By Dr. Michael Swize · Founder, I’m the AI
Note: Always review your district’s privacy and data policies before using any tool with students.
On this page
- Lesson Planning & Prep
- Feedback & Assessment
- Differentiation & Language Support
- Creativity & Projects
- Safety & Policy Reminders
Lesson Planning & Prep
- ChatGPT (free tier): Brainstorm objectives, outlines, and rubrics. Prompt: “Create a 45‑minute lesson on fractions with a hands-on activity and an exit ticket.”
- Perplexity (free): Research helper that cites sources for teacher backgrounders.
- Canva (free for education): Generate worksheets, slides, and visuals; EDU verification unlocks features.
Feedback & Assessment
- Google Docs + Help Me Write: Draft comments and exemplars to speed up feedback.
- Microsoft Copilot (free tier): Summarize long student reflections; propose next steps.
- Formative/Quizizz (free plans): Auto-generate question sets and instant checks for understanding.
Differentiation & Language Support
- Rewordify / Quill: Simplify texts and practice grammar with adaptive activities.
- Google Translate: Quick family communications and multilingual glossaries.
- TTS/Read Aloud extensions: Accessibility for emerging readers.
💡 Example: “Rewrite this 200‑word passage at Grade 3, 5, and 8 reading levels, then generate 5 comprehension questions per level.”
Creativity & Projects
- Scratch + AI extensions: Introduce AI concepts with block-based coding.
- Canva/Adobe Express (free EDU): Storyboards, posters, and short videos with AI assist.
- Pixlr (free): Quick image edits for project visuals.
Related: AI as a Co‑Teacher — Redefining Classroom Collaboration
Safety & Policy Reminders
- Don’t share personally identifiable student information in public tools.
- Check age requirements and enable restricted modes where available.
- Document when and how AI tools are used in instruction or assessment.
