With increasing numbers of diverse students in universities and CEGEPs, teachers must adapt their pedagogical resources and assessments to meet diverse learning needs. To support educators in this differentiation, this project focuses on ClassCraft GenAI.

ClassCraft GenAI aims to be an interactive web-based platform integrating an LLM with Teacher Task Modules namely: (1) creating lesson plans based on Universal Design for Learning (UDL), (2) developing differentiated pedagogical resources for teaching concepts, (3) designing differentiated assessments, and (4) constructing grading rubrics. It includes a Teacher Interaction Module that facilitates seamless communication among educators. Built on educational theories, ClassCraft GenAI empowers teachers to efficiently develop high-quality, personalized educational materials, helping prevent failure among at-risk students by tailoring resources to diverse needs. To date, we have developed tools within the Teacher Task Module for differentiated pedagogical activities.

Specifically, this project aims to support teachers and ped counsellors in adopting and utilizing ClassCraft GenAI in customizing differentiated lesson plans, pedagogical resources, assessments, and grading rubrics for diverse learners via a flexible and accessible bilingual training program. The training includes: (a) Synchronous 2-hour workshops providing real-time, hands-on training to introduce participants to (1) the interactive website, serving as a central learning hub with user-friendly interfaces, guided tutorials, interactive demos, and a resource library; and (2) the pedagogical box builder, enabling educators to create and share customizable instructional materials and fostering collaboration. Concurrently, the training program will offer asynchronous step-by-step training modules offering flexible, self-paced learning opportunities with structured pathways and multimedia resources to create personalized resources for diverse learners.