of 6— Open ChatGPT and start a new chat

What you'll accomplish

You'll use ChatGPT to prepare complete one-shot instruction sessions — lesson plans with learning outcomes, timed activity outlines, hands-on exercises, and assessment questions — in 30 minutes instead of 3 hours.

What you'll need

A free ChatGPT account at chat.openai.com
The course/subject details and time slot from the instructor
Your library's specific databases and resources
Time needed: 10 minutes to set up, 30–45 minutes to complete and customize
Cost: Free

How-To Guide: Creating Instruction Materials with AI

Step 1: Open ChatGPT and start a new chat

Go to chat.openai.com. Click New chat. You'll see a blank text input at the bottom of the screen.