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Yourway offers a suite of AI-generated tools for educators. Choose from many generators to create lesson plans, assessments, and classroom activities. After selecting a generator, follow the prompt to access a form to add information such as grade level, topic or learning objective, and other directions. After the tool generates a response, you can request changes, edit the information manually, or save the document. Choose the Manage Document dropdown box to copy the document to your clipboard, save it as a PDF file, export it to Google Docs, or download your activity as a Microsoft .docx file. As you create activities, they are saved in the My Content area to revisit and reuse as needed.
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Remini AI is a photo and video enhancement tool that uses advanced AI technology to restore old or blurry images, sharpen details, and improve resolution. The website offers a free version where you can enhance photos by watching ads, making it accessible for occasional use or small projects. This platform can be a useful resource for educational projects involving historical photos or creative presentations.
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The Do Now Activity Generator uses AI to create five-minute activities that engage students of any grade or content area. After selecting to start, enter the learning objective and grade level to generate activities. The Do Now generator provides students with questions based on a possible scenario. Make changes and find additional ideas by selecting the Request Change button and providing details on changes.

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Create charts, diagrams, flipbooks, and more with tools offered by Visual Paradigm Online Productivity Suite. Visit the pricing page for the robust list of free offerings, including 2D and 3D character animations and PDF editing tools. Get started with the Explore dropdown at the top of the page and select from available options. As you begin creating, choose from the many templates and follow the links to build and edit your design. When complete, share designs as images or PDF files, copy them to Microsoft Office as images, or download them to your device. Exports also offer the option to copy the embed code to insert the image on a website. Registration isn't required; however, creating a free account allows users to return to the site to edit and reuse their designs.

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Creators have many options for fonts; however, GenType lets you create a unique alphabet font by simply telling it what you want to make it out of. Start by typing a prompt in the text box; Google suggests that viewers receive the best results with prompts containing a foreground, background, and style. After generating your alphabet, type in a phrase to download as a PNG image or scroll down to copy or download individual letters. Visit the FAQ section to learn more about how to use and download GenType.

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Use Quizgecko resources to transform virtually anything into quizzes, flashcards, and podcasts, solve questions by providing a step-by-step guide, and allow participants to chat directly with a PDF document. Use the search feature to find the site's library and edit existing activities, including flashcards, quizzes, study notes, and an AI-generated podcast. Alternatively, use the quick start feature to generate content using your materials and questions. Share materials with students using the provided link or broadcast your screen on your whiteboard. Quizgecko also offers student accounts for students of any age.

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You can learn more about anything by asking questions and adding files and images in Google Learn About. To begin your learning journey, explore recent topics or ask a question. Upon sharing a response, Google Learn About encourages you to dig even deeper into the subject by suggesting additional topics for exploration that relate to the original question. Continue the conversation in Google Learn About if you want to follow the curated topics and explore the many options shared.

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"Creatability by Google Experiments" is a collection of accessible web-based tools designed to explore creative ways of making art, music, and storytelling through technology. These experiments use artificial intelligence and innovative interfaces to make creative expression more inclusive, particularly for individuals with disabilities. Tools include music-making with gestures, visual art generation through voice input, and interactive storytelling. Teachers can use these tools to inspire students in STEAM activities, foster creativity, and highlight the role of technology in breaking barriers. The website offers an engaging platform for students to experiment with new artistic and technological expression forms.

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Glif is a versatile platform that uses AI to empower creativity and simplify project creation, making it an excellent resource for teachers and students alike. Its video creators allow students to produce professional-quality documentaries or presentations, while the comic creator enables them to design exciting visual stories with custom illustrations and dialogue. The character generator offers an exciting way to bring fictional or historical figures to life, perfect for literature or history lessons. Students can also explore self-expression through AI selfies, transforming simple photos into unique, modern artwork. For multimedia projects, the music and sound tools help compose original soundtracks and effects, enhancing storytelling and presentations. Teachers can use Glif to modernize classroom activities and foster creativity through collaborative storytelling, interactive learning projects, or digital art and music explorations. Free accounts offer 10 daily credits.

