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Generative AI

How can generative AI tools be used in education?

  • Lesson planning and content creation: Generating ideas for lessons, activities, and educational materials.
  • Personalized learning: Creating customized exercises and explanations tailored to individual students' needs.
  • Automated grading and feedback: Assisting with basic grading tasks and providing initial feedback on assignments.
  • Language learning support: Offering conversational practice and translation assistance for language learners.
  • Writing assistance: Helping students brainstorm ideas, improve their writing structure, and enhance their vocabulary.
  • Research aid: Summarizing complex topics and generating research questions for students to explore.
  • Accessibility support: Creating alternative formats of educational materials for students with different learning needs.
  • Virtual tutoring: Providing additional explanations and practice problems outside of class time.
  • Creativity tools: Assisting in generating ideas for creative projects in subjects like art, music, and creative writing.
  • Professional development: Helping educators stay updated on new teaching methodologies and subject matter.
  • Administrative tasks: Streamlining paperwork and communication with students and parents.

What are some popular educational AI tools?

  • ChatGPT: OpenAI's language model is being used for various educational purposes, from answering student questions to helping with lesson planning.
  • Google Gemini: Google's AI chatbot is used similarly to ChatGPT in educational settings.
  • ClaudeAI: AI chatbot with broad knowledge and strong language understanding, capable of helping with a wide range of tasks from analysis and writing to coding and problem-solving, while aiming to communicate clearly and ethically.
  • Semantic Scholar: free, AI-powered research and discovery tool for navigating literature in all scientific domains.
  • Consensus: search engine to find scientifically-based academic research.
  • Grammarly AI: While primarily known for grammar checking, its AI features are used to help improve student writing.
  • Quizlet: This popular study app now incorporates AI for generating flashcards and study materials.
  • Duolingo: The language learning app uses AI to personalize lessons and generate practice exercises.
  • Course Hero: Learn This Document lets students upload study materials and receive insights, explanations and learning aids.
  • Gradescope: Uses AI to assist in grading, particularly for math and science assignments.
  • Turnitin Draft Coach: An AI-powered writing assistant that helps students improve their writing and avoid plagiarism.
  • Knewton Alta: An adaptive learning platform that uses AI to personalize math and science instruction.
  • Brainly: A peer-to-peer learning platform that now incorporates AI to provide additional explanations.
  • Coursera Coach: interactive, on-demand assistance that’s tailored to your unique goals and anchored in the expert content on Coursera

Please note that this list does not imply endorsement of any specific tool. See side note about always evaluating new tools for effectiveness, privacy concerns, and alignment with educational mission.