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Create Your Teacher Action Figure with AI
- Samantha Fecich
- Apr 11
- 3 min read
Hey EDUmagicians! Have you ever been called a superhero? Well, today we’re turning that teacher magic into a fun, creative project your very own AI-generated teacher action figure! Have you ever thought about what your teacher action figure would look like? Would you come with a stack of graded papers, a venti Starbucks in hand, and stylish glasses perched on your nose? Or maybe you'd be rocking your favorite jean jacket and flare pens? Well, friend, now’s your chance to bring that vision to life with the help of AI!
In this interactive episode, I walk you through how to use tools like ChatGPT, Copilot, or Gemini to create a personalized teacher action figure complete with packaging, accessories, and all the teacher vibes. This activity is fun, thoughtful, and a great way to explore AI bias, digital creativity, and a little bit of professional branding, teacher-style. So grab your coffee, pause the show when needed, and let’s create something amazing together!
Why a Teacher Action Figure?
This activity is more than just a creative break. It encourages us to think deeply about how we represent ourselves as educators, and how technology (like AI) interprets those inputs. Plus, it gives us an opportunity to talk about representation, diversity, and bias in AI-generated content, which is super relevant for future teachers working in today’s classrooms.
What You’ll Need:
An AI tool like ChatGPT, Copilot, or Gemini
A little creativity
Optional: a reference photo of yourself
You’ll craft a detailed prompt describing your teacher persona, including accessories, style, and packaging, just like a collectible! Trust me, once you start, it’s hard to stop tweaking your mini-you.
This project also opens the door to critical conversations around AI bias. In my own experience, even when I included "female professor" in my prompt, the AI returned a male action figure. It’s a teachable moment worth exploring with your students or peers.
Bring It to the Classroom
I used this activity with my students, and they had a blast! Not only did it spark creativity, but it also led to rich discussions around representation, self-identity, and media literacy. You can guide your students through the same process or even adapt it into a reflective assignment on their future teacher selves.
📦 Prompt: Create a Teacher Action Figure
Create an action figure in collectible packaging at a 1:8 scale (standard collectible size). This is a teacher action figure.
Include the following details:
- Name/Title: [Miss Samantha]
- Grade Level/Subject Area: [Kindergarten Teacher]
- Physical Features: [Forties, brown medium-length hair, brown eyes, wears glasses]
- Outfit Style: [Black pants, jean jacket, fun teacher earrings, sneakers]
- Accessories (4–5): [Laptop, coffee cup, notebook, clipboard, pens, ruler, glasses, flare pens, clipboard, apple pencil]
- Packaging Box Colors: [Pink and white]
- Background of Box: [Fun, colorful classroom]
- Pose and Extras: [One hand on hip, holding a coffee cup, wearing a smartwatch, smiling]
Optional: Add a waist-up photo for visual reference.
Describe the figure's pose, box design, and accessories like a product description.
📝 Pro Tips:
Submit the entire prompt at once don’t hit enter after each line!
Try both ChatGPT and Copilot to compare results (Copilot gave mine a “Bratz” vibe 😂).
Don’t forget to check for bias in the results and edit accordingly.
I’d LOVE to see your final creation! 🎨
📸 Tag me on Instagram @sfecich so I can share it in my stories! And remember, EDUmagicians—you have the EduMagic within you. 🧡