Hacking Your National 5 English
Passing your National 5s doesn’t have to be a slog — and it definitely doesn’t have to be boring. In this high-energy session, Iain McKinnon — author, educator, and seasoned teen mentor — will show you how to hack your exams the smart (and ethical!) way using ChatGPT.
This isn’t cheating — it’s hacking your learning. AI is your new study buddy, helping you make life breezier, easier, and way more successful.
You’ll learn:
- How to get ChatGPT to help plan, draft, and polish killer essays — and even mark them against real SQA criteria.
- How to create memory tools like bullet points, mind maps, and mnemonics so you actually remember stuff.
- How to boss RUAE papers with practice questions, model answers, and quick-fire feedback.
- How to brainstorm awesome ideas for portfolio writing and turn rough drafts into polished pieces.
- How to summarise texts, smash quizzes, and train for timed exams without burning out.
Who am I?
I'm Iain McKinnon — author, educator, and someone who’s spent years helping teens like you crack their Nat5s and get the results they want. I know the stress, I know the pressure — and I know how to beat it. Let’s make AI your ultimate weapon for exam success!
✅ Learn ethical AI hacks to skyrocket your study game
✅ Get real techniques you can start using tonight
✅ Perfect for any National 5 English student (or anyone who just wants exams to suck less)
Come along, get clued-up, and turn studying from a nightmare into a win.