At Enabling Learning, we’ve been investing significant time, work, and research into exploring the intersection of AI and education. Our focus has been on leveraging the power of generative artificial intelligence to support the preparation of future teachers and assist parents in supporting their children’s education. This is why AI has been a recurring topic in our blog posts, such as:
We recently conducted a webinar on harnessing AI for bilingual and ESL education, which received excellent feedback from participants. During this session, we discussed how teachers can use these new tools to support their work and alleviate the stress of their daily workload.
As experienced educators, we understand that bilingual and ESL teachers often face double the workload, not just in terms of paperwork and district requirements but also due to the need for extensive differentiation. Students in these classrooms are often at various stages of language acquisition, requiring teachers to prepare materials that adapt to this diverse reality while still meeting subject-specific objectives.
This is where AI tools come into play, offering the potential to support teachers in creating tailored materials, presentations, and resources. Among the various AI models we’ve explored, Claude, created by Anthropic, offers powerful tools for educators. In particular, we want to highlight a feature that has recently become available to all users: Artifacts.
What are Claude’s Artifacts?
Artifacts are a feature in Claude that turns conversations with the AI into a more creative and collaborative experience. They provide users with a dedicated window to instantly see, iterate, and build on the work created with Claude. This feature, which was initially available only to paying users, is now accessible to all Claude users across Free, Pro, and Team plans. Claude will automatically create artifacts when appropriate based on the nature of your request. You don’t need to specifically ask for an “artifact” – just clearly state what you need, and Claude will provide the information in the most suitable format.
The Power of Code Generation in Artifacts
One of the most powerful aspects of Claude Artifacts is its ability to generate code for various purposes. For instance, Claude can write code to create interactive quizzes or generate SVG images for visual aids. While these capabilities are impressive, we understand that not all teachers are familiar with coding or may not need such complex tools.
On this page, we’ve included a chatbot that connects directly to Claude, allowing you to interact with it just as you would on Claude’s website. You can use this chatbot to try out the example prompts we’ve provided or to create your own requests tailored to your teaching needs. However, for more advanced features like Artifacts and Projects, you’ll need to visit Claude’s website directly. “Projects” is another powerful feature available on Claude’s website. They allow users to organize and manage multiple conversations and artifacts related to a single topic or goal. For teachers, Projects could be incredibly useful for planning entire units, developing curriculum materials, or collaborating with other educators. For example, you could create a Project for a unit on Ancient Egypt, where you collect lesson plans, activity ideas, reading materials, and assessments all in one place. Projects make it easy to keep your work organized and accessible, streamlining your planning and preparation process.
Some ideas for artifacts to test on Claude’s website are:
Interactive Vocabulary Quiz - Copy and Paste on Claude's Website
<Create an Interactive Vocabulary Quiz. HTML5 code for an interactive quiz using the following definitions.
Vocabulary List
Photosystem: A complex of proteins and pigments in plants that helps capture light energy to power the process of photosynthesis.
Chlorophyll: The green pigment found in plants that absorbs light energy for photosynthesis.
Electron: A tiny particle with a negative charge that moves through the photosystem to help create energy.
Light-dependent reactions: The first stage of photosynthesis, where light energy is captured by photosystems and used to produce energy-rich molecules.
Thylakoid: The membrane-bound structure inside chloroplasts where photosystems are located.
Pigment: A substance that absorbs light of specific wavelengths, such as chlorophyll in plants.
Photon: A particle of light that carries energy, which is absorbed by pigments in the photosystem.
Energy transfer: The process by which energy captured by pigments is transferred to other molecules in the photosystem.
Photosynthesis: The process by which plants use sunlight to produce food (glucose) and oxygen.
Chloroplast: The organelle in plant cells where photosynthesis takes place.
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SVG Graphic - Copy and Paste on Claude's Website
<Create a SVG Graphic of the Water Cycle>
Bilingual Flashcard System - Copy and Paste on Claude's Website
Create an HTML5-only bilingual flashcard system for vocabulary words. The flashcards should display English words that reveal their Spanish translations when clicked. Include the following words:
1. Hello / Hola
2. Goodbye / Adiós
3. Thank you / Gracias
4. Please / Por favor
5. Yes / Sí
6. No / No
Use only HTML5 elements and inline styles so it can be viewed directly in your artifact viewer. The design should be simple, centered on the page, and have a clean, modern look. Make sure it's responsive and works well on different screen sizes.
The beauty of Claude is that it can adapt to your level of technical expertise, providing simpler, more accessible solutions when needed. In the following examples, we’ll focus on how teachers can use Artifacts in more straightforward, non-coding ways to enhance their teaching materials and workflow. You can test them on this page using our Claude chatbot that connects directly to Claude. Remember, while our chatbot here provides a great introduction to Claude’s capabilities, exploring the full suite of tools on Claude’s website can open up even more possibilities for enhancing your teaching practice.
How Can ESL and Bilingual Teachers Use Claude?
Here are some practical, easy-to-implement examples of how teachers can use Claude to enhance their teaching materials and workflow (just copy and paste our Claude chatbot that connects directly to Claude.ai):
- Vocabulary Lists with Definitions and Example Sentences
Example prompt: “Create a vocabulary list for 10 weather-related words. Include simple definitions and example sentences suitable for intermediate ESL students.” - Multilingual Lesson Summaries
Example prompt: “Generate a summary of today’s science lesson on photosynthesis in both English and Spanish. The summary should be about 100 words in each language.” - Differentiated Reading Comprehension Questions
Example prompt: “Create three sets of comprehension questions (beginner, intermediate, advanced) for the following short story: [paste short story here]” - Cultural Context Notes
Example prompt: “Provide cultural context notes about Thanksgiving in the United States. Include information about its history, traditions, and how it’s celebrated today. The notes should be suitable for ESL students.” - Language Learning Games and Activities
Example prompt: “Suggest three classroom activity ideas for practicing past tense verbs. The activities should be engaging for teenage learners and require minimal materials.” - Scaffolded Writing Prompts
Example prompt: “Create a scaffolded writing prompt about ‘My Favorite Season‘. Include sentence starters and guiding questions for beginner, intermediate, and advanced ESL students.” - Parent-Teacher Conference Guides
Example prompt: “Provide a guide for discussing a student’s progress during a parent-teacher conference. Include key points to cover and suggested phrases in both English and Spanish.”
These examples showcase how Claude can be used to create practical, ready-to-use materials for ESL and bilingual classrooms without requiring any coding knowledge. Teachers can simply describe what they need, and Claude will generate the content in an easy-to-use format. You can also use those same prompts on OpenAI’s ChatGPT or Google’s Gemini to see which tool best suits your needs. With ChatGPT or Google Gemini, anyone can also create code projects or “artifacts” similar to the ones discussed on this page. Just explore and iterate until you get what you need. If you find a prompt that really works for your needs, just save it for future occasions.
We invite all ESL and bilingual educators to explore feature Claude’s website to experience the full range of capabilities, including the powerful Artifacts and Projects features. Whether you’re creating vocabulary lists, designing differentiated activities, or preparing multilingual resources, Claude offers a versatile toolset to streamline your workflow and enhance your teaching materials. From simple text-based content to more advanced features like interactive quizzes and visual aids, Claude adapts to your needs and technical comfort level. By integrating AI tools like Claude into your teaching practice, you can save time, reduce stress, and focus more on what truly matters – supporting your students’ language acquisition and academic growth. Start experimenting with AI today and discover how it can transform your approach to ESL and bilingual education.
