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Jan helps teachers plan lessons, grade faster, and communicate with parents." +tags: AI, ai for teachers, ChatGPT alternative, Jan, local AI, offline AI, education +categories: guides +date: 2025-10-01 +ogImage: assets/images/general/ai-for-teacher.jpeg +twitter: + card: summary_large_image + site: "@jandotai" + title: "AI for teachers who care about student privacy" + description: "Use AI in teaching without risking student data. Jan helps teachers plan lessons, grade faster, and communicate with parents." + image: assets/images/general/ai-for-teacher.jpeg +--- +import { Callout } from 'nextra/components' +import CTABlog from '@/components/Blog/CTA' + +# AI for teachers who care about student privacy + +![AI for teachers](/assets/images/general/ai-for-teacher.jpeg) + +AI can help teachers handle the work that piles up outside class. It can draft a lesson outline, suggest feedback on essays, or turn notes into a polite parent email. These are the tasks that usually stretch into evenings and weekends. + + +Most AI tools like ChatGPT run in the cloud. Sharing lesson plans, student writing, or parent details there risks compliance and trust. + + +That's where Jan comes in: +- [Download Jan](/download) +- You get the same time-saving help +- Your data never leaves your device. + + +*See how teachers use Jan for AI-powered lesson planning and grading* + + +**Why use Jan for teaching** +- Runs locally, no cloud servers +- Keeps lesson plans and student data private +- Works offline once installed +- Lets you build assistants for your daily teaching tasks + + +--- + +## Create your assistant + +Once Jan is installed, click **Create assistant** and add one of the prompts below. Each assistant is for a specific classroom task. + +![Create your first AI assistant in Jan](/assets/images/general/assistants-ai-for-teachers.jpeg) + +--- + +## Lesson planning assistant + +AI can draft lesson outlines in minutes. You adapt and refine them for your students. + +**Prompt for Jan:** +> You are a lesson planning assistant. +> When I give you a topic or subject: +> - Suggest a lesson outline with objectives, activities, and discussion questions +> - Adjust for different grade levels if I specify +> - Keep plans practical and realistic for a classroom setting + +Example ask: For Grade 6 science on ecosystems. Objectives: define food chains, explain producer/consumer roles. Activity: group poster on an ecosystem. Questions: How would removing one species affect the whole system? + +--- + +## Grading support assistant + +AI won't replace your judgment, but it can make feedback faster and more consistent. + +**Prompt for Jan:** +> You are a grading support assistant. +> When I paste student writing or answers: +> - Highlight strengths and areas for improvement +> - Suggest short, constructive feedback I can reuse +> - Keep tone supportive and professional +> Do not assign final grades. + +Example: For a history essay. Strength: clear thesis. Improvement: weak evidence. Feedback: "Great thesis and structure. Next time, support your points with specific historical examples." + +--- + +## Parent communication assistant + +Writing parent emails is important but time-consuming. + +**Prompt for Jan:** +> You are a parent communication assistant. +> When I give you key points about a student: +> - Draft a polite and empathetic email to parents +> - Use clear and professional language +> - Keep tone supportive, not overly formal +> Only include details I provide. + +Example: Notes: “Student is falling behind on homework, otherwise engaged in class.” - Output: a short, encouraging message suggesting a check-in at home. + +--- + +## Classroom resources assistant + +Generate quizzes, worksheets, or practice activities at short notice. + +**Prompt for Jan:** +> You are a classroom resource assistant. +> When I provide a topic or subject: +> - Generate sample quiz questions (multiple choice and short answer) +> - Suggest short practice activities +> - Provide answer keys separately +> Keep material age-appropriate for the level I specify. + +Example: For Grade 4 fractions. 5 multiple-choice questions with answer key, plus a quick worksheet with 3 practice problems. + +--- + +## Getting started + +1. [Download Jan](/download). +2. Install the Jan model (guided in-app) +3. Create your first assistant using one of the prompts above +4. Test with non-sensitive examples first +5. Use it in real classroom tasks once you're comfortable + +--- + +## Final note + +AI isn't here to replace teachers. It's here to take repetitive tasks off your plate so you can focus on teaching. With Jan, you can use AI confidently without risking student privacy. + +