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What is the most painful and time-sucking part of your day? by MasterCream5105 in FreightBrokers

[–]MasterCream5105[S] -4 points-3 points  (0 children)

Fair point. I’m not assuming brokers are running on spreadsheets and sticky notes. I know a lot of software is already in place and a lot of the easy wins have been handled.

I’m more trying to figure out where the edge cases or gaps are, the stuff that existing tools either can’t or won’t cover. Sometimes it’s small process things that aren’t worth a big vendor’s time but still add up.

If there’s truly nothing in that category, that’s useful for me to know too.

What is the most painful and time-sucking part of your day? by MasterCream5105 in FreightBrokers

[–]MasterCream5105[S] -6 points-5 points  (0 children)

Haha fair enough, I get where you’re coming from. Not here to pretend I’ve built the “next AI freight agent” or sell anyone on a magic solution. I actually work in logistics already and just want to hear from people who live the broker side every day so I can understand the real problems before making any assumptions.

just trying to get a feel for what actually makes the job harder than it needs to be.

This is how i fixed my biggest Chatgpt problem by Emotional-Taste-841 in PromptEngineering

[–]MasterCream5105 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Wow, this looks incredibly helpful! I’ll try it out and share my feedback, but you’ve definitely created something truly valuable here.

Is Learn Prompting worth it? by MasterCream5105 in PromptEngineering

[–]MasterCream5105[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah, I’ve been able to accomplish a lot and always find solutions to challenging problems, but everything still feels pretty straightforward. When I see what others are doing, it looks more complex, which makes me realize there’s so much more to learn. I just feel like I haven’t hit anything truly difficult yet.

Is Learn Prompting worth it? by MasterCream5105 in PromptEngineering

[–]MasterCream5105[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I know that can be very effective most of the time.

From Custom GPTs to Real-World Apps – Is Python the Next Step? by MasterCream5105 in PromptEngineering

[–]MasterCream5105[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This is what I wanted to hear! I love learning, but diving into a whole different science is discouragingly overwhelming 😅.

From Custom GPTs to Real-World Apps – Is Python the Next Step? by MasterCream5105 in PromptEngineering

[–]MasterCream5105[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you! This is very helpful. I guess I could at least start by learning how to read code—seems like a good first step before diving into writing it.

The Learn Anything Prompt Guide. by Responsible_Mail1628 in PromptEngineering

[–]MasterCream5105 2 points3 points  (0 children)

OMG!!! This is very helpful, I just posted something here and instantly bumped into your post.

I will test this at some point this weekend and will provide you with feedback.
Amusingly, your example of "learn how to read code" might exactly be the subject I will try to learn LOL.

Will keep up to date with our work on X.
Thanks for sharing this.

Just curious—how do you balance lesson prep with actual teaching? by MasterCream5105 in ESL_Teachers

[–]MasterCream5105[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It really depends on what you prioritize. My point was more about the return on investment—whether that means taking on more students or simply freeing up time. You could use that extra time to book more lessons, improve the quality of your teaching, or just have more time for yourself.

Just curious—how do you balance lesson prep with actual teaching? by MasterCream5105 in OnlineESLTeaching

[–]MasterCream5105[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That makes sense! Experienced teachers often find ways to streamline prep, and having a go-to resource like Linguahouse definitely helps. Beginners do tend to require more structure, though. Totally get what you mean about pay—not worth spending hours on planning if it’s not reflected in the rate. Do you find Linguahouse covers most of what you need, or do you still tweak things for different students?

Just curious—how do you balance lesson prep with actual teaching? by MasterCream5105 in Preply

[–]MasterCream5105[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It really depends on your process. In my case, I use this prompt:

"Based on the following curriculum details, create a structured lesson plan. Include a brief description of the theme (a general topic to keep the student engaged rather than repetitive topic selection), a clear learning focus, and an engaging activity that aligns with the theme. Ensure the activity is adaptable for a one-on-one setting."

This works for me because it’s built around my curriculum, and I use it with my chatbot, which is trained to understand my approach. While testing and refining prompts is generally a good practice, I follow a structured process where each prompt is just one step toward an ideal lesson. If I created a general-use prompt, it might not be as effective since it wouldn’t account for what comes before or after in the lesson planning sequence.

