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AI Tools to Empower You and Save Time
Educators’ time and energy are precious resources often stretched thin by the many demands of the classroom. The rapid advancement of artificial intelligence (AI) technology has opened up new possibilities for optimizing workflows and enhancing student learning outcomes. This curated collection of AI tools is designed to empower teachers by automating repetitive tasks, generating customized content, and providing data-driven insights into your students' progress. With these cutting-edge AI assistants at your disposal, you can reclaim countless hours and redirect your focus toward what truly matters: inspiring young minds and fostering a love for learning.
Share your thoughts with our communityWeekly PollThis week, our poll asks, "What kind of AI tool would help you the most with productivity?" Click submit to share your response and view the replies of other educators. |
Grades 9-12
Class Companion
Class Companion uses AI to provide assignments and feedback for written tasks. Options include the ability to select and customize rubrics, questions in the assignment, and the number of attempts students have to submit a response.
Grades K-12
Magic School
Magic School is an AI-powered virtual teaching assistant that automatically generates complete lesson plans, letters of recommendation, emails to families, class newsletters, YouTube questions, and more. You can also translate into many languages.
Grades K-12
Snorkl
Snorkl uses AI to generate personalized feedback on students' verbal responses. After viewing a question, students record their explanation (with the option to draw on a virtual whiteboard to enhance their response) and receive feedback from Snorkl!
Grades 4-12
ZeroGPT
Explore this suite of artificial intelligence tools, including a plagiarism checker, chat, summarizer, spell checker, citation generator, and more. Select a tool from the left side of the chat box, then type in or paste text or upload a document.
Grades K-12
Fellow
Using Fellow is like having a personal secretary to transcribe and summarize online meetings. The free plan integrates with Google, Microsoft, Slack, and Zoom and includes meeting notes, personal notes, and a meeting timer to help you take better notes.
Grades 4-12
EduEase
EduEase uses AI to automatically create multiple-choice quizzes from any PDF document. After your uploaded document processes, click on the title to open and customize your AI-generated quiz. Use options to add, delete, or edit questions.
Grades K-12
Goblin Tools
Goblin Tools provides single-task tools that help make overwhelming tasks more straightforward to complete. Tools include Magic ToDo, which creates step-by-step directions for any project, The Judge, which analyzes the tone of a text and other options.
Grades K-12
Teachally
Teachally uses AI to create personalized, standards-aligned lesson plans that include enrichment activities and ideas for differentiated learning instruction. Explore several built-in video tutorials that guide you through the options available.
Grades K-12
SchoolAI
Discover a suite of AI-based tools and resources that provide feedback and allow educators to moderate and manage student use of resources. Tools include the Sidekick assistant, which helps answer questions, and chat-based AI tutoring sessions.
Grades K-12
Eduaide
Try this generative AI tool that will create, refine, and personalize instructional materials. Eduaide.Ai also offers a teaching assistant that generates ideas for report card comments, class announcements, and more. There’s also an assessment builder.
This Week at TeachersFirst
We wish all of our fathers a Happy Father's Day! Registration for our summer virtual workshops is now open—save your seat and invest in your own learning this summer. This week, we're also sharing a trio of additional resources about AI, including a blog post, a curated collection of reviewed resources, and an article for educators. Finally, don't miss our sessions if you're going to ISTELive 24!
Thank you to all of our dadsHappy Father's DayLooking for ways to help your students honor their fathers and learn more about this holiday? This collection of resources offers several informative websites devoted to dads and the celebration of Father's Day. |
Save your spot in upcoming sessionsOK2Ask Virtual WorkshopsOur summer season of OK2Ask virtual workshops will begin in July, and registration is now open! Register now to learn about 3 cool tools for images in the classroom, gamification, Padlet, misinformation and fact checking, and many other topics. |
Infusing Technology BlogWhat’s the Buzz?: Artificial IntelligenceWhile some have been using AI in the classroom or for professional uses for more than a year, it’s still very new to many educators. Learn about AI and how to use it effectively for productivity and assessment! |
Explore this curated collectionTeachersFirst's Resources for using AI for ProductivityIf you’ re looking for additional AI tools for productivity, take advantage of this list of reviewed resources! You can find additional AI resources (100+) by going to the bottom of each review and clicking on the tag for artificial intelligence. Don't miss the lesson stems found in the classroom use section » |
Help! I Lost My Librarian/Media SpecialistHey Siri…What is AI? Introducing Students to Artificial IntelligenceAre you looking to learn even more about AI? This article for educators provides background knowledge, book suggestions, lesson and extension ideas, standards correlation, and much more! Use this as you plan to integrate AI into your lessons. |
Join us for ten presentationsISTE Live 24If you're attending the International Society for Technology in Education's ISTELive 24 conference, be sure to attend one of the ten sessions presented by our K-12 staff and content contributors! |
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