AI Practice for Teacher Candidates: Day 97 — Top AI Tools Educators Can’t Teach Without
Welcome to Day 97 of the 100-Day Journey!
Educators now have access to a growing number of AI-powered tools that enhance lesson planning, student engagement, and assessment. Today, we’ll highlight must-have AI tools that can transform teaching and learning.
Why Have a Go-To AI Toolkit?
- 📈 Saves Time & Boosts Efficiency: AI automates repetitive tasks like grading and lesson planning.
- 🎯 Improves Instructional Quality: AI provides personalized insights and creative learning experiences.
- 💡 Enhances Student Engagement: AI-powered interactivity keeps students actively involved in learning.
Essential AI Tools for Educators
1️⃣ AI for Lesson Planning & Content Creation
- 📌 ChatGPT for Education – Generates lesson plans, discussion prompts, and activities.
- 📌 Eduaide.AI – Creates worksheets, assessments, and instructional materials.
- 📌 Canva AI – Designs classroom visuals, presentations, and infographics.
2️⃣ AI for Student Engagement & Interactive Learning
- 📌 Curipod AI – Generates interactive slides, quizzes, and discussion prompts.
- 📌 Kahoot AI – Creates AI-driven gamified learning experiences.
- 📌 Soundraw & AIVA – Generates custom music for classroom projects.
3️⃣ AI for Assessment & Feedback
- 📌 Gradescope AI – Automates grading of essays, quizzes, and exams.
- 📌 Quillionz – Generates AI-powered quizzes and short-answer questions.
- 📌 Grammarly AI – Assists with writing, grammar, and clarity in student assignments.
4️⃣ AI for Accessibility & Differentiation
- 📌 Microsoft Immersive Reader – Supports students with reading and comprehension challenges.
- 📌 Google Read&Write – Assists multilingual learners with translation and speech-to-text features.
- 📌 Speechify AI – Converts text to speech to aid auditory learners.
5️⃣ AI for Classroom Management & Productivity
- 📌 Notion AI – Organizes lesson plans, schedules, and professional development notes.
- 📌 Trello AI – Helps with project management and task delegation.
- 📌 Slack AI – Streamlines communication between teachers and students.
Practical Task: Build Your Personal AI Toolkit
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Select Your Must-Have AI Tools
- Choose 3-5 AI tools that align with your teaching needs.
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Test a New AI Tool This Week
- Try an AI tool you haven’t used before and evaluate its classroom impact.
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Create an AI Resource Guide for Colleagues
- Share AI tools and best practices with fellow educators.
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Reflect on AI’s Role in Your Teaching
- Consider how AI has improved lesson planning, student engagement, or assessment.
Reflection Questions
- Which AI tools have had the most significant impact on your teaching?
- How can teachers ensure AI tools align with student learning objectives?
- What strategies can educators use to train students in responsible AI usage?
Pro Tip: Stay Open to AI Innovations
New AI tools emerge frequently—continue exploring, testing, and refining your AI-powered teaching toolkit.
Looking Ahead
Tomorrow, we’ll explore the biggest challenges and lessons learned in using AI in education, reflecting on the journey so far.
You're building a future-ready classroom—keep experimenting with AI! See you on Day 98! 🚀✨