Imagine that you're sitting down to your desk to plan lessons. (And you have your favorite beverage ready to go.)
You have an idea of how that lesson might go. (Or that series of lessons. Or that unit.)
- But ... maybe it's missing something.
- Maybe you're stuck in a rut and have been doing the same activities over and over again.
- Maybe it's just sort of lacking ... not connecting with students or getting the job done.
What you need are ideas -- lots and lots and lots of them! You can keep the best teaching resources, adjust the ones that are pretty good, and throw out the others.
Brisk Next is your "tons of teaching resources" creator. Tell it what you want to teach. Browse all of its suggestions ... and keep as many of them as you'd like! (And when its suggestions are a bit off, just tell it what to change in its chat feature and it'll adjust.)
The best part is how simple it all is. Just click to preview a resource, use the chat to tweak it with a few quick prompts, and then assign it directly to your students. It all comes together in one place—making planning, engaging, and assessing a seamless process.
Plus, you can rest easy knowing Brisk is built for schools. It's fully compliant with COPPA and FERPA, so student privacy is always protected.
If you haven't tried Brisk Next, this might be the breakthrough for creating teaching resources -- and saving time! -- that you've been looking for.
Sign up for Brisk Teaching for free here -- and get three months of free premium with my link!
Getting started with Brisk Next
Brisk Next is a central hub where you can quickly find, create, and organize everything you need to deliver a great lesson.
You no longer have to jump between multiple websites or sift through countless files to find the perfect resource.
Simply browse smart suggestions tailored to your grade and standards, upload your own lesson plans, or even chat with Brisk's AI to refine the exact materials you need.
Watch the video below or scroll down to discover how Brisk Next works.
To use Brisk Next, you need to have the the Brisk extension installed. Don't have the chrome extension? Follow the steps below.
Already a Brisk user? You can skip this section.
- Go to Brisk Teaching to get started. (Just type in your email address and submit.)
- Create an account with your Google or Microsoft login credentials
- Make sure you install the Brisk extension for Google Chrome or the Brisk add-on for Microsoft Edge. Once it's installed, you'll start seeing the little Brisk "B" icon in the bottom right corner in your browser whenever Brisk is available.
- Pin Brisk to your toolbar. (This will make it easy to access any time.)
Start at the Brisk Next homepage
Once you have a free Brisk account and have downloaded the Chrome extension, you can get to Brisk Next in two ways (image above):
- Going to app.briskteaching.com
- Clicking the home button when using the Brisk button in the bottom right of your web browser.
Tell Brisk Next what you're teaching. Attach any relevant files or photos. Choose a language, the grade level, whether you're using Google or Microsoft. Tell it about any standards you want to include.
Then, when you're all finished, click the next button to submit.
Browse all of the resources created by Brisk Next
Brisk Next suggests all sorts of resources it can create to support your teaching of that topic. It creates resources in three categories:
- Preparing students to learn and show what they've learned
- Engaging students in the content
- Assessing students to gauge their learning
In each of those sections, it'll display the top three suggestions. Plus, you can click "Generate More" to get even more suggested resources.
Pick as many resources as you'd like! Just click the "+" button on the resource and Brisk will actually create it. Make as many as you'd like!
The Brisk Next chat feature
Need to tweak the results? That's what the "Chat with Brisk Boost" box is for. Whenever you enter something in the chat, the resources displayed on the screen update based on what you typed in the chat.
You can ask for more options, refine your search, or get further assistance to make sure the content is just right for your students. It's like having a helpful assistant right there with you as you plan!
Brisk Next is your source for practically unlimited teaching resources
Tell Brisk Next what you're teaching. Browse the resources it suggests -- and create the ones you want. Then tell it how to refine the results in the chat -- and make even more resources.
If you keep doing this until you have everything you need, Brisk Next can help you make the teaching resources you know you want -- and even suggest resources you didn't even consider.
