachers but teachers who use AI might.
To use AI meaningfully in your teaching, you need to build up your AI literacy. And no, that doesn’t mean just playing around with prompts, it means understanding how to use these tools with intention, strategy, and a clear pedagogical purpose.
That’s what I try to do here at Educators Technology: offer practical, human-curated resources to help teachers integrate AI in ways that actually work in the classroom.
This post is part of that effort. It shows how you can combine ChatGPT with other popular tools like Canva, Google Forms, Notion, Padlet, and more to streamline and strengthen your classroom management practices.
15 Ways to Manage Your Classroom with AI
From organizing seating charts and planning routines to giving students a stronger voice and creating interactive lessons, these examples are meant to inspire, not overwhelm. Feel free to borrow, adapt, or improve on them whatever works for your context.
1. Create Rules and Expectations: Use ChatGPT + Canva
Setting clear rules is one of the first steps toward a well-managed classroom. I think you can easily use ChatGPT to brainstorm a list of positive, student-centered rules, then bring them to life visually with Canva. A colorful poster not only reinforces the expectations but also makes them more memorable for your students.
2. Set Up Daily Routines: Use ChatGPT + Google Docs/Trello
Strong routines save time and reduce stress for everyone. You can ask ChatGPT to help you map out clear daily routines for arrival, transitions, lunch, and dismissal. Then, you can either document these routines neatly in Google Docs or set them up visually in Trello as easy-to-follow checklists.
3. Build Strong Relationships: Use ChatGPT + Padlet
Relationships are at the heart of good classroom management. I personally like using ChatGPT to brainstorm icebreakers, check-in questions, and prompts for class discussions. Then, Padlet makes it easy to create a shared space where students can post their responses and feel seen and heard.
4. Foster Classroom Community: Use ChatGPT + Mentimeter
A strong classroom community does not just happen, it has to be built intentionally. In my view, ChatGPT can help you create daily check-in questions, fun polls, or quick word clouds. Using Mentimeter to collect and display the responses makes participation anonymous and inclusive, giving every student a voice.
5. Create Exit Tickets: Use ChatGPT + Google Forms
Exit tickets are a simple yet powerful way to check for understanding. You can use ChatGPT to generate reflection questions or quick comprehension checks based on your lesson. Then, setting them up in Google Forms makes it easy to collect and review student responses without adding extra paperwork to your day.
6. Organize Seating Arrangements: Use ChatGPT + Canva
Good seating arrangements can make a big difference in classroom dynamics. I like the idea of using ChatGPT to suggest different layouts depending on your goals, whether it’s group work, quiet focus, or discussion. Once you pick a setup, you can create a clear, visual seating chart in Canva that students can easily follow.
7. Plan Brain Breaks: Use ChatGPT + Classroomscreen
Brain breaks keep energy levels steady and minds sharp. You can ask ChatGPT for a list of short, movement-based, or mindfulness activities, then use Classroomscreen to display timers, instructions, or visuals that guide students through each break without wasting transition time.
8. Encourage Student Voice: Use ChatGPT + Poll Everywhere
Giving students a voice boosts engagement and classroom ownership. I often find it helpful to ask ChatGPT for survey or discussion question ideas, then use Poll Everywhere to collect anonymous input. This way, even quieter students can share their thoughts and contribute to the class conversation.
9. Support Students with Challenges: Use ChatGPT + Notion
Every student learns differently, and some need a little extra support. You can use ChatGPT to generate intervention strategies tailored to different needs, then organize individual support plans in Notion. I think Notion works really well here because it allows you to track goals, progress, and notes all in one clean space.
10. Manage Group Work: Use ChatGPT + Google Slides
Group work can get messy if roles and tasks are unclear. I like using ChatGPT to help generate group roles, project ideas, and collaboration strategies. Then, you can assign each group a shared Google Slide where they can organize their work, stay focused, and present easily when the time comes.
11. Form Student Groups: Use ChatGPT + Random Group Generator (like Wheel Decide)
Forming student groups does not have to feel like a chore. You can ask ChatGPT for grouping ideas based on interests, skill levels, or even random mixes, then use a tool like Wheel Decide to quickly create groups in a way that feels fair and fun for students.
12. Make Student Participation Fun: Use ChatGPT + Random Name Pickers (e.g., Wheel of Names)
Keeping all students engaged sometimes just needs a little bit of randomness. Use ChatGPT to suggest activities that involve quick participation, then use a tool like Wheel of Names to randomly call on students, making the process feel exciting instead of intimidating.
13. Gamify Learning: Use ChatGPT + Kahoot/Quizizz/Quizalize
Turning review sessions into games is one of my favorite ways to boost engagement. You can use ChatGPT to generate quiz questions tailored to your lessons, then load them into platforms like Kahoot, Quizizz, or Quizalize for a competitive and lively learning experience.
14. Boost Student Motivation: Use ChatGPT + Canva
Motivation matters, especially when things get tough. I personally find it helpful to ask ChatGPT to generate personalized encouragement messages, achievement badges, or goal-setting prompts. Then, using Canva, you can turn these ideas into beautifully designed visuals that inspire students every day.
15. Organize Classroom Jobs: Use ChatGPT + Google Sheets
Assigning classroom jobs gives students a sense of ownership. You can use ChatGPT to create a list of classroom responsibilities and rotate them fairly. Setting up a simple job chart in Google Sheets makes it easy to update, track, and share with students all year long.
Conclusion
These ideas are just starting points. What matters most is not the tools themselves, but how you use them to support your students and make your teaching life a little easier. ChatGPT and other AI tools won’t magically fix classroom challenges, but when used thoughtfully, they can lighten the load and open up new possibilities. As always, take what fits your context, adapt what doesn’t, and feel free to share how you’re using AI in your own classroom.
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