We all know the benefits of recall of previous learning, especially when spaced as we move information from working into long term memory

For this reason, I start all my lessons with a multiple choice quiz on Microsoft Forms. To do this efficiently, I use ChatGPT to analyse my previous lesson slides (perhaps 2 or 3 past lessons for spaced recall) using this prompt:

The text is this:

Based upon this these teaching slides for 2025 Pearson T-Level Level 3 in Digital Software Development, please can you create five multiple choice questions for recall testing. The last option of each question should be I don't know. Please also indicate the correct answer. Please create the answer in a word document for which I can use the Quick Import feature in Microsoft Forms. I understand the format of the questions should be:

1. Question
    A. Option 1
    B. Option 2
    C. Option 3
    D. Option 4
ANSWER: D
POINT: 1

All I do is then check the import, ensure every question is required and copy the shortened link.

I put the link on my first slide and email it to my students to arrive in time for the beginning of the lesson. They can do this while I am calling the register.

It works and it saves a serious amount of time.