15 Artificial Intelligence Tools for Teachers

Introduction

AI-powered programs can make decisions, solve problems, understand and create natural language, and learn from data.

With the breakthrough of AI, there is already a shift in how lessons are planned and taught. After years of being promised that technology will make teachers’ lives easier, the time has come when that may actually be true!

Whilst the possibilities with AI are endless and exciting, they may even seem a little daunting at first.

That’s why we have compiled a list of some interesting tools that can help you in and outside the classroom. They offer a variety of methods from creating lesson plans and presentations to quizzes and games and even 3D models!

Lesson planning

Eduaide – Lesson planner and teaching assistant

Type: Generative AI model for educational content creation;
Pros: Comprehensive tool for teachers, generating lesson plans, activities, evaluation rubrics, and emails with personalized output;
Cons: Requires a stable internet connection to access and use all features effectively;
Prices: The free plan is limited to 15 generations per month; Eduaide Pro is €5.48/month with unlimited access to all resources and tools.

Twee – Lesson planning for English Teachers

Type: AI-powered tool for English teachers;
Pros: Comprehensive lesson planning tool, creating texts, questions, activities, essay topics, vocabulary, and grammar exercises;
Cons: The website may be too busy at times, requiring a wait;
Prices: The free version offers complete access; Twee Pro is €17 per month to avoid wait times. Twee also offers a school account so multiple teachers can use the same account.

Diffit For Teachers

Type: Lesson planner for any topic;
Pros: Versatile tool for generating multi-level and multilingual resources from various media, with multiple export options;
Cons: No premium features or support and may lack advanced customization options;
Prices: Completely free, with all the functions at your disposal.

Magicschool – AI for teachers – Lesson planning and more!

Type: Set of 60+ AI tools for assisting teachers;
Pros: Comprehensive toolset for lesson plans, assessments, content generation, and rewriting for different reading levels;
Cons: Information produced might be biased or inaccurate. Its knowledge is limited to the year 2021;
Prices: Free for teachers. Magicschool Plus: €11.50 per month or €92.20 per year (billed annually), provides unlimited access and additional features.

Genially

Type: AI tool for interactive content creation;
Pros: Facilitates the creation of engaging, interactive materials with game mechanics for any subject or grade;
Cons: Full access to all functions requires a paid subscription;
Prices: Free plan provides unlimited creations with limited features; Genially Pro: €9.10 per month (monthly billing) or €6.88 per month (annual billing). Genially Master: €18.18 per month (annual billing). Genially Team: €69.10 per month (annual billing).

Presentations

Curipod

Type: Interactive presentation tool for educational lessons;
Pros: Facilitates the creation of engaging, interactive lessons using a variety of tools like polls, word clouds, and Q&A, making it easy to enhance student participation;
Cons: The full range of advanced features requires a paid subscription, and the free version is limited in certain aspects such as translation credits;
Prices: The free plan includes all core features and unlimited participants. Premium Plan is €6.80/month when billed annually, or €8.10/month when billed monthly. This plan includes unlimited translation for slides, premium AI templates, and an increased character limit for AI feedback.

Gamma

Type: AI-powered presentation tool;
Pros: Focuses on content creation by generating AI-based presentations, allowing users to save time on formatting and design;
Cons: Requires an internet connection for full functionality, which could be a limitation in areas with poor connectivity;
Prices: Free plan is limited to 10 slides per presentation and 10 presentations. Gamma Plus: €11.00/month when billed annually; Gamma Pro: €23.00/month when billed annually.

Quizzes and games

Quizgecko – AI Question generator

Type: Quiz and test creation tool;
Pros: Quickly transforms any content into quizzes with customizable options and sharable links for individual student access;
Cons: The free version is limited to creating three quizzes per month;
Prices: The free plan includes three quizzes per month. Premium Version is €72.30 per year for unlimited quizzes and detailed results.

Yippity – AI Question Generator

Type: Quiz creation tool;
Pros: Generates editable open-ended or multiple-choice questions from a reference text in English, Spanish, and Italian;
Cons: Limited functionality, only allows the creation of multiple-choice or open-ended questions from a text;
Prices: The free version allows you to create up to 3 quizzes per month. Premium Version is €4.50/month for unlimited access.

3D

Meshy

Type: 3D model creation tool;
Pros: Transforms text and images into 3D models quickly, generating models within 3 minutes from prompts or pictures;
Cons: The quality of the generated 3D models can vary depending on the complexity of the input data, which may require additional refinement by the user;
Prices: The free version has limited options. Meshy Pro is €14.50/month for full access to all features.

Luma AI

Type: Video-to-3D object conversion tool using NeRF (Neural Radiance Fields);
Pros: Converts videos into highly detailed and realistic 3D models using advanced deep learning techniques, enabling the creation of immersive virtual environments and precise integration of digital elements into video content;
Cons: Performance may vary depending on the capabilities of your device. May not be suitable for highly complex animations or advanced rigging, which might require supplementary tools;
Prices: The Luma AI app is available free of charge. Pro Version is €45/month for up to 1,000 model conversions.

Language model and text generator

ChatGPT

Type: AI text generator;
Pros: Versatile tool capable of generating text for a variety of purposes, including presentations, translations, checklists, and code, and supports multimodal interactions through text, images, or voice;
Cons: Can occasionally generate incorrect, biased, or nonsensical information, necessitating verification of outputs;
Prices: The free version provides basic access to ChatGPT capabilities. ChatGPT Plus is €18.50/ month for access to the most capable model.

Character.ai

Type: Chatbot platform;
Pros: Offers a variety of customizable chatbots for different purposes such as language practice, interviews, or brainstorming;
Cons: Can become repetitive or provide incorrect answers due to limited memory and reasoning capabilities;
Prices: The free version includes full access to all chatbot features. The premium version is €9.20/month, offering faster response times and priority access to new features.

Others

Future Tools

Type: AI tools aggregator website;
Pros: Easy to use and helps users find the right AI tool for their specific needs. It provides obvious filters to refine searches;
Cons: Can occasionally be overwhelming due to the large number of tools available, making it difficult to find the best option quickly;
Prices: It’s completely free with full access to the website’s features.

Pinokio