Use ChatGPT Search to gather recent sources and turn them into a short, source-backed briefing.
Search helps ChatGPT look up current web sources and cite where the information came from.
When To Use Web Search
- Prepare for a planning meeting with recent examples.
- Compare how schools are talking about a new instructional trend.
- Gather current articles before designing a professional learning session.
- Build a short briefing for a principal, district leader, or teacher team.
- Find recent sources before turning a current topic into a classroom activity.
What To Ask For
Be specific about the topic, time frame, audience, and output. For example ask ChatGPT to find recent sources, summarize the main themes, and separate evidence from interpretation.
You can invoke web search by typing “/search” or clicking the “+” in the prompt bar and navigating to “Web search”
Try It
Search the web for recent articles from the last 12 months about social-emotional learning implementation in K-12 schools. Summarize the top themes, include links to the sources, and end with 3 questions a school leadership team could discuss. |
Follow-Up Ideas:
- "Separate confirmed facts from recommendations."
- "Give me the sources in a table with date, publisher, and main point."
- "What seems consistent across sources, and what is still debated?"
- "Rewrite this as a one-page briefing for school leaders."
- "Turn this into three discussion prompts for teachers."
Review The Sources
Search can save time, but you should still open and review important sources. Check publication dates, publisher credibility, and whether the article is describing research, opinion, policy, or a single example.
