Tillie Tips

Use Tillie to fill out a grant proposal. Enter your information as well as the requirement for the grant, let Tillie know what you need, and let her do the rest. 

Example: Write a statement of less than 500 words highlighting why [proposed initiative] would benefit students. 

• Give a detailed description of the learning objective. You can copy and paste the standard description to get the best results. 
• Include a timeline for your lesson. Are you looking for a 20-minute review activity, or a week-long unit?
• Tillie can help integrate different subjects. For example, ask for a lesson plan on a science learning standard, but integrate an ELA standard and then ask for suggesions on visual art tie-ins. Be specific with each standard. 
• Tillie can expand on initial suggestions. If Tillie gives you a five-day plan for a unit, and each day is a surface-level plan, ask Tillie to expand on each day. 

Example prompt template: Design a lesson plan that integrates the following learning standards:

• [Grade level] [Paste Missouri Learning Standard description]
• [Grade level] [Paste Missouri Learning Standard description]
• [Grade level] [Paste Missouri Learning Standard description]

The lessons should take place over [number of class periods] [duration of class period (20-min./45-min./60 min./ etc.)]

The unit should include: [List any special requests, such as a hands-on component, partnered review activities, etc.]

Tillie can help you write a rubric for the lessons and projects in your class. 

Prompt example: 

Write a rubric for a [Grade level] project on the Missouri Learning Standard for [Past Missouri Learning Standard description here]. 

You can also ask Tillie to create a rubric for a lesson plan it helped design. So for example, if you ask Tillie to create a lesson that integrates math, science and ELA, you can ask for a rubric to include score for each of the standards. 

Example prompt: 

Write scaffolded review questions for [grade level] about [paste Missouri learning standard description here].

Instead of starting with a blank screen, Tillie can help you find exactly the right words to get your message across.

• Communication with parents: If you need to ask for support, share good news, update on classroom activities, introduce yourself or more. Tillie can also write in multiple languages, so you can send multiple versions if you need to communicate with families in a language you don't speak.
• Communication with the community: If you are asking members of your community for volunteer time, donations, support in various projects, or other resources, Tillie can help your draft a professional and personal email.

A letter of recommendation should be a personal note, but staring at a blank screen when you need to write several letters can be intimidating. Tillie can get you started with a draft that you can adjust to best reflect on the student you are recommending.

Example prompt: Write a letter of recommendation for [scholarship/college admittance/etc.] for [student name]. Highlight [enter some of the student's top qualities, reasons you are recommending student]. [Student name] is also involved in [list student involvement]. 

Example prompt: Write a [duration] speech to present about [subject] to [audience]. Please include [list any bullet points of topics that need to be metioned.]

If your CTA is hosting a panel for school board candidates, Tillie can help you design the questions. 

Example prompt: 

"Write questions for a 1-hour Q&A panel for school board candidates. Write questions that can be answered in 1-minute or less. There are 5 candidates, and all candidates will be answering all questions. Be sure to ask questions about [include any topics that are of specifc concern for your district, i.e, four-day weeks/a new building proposal/etc.]"

Skip writing and formatting a formal agenda by giving Tillie a few bullet points and asking her to do the rest. 

Sample prompt: 

Write an agenda for a CTA meeting held on [Date] at [Location]. Old business items include

[Bullet point items]

New business items inlcude

[bullet point items]

Example prompt: Write a [duration] speech to present about [subject] to [audience]. Please include [list any bullet points of topics that need to be metioned.]

I am a [school role] at [school district]. Write an email to [legislator's name] inviting them to spend part of a day at our school. 

[Mention any specific programs or initiatives that you think could be of particular interest to show the legislator]

Prompt: I am a [Role in school] in [SCHOOL DISTRICT]. Draft an email to my legislator asking them to [support/oppose] [bill number]. This bill would [Provide some general information about the bill. Tillie will reference MSTA's adopted resolutions on reasons why MSTA would support or oppose legislation.]

Tillie can help you get a better understanding of your rights and responsibilities at school, but you should not stop there. If you are having issues, reach out to your member service coordinator or MSTA's legal staff. Not sure who your MSC is? Tell Tillie where you teach, and she can point you in the right direction. Remember, Tillie didn't go to law school, and you shouldn't take legal advice from a robot.

To get a baseline understanding of where you stand, give Tillie a prompt such as: 

I am a [role in school] at [school district]. Can I be fired if I

• Show up late to school?
• Take a vacation day without finding a sub?
• Don't turn in a lesson plan? 
• Etc.

Be as specific as you can be. Tillie will be able to give you a general answer, but reach out to legal services and your member service coordinator for advice regarding your specific question. 

Tillie can help you get a better understanding of your rights and responsibilities at school, but you should not stop there. If you are having issues, reach out to your member service coordinator or MSTA's legal staff. Not sure who your MSC is? Tell Tillie where you teach, and she can point you in the right direction. Remember, Tillie didn't go to law school, and you shouldn't take legal advice from a robot.

To get a baseline understanding of where you stand, give Tillie a prompt such as: 

I teach in [SCHOOL DISTRICT]. 

Then give a detailed description of your question or issue:

• My principal is asking me to cover other classes during my planning period.
• I have been asked to move grade levels and to a different building.
• Can they deny my career ladder because I got a PIP?

Be as specific as you can be, and reach out to MSTA for advice for your specific issue.