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Tips for Teachers

How to Design Quizzes That Help Students Learn

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Back to School

How to Create the Perfect Meet-the-Teacher Printable with Brisk AI Tools

Make a great first impression using Brisk Teaching AI to create a customizable meet-the-teacher printable. Introduce yourself and set expectations for a smooth start to the year.

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Tips for Teachers

How to Create a Unit Plan

Staring at a blank doc wondering how to write a unit plan? Don’t worry — you’re not alone, and yes, caffeine counts as a planning tool. Writing a unit plan doesn’t have to be a headache-inducing activity that takes up valuable plan time and takes hours to figure out. Unit planning can be easy once you’ve figured out the formula. Think of it this way: lesson plans are the trees. Unit plans? That’s the forest. And if you're feeling lost in the woods — here’s the map.

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Tips for Teachers

How to Create a Rubric: An Easy Guide for Teachers

Grading can often feel like a guessing game—and not particularly fun. Also, no teacher wants to field endless questions, such as “Why did I get this grade?” But here’s the tea: A solid rubric can be your ticket to grading sanity. Think of it as a cool teacher hack to clarify student expectations, ensure fairness, and save you hours of grading confusion. So, ready to make your life 10 times easier? Let’s break down the basics of rubric creation in five easy steps.

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AI Tips

How to Create Notes from a YouTube Video Using AI

Learn how to use Brisk Teaching’s AI-powered tools to create streamlined notes from YouTube videos, perfect for students who lack technology access or need extra support. Follow our easy step-by-step guide to turn any YouTube video into effective learning materials in just a few clicks.

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Brisk Features

How Teacher Insight into AI Chats Supports Student Learning

Visibility into student AI usage isn’t a bonus feature, it’s a non-negotiable. Learn how Brisk gives teachers visibility to stay in tune with student learning and foster clarity, creativity, and growth.

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Done grading by the final bell

Install the extension, open a student's doc, and see what Brisk can do with your first essay — in under a minute.