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Week 1 of 4

The Why: AI Tutoring &
Where Teachers Fit

Discover why the AI tutoring revolution needs your teaching expertise — not coding skills — and map out your unique superpowers.

Congratulations on taking the first step toward your next chapter. Whether you were laid off, your school closed, or you're simply ready for something new — this course will show you how your teaching skills are exactly what the AI tutoring revolution needs.

Lesson 1.1

The Tutor Shortage Crisis

The Problem

  • 1 in 4 students who need tutoring can't get it due to cost or availability
  • Private tutoring costs $40-100/hour, putting it out of reach for most families
  • Rural and underserved communities have the fewest options

The Opportunity

AI tutoring bots can provide personalized, 24/7 support at a fraction of the cost. But here's the catch: most AI tutors are built by engineers, not educators. They know code but not classrooms. That's where you come in.

Why Teachers Are the Missing Piece

  • You understand how students actually learn (not just how to deliver information)
  • You know common misconceptions in your subject area
  • You can design scaffolded learning progressions
  • You understand when a student needs encouragement vs. correction
  • You bring empathy and pedagogical expertise that no engineer can replicate
Lesson 1.2

What Is an AI Tutoring Bot?

Simple Explanation

An AI tutoring bot is a conversational tool that helps students learn a subject through dialogue. Think of it as a patient, always-available teaching assistant that follows YOUR teaching methodology.

How It Works (No Code Needed)

1

You define the teaching approach

What topics, in what order, with what examples

2

You write the prompts

Instructions that tell the AI how to behave (like writing a lesson plan)

3

The AI handles the conversation

It follows your framework to guide students

4

Students interact naturally

They ask questions, get explanations, practice problems

Math Bot

Walks students through solving equations step-by-step, checks understanding before moving on

History Bot

Uses Socratic questioning to help students analyze primary sources

Language Bot

Conducts immersive conversation practice with grammar corrections

Science Bot

Guides students through virtual lab experiments with safety checks

Lesson 1.3

Your Teaching Superpowers

Exercise: Map Your Expertise

Take 15 minutes to answer these questions. Write them down — you'll use these throughout the course.

  1. 1

    What subject(s) did you teach?

    Be specific — not just "math" but "Algebra 1, middle school, emphasis on word problems"

  2. 2

    What were the top 3 things students struggled with?

    These will become your bot's focus areas

  3. 3

    What was your teaching style?

    Socratic questioning? Visual learner support? Real-world examples?

  4. 4

    What age group do you connect with best?

    Your bot will mirror this communication style

  5. 5

    What's one lesson you could teach in your sleep?

    This is your bot's MVP topic

Why this matters: The answers to these questions are worth more than any coding certification. They're the foundation of a tutoring bot that actually teaches — not just regurgitates information.

Lesson 1.4

The Business Opportunity

How Teacher-Built AI Tutors Make Money

Direct Student Access

Students (or parents) pay a monthly fee to use your bot

School/District Licensing

Institutions purchase access for their students

ChalkBot Marketplace

We list your tutor and handle marketing + payments

Affiliate Earnings

Earn commissions by referring other teachers to ChalkBot

The ChalkBot Partner Path

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Free Course (you're here!)

Learn the skills to build your AI tutor

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Partner Launch Kit ($149 one-time)

Get certified, listed in our marketplace, and supported

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Earn

Students find your bot, you get paid. Typical pricing: $5-15/month per student

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Week 1 Assignment

Build Your “Teacher Bot Profile”

Create a one-page document that answers:

  1. Your name and teaching background (2-3 sentences)
  2. The subject and grade level your bot will cover
  3. Three specific topics your bot will help students with
  4. Your teaching philosophy in one sentence
  5. Who your ideal student user is

This profile becomes the blueprint for your AI tutor in Week 2. Save it somewhere accessible — you'll refine it throughout the course.

Coming in Week 2

Next week, we'll take your Teacher Bot Profile and turn it into a structured “Tutor Design Document.” You'll learn how to translate your teaching methodology into conversational frameworks that an AI can follow. No coding required — just your expertise.

Course OverviewWeek 2 coming soon