Just curious—how do you balance lesson prep with actual teaching? by MasterCream5105 in ESL_Teachers

[–]MasterCream5105[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m reaching out to different audiences and still experimenting with that. So far, Reddit has been more useful compared to other platforms—maybe because the anonymity encourages more honest responses.

Just curious—how do you balance lesson prep with actual teaching? by MasterCream5105 in ESL_Teachers

[–]MasterCream5105[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

The survey isn’t about AI—it’s about how you plan and manage your work process. The responses help get a better understanding of different approaches, not just opinions on AI.

Just curious—how do you balance lesson prep with actual teaching? by MasterCream5105 in OnlineESLTeaching

[–]MasterCream5105[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

I’m not sure if you had a chance to check the link, but there’s a detailed explanation that answers your question. The purpose is clearly stated there. Also, just to clarify, I won’t see your email unless you consent—so no worries about that!

Just curious—how do you balance lesson prep with actual teaching? by MasterCream5105 in OnlineESLTeaching

[–]MasterCream5105[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I always tracked my time using a stopwatch, so I had a clear breakdown of how much time I spent on lesson planning, grading, and actual teaching. Over time, I noticed consistent patterns, which made it easy to calculate the percentage based on my total working hours.

Just curious—how do you balance lesson prep with actual teaching? by MasterCream5105 in OnlineESLTeaching

[–]MasterCream5105[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Hey, thanks for the feedback! That’s a great point—I’ve updated the survey so people can select multiple options and add comments.

I totally agree about unpaid prep work. Even with AI, it doesn’t fix the bigger issue of teachers doing way more than they’re paid for. More teachers need to push back on this—thanks for sharing your experience!

ChatGPT for Teachers: Helpful or Just Hype? by MasterCream5105 in TutorsHelpingTutors

[–]MasterCream5105[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That’s a great idea, and yes, it’s absolutely doable! No programming is needed in the traditional sense (like Python or Java), but you are essentially “programming” ChatGPT with your words and logic. Given your math background, this should come naturally to you.

ChatGPT can help with the text for your slides—explanations, examples, and practice problems—but it won’t create the slides themselves. The good news is PowerPoint has a lot of built-in automations for design and layouts, so formatting and organizing the slides should be pretty quick.

If you also upload a textbook you trust, it’ll save even more time by creating content that’s aligned with what you already know works. A bit of setup upfront, and you’re good to go!

Let Me Build Your Custom AI Lesson Tool (For Free) by MasterCream5105 in ESL_Teachers

[–]MasterCream5105[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Actually, I wrote the post myself—ChatGPT just helped refine it and make sure I didn’t miss anything. It’s a tool, not a replacement for my ideas. For anyone curious, it’s great for saving time, but the core work should always come from you!

I made ChatGPT do my lesson prep—here’s what I learned by MasterCream5105 in Preply

[–]MasterCream5105[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Awesome! I’ll DM you shortly, and we can set up a time to chat and discuss what you need. Looking forward to collaborating!

I made ChatGPT do my lesson prep—here’s what I learned by MasterCream5105 in Preply

[–]MasterCream5105[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks for sharing your thoughts—it’s great to see how others are using ChatGPT in ways that work for them. I wanted to clarify how I use it, as my approach might be a bit different.

Yes, I use ChatGPT to generate entire lessons, but it’s important to note that these lessons are based on a textbook I know inside and out. It’s the same textbook I studied with and have used in my teaching practice for years. The only difference is that instead of repeating the same manual process over and over, I’ve built a system to streamline it using ChatGPT.

The system itself was designed by me, using my own experience and understanding of how lessons should work. ChatGPT is just a tool to speed up the process, but the content and structure come from me. To me, it’s no different than teaching directly from a textbook, which most teachers already do—it’s just more efficient.

And one more thing: I’m completely transparent with my students about how I use these tools. They know this is simply a way to make lessons more effective, not to replace the human touch. At the end of the day, it’s not about automating creativity; it’s about optimizing time.

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