When used carefully, educational tools that utilize artificial intelligence can be time-saving and help teachers and students to create materials and presentations and even self-assess their own work. It is also the case that AI in the classroom can pose a slew of challenges and ethical concerns. AI tools do not always cite their sources, are often unclear about how they use student data, and can promote bias. Despite these concerns, the tools we've gathered here can be used to enhance students' classroom experience, particularly when employed alongside tools from our Lessons and Tools for Teaching About Artificial Intelligence list. Many of the tools below are free, are adaptable for different ages and learning styles, and include privacy evaluations. Use this list to explore exciting opportunities for experimenting with evolving technology.
AI-powered starting point for creating simple presentations and more
Bottom Line: Almanack AI is a good, helpful foundation for educational content creation but ultimately requires teacher expertise to ensure content is both engaging and educationally sound.
Versatile chat-based AI tool leans on personalized bots for engagement
Bottom Line: Teacher-created “Spaces” are an exciting way for students to engage with classroom material, the rest is on par with other generative AI tools
AI-enhanced presentation tool for collaboration and media integration
Bottom Line: Both teachers and students can create impressive presentations, but it may not be worth the price -- or the effort to learn and incorporate yet another platform.
Robust gen AI-powered research tool aggregates info, provides sources
Bottom Line: This could be a powerful replacement for traditional search engines, though teachers would benefit from discussing AI literacy skills first.