What resources can Brisk Next create?
Teaching has always been a balancing act of preparing engaging lessons and effectively assessing student learning. With Brisk Next, you now have a single, powerful tool to master all three. It’s a complete solution designed by and for educators, putting an end to endless searching and resource creation. Brisk Next streamlines the entire process, so you can focus on what matters most: your students.
Use Next to create resources to PREPARE learners
Planning lessons has never been easier. When you tell Brisk what you're teaching next, it immediately suggests a range of materials to help you prepare. This could be a comprehensive presentation to introduce a new topic, guided notes that keep students on track during a lecture, or a standards-based worksheet that gets them ready for the day's lesson. You have everything you need to build a solid foundation for your students before they even walk in the door, all aligned to your specific standards and grade level.
Here are some ideas:
Morning Meeting Routine Guide - Kindergarten
Create a step-by-step guide for implementing daily morning meetings that build community and establish predictable routines for kindergarten students.
Reflection Planning Worksheet - 4th Grade
Develop guided notes for teachers to plan how students will reflect on their behavior and growth related to classroom expectations.
Transition Procedures Guide - 7th Grade
Create a step-by-step guide for teaching students smooth transitions between activities, classes, and different learning spaces.
Peer Support Network Guide - 11th Grade
Develop systems for students to support each other academically and socially while maintaining teacher oversight and guidance.
Use Next to create resources to ENGAGE learners
Engaging students is key to a dynamic classroom, and Brisk Next is designed to help you do just that. It suggests interactive activities that bring lessons to life, like a podcast that explores a topic in a fresh way or a "Character Chat" that lets students have a conversation with a historical figure or a character from a book. These activities transform passive learning into an active, conversational experience that boosts critical thinking and keeps students excited about the material.
Here are some ideas:
School Mascot Chat - Kindergarten
Students talk with their school mascot character about expectations for hallway walking, cafeteria behavior, and playground rules.
Mystery Learning Hook - 4th Grade
Launch an intriguing mystery or puzzle that immediately captures student curiosity and sets up the day's learning objective.
Peer Partnership Ideas - 7th Grade
Generate creative ways for students to connect with classmates and establish supportive learning relationships throughout the year.
Social Dynamics Inquiry - 11th Grade
Investigate how different factors influence group dynamics and collaboration through guided scientific questioning and hypothesis formation.
Use Next to create resources to ASSESS learners
When it's time to check for understanding, Brisk Next has you covered with a variety of assessment tools. You can quickly generate a quiz to see what students have learned, create a comprehensive rubric to provide clear expectations for an upcoming project, or use an exit ticket to get a quick snapshot of student comprehension. This allows you to gather meaningful data effortlessly, so you can see where your students are succeeding and where they might need a little extra support.
Here are some ideas:
Daily Check-In Ticket - Kindergarten
Students complete a simple exit ticket about how they're feeling in their new classroom and what they learned today.
Social Skills Inventory - 4th Grade
Students take an interactive assessment about their comfort with classroom collaboration, problem-solving, and communication skills.
Study Skills Inventory - 7th Grade
Quick assessment of student organization habits, homework strategies, and time management skills developed over the summer.
Skills Check Quiz - 11th Grade
Students take an interactive quiz to self-assess their readiness for grade 11 coursework and identify strengths and growth areas.
Make a whole teaching unit with Brisk Bundles
When you're teaching a new topic, you often need more than just one resource. That's where Brisk Bundles come in! It’s all about putting together a full set of resources in a single click.
You can mix and match different Brisk-generated materials—like a presentation, a podcast, a guided notes page, and a quiz—all in one place. Just select the resources you want to use, click to add them to your bundle, and Brisk organizes everything for you.
Once your bundle is created, all of your materials are neatly grouped together. You can preview each one to make sure it's just right, and when you're ready, share the entire bundle with your students. It's the easiest way to make sure your lesson is comprehensive and ready to go.