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Adobe Podcast offers a platform for recording podcasts with high-quality audio. This tool is ideal for teachers who want to incorporate multimedia projects into their classrooms due to its ease. The website provides tools for clear audio enhancement, automated transcription, and easy editing, making it simple even for beginners. Teachers can use Adobe Podcast to guide students in creating podcast episodes for assignments, sharing research, or building communication skills. The ease of use makes it an excellent resource for all learning levels. When the podcast is complete, it can be downloaded and shared.

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EmojiFinder is a simple and fun website that helps you quickly find specific emojis by searching with keywords or browsing through categories Use EmojiFinder to add visual interest to lessons, activities, or digital communications. Students will enjoy the immediate choice of emojis for a single word. The website offers a selection of skin tones for generated emojis. This is the perfect tool to add fun to the classroom!

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Visme's AI Presentation Maker offers a simple platform for creating visually engaging presentations for various educational needs. Teachers can benefit from the platform's smart tools, such as customizable templates, data visualization options, and a simple design interface that streamlines the process of building presentations for the classroom. For those interested in sharpening their presentation skills, Fill in a basic information form (name and email) to sign up for "Visme 101," which can be an excellent professional development opportunity.

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Visualize Free is a data visualization tool that allows you to create interactive charts, graphs, and dashboards, making complex data more accessible and understandable. Teachers can use Visualize Free to help students visually analyze and present data for projects or assignments in science, math, or social studies. The free version offers many basic functions.

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Gigasheet is a data analysis tool that helps members handle large datasets without requiring any coding skills and using AI. Teachers could use Gigasheet to organize and analyze large sets of classroom data, like test scores, survey responses, or any other data collected for educational insights. The platform is designed to be easy to use, offering a free plan with basic functions. This plan is ideal for teachers managing smaller datasets.

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Presentations.AI is a tool designed to help teachers quickly create visually appealing and engaging presentations using AI-driven design and layout suggestions. The platform offers a variety of free features, including customizable templates, easy-to-use editing tools, and real-time collaboration with team members. members can also leverage AI assistance to help generate content and organize slide layouts efficiently.

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Leonardo AI is a creative platform that uses artificial intelligence to generate images and graphics. With tools like customizable art styles and design templates, teachers can use this website to make engaging classroom visuals, project-based learning, or creative prompts. Teachers can use Leonardo AI to create custom artwork, illustrations for storytelling or presentations, and graphics for class projects. The free version offers 150 tokens a day with a limited number of image generations per day, and tools for experimenting with various styles, making it an accessible resource for classroom creativity.

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The PDF Resizer website is a helpful tool for any classroom teacher, specifically the multipage tool, to easily organize and format classroom documents. By merging, splitting, or rearranging pages in PDFs, you can tailor resources to suit lesson plans and student needs better. This tool can also be useful for creating portfolios, study guides, or modifying assignments.
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QRToon is a creative tool that transforms standard QR codes into works of art. It allows you to customize QR codes with colors and styles and even embed images or logos to make them stand out. This is great if you want to add a personal touch to your QR codes. There is a bot that requires downloading and connecting to your phone. This is not needed to create the picture QR codes.

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QRCode Monkey is a free online tool that allows you to create custom QR codes with logos. It offers high-resolution QR codes with options to customize design and colors and embed various data types like URLs, text, and emails. The platform supports vector formats for better-quality prints and does not limit the number of scans; this allows QR codes to work forever without expiring.

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Enlighten AI is a free grading and feedback site that allows teachers to give specific, actionable, and timely feedback to their students. The data collected can also be used to drive instruction with summary reports. Enlighten AI will also create rubrics, or teachers can use their own rubrics. Rubrics created can be quick rubrics that just give the total points or more advanced ones. All rubrics can be edited, duplicated, and archived, as well as reusable past rubrics. Feedback to students can be given individually or in bulk via a PDF or email. For Enlighten AI to generate your teaching approach to feedback, teachers will have to provide feedback and responses in the first assignments created, and Enlighten AI will adapt to teachers' grading styles and feedback. Enlighten Al can support grading for Google Documents submitted via Google Classroom, and teachers can also send assignments via Enlighten AI by having students sign in via a code or link. Enlighten AI is available in Spanish.

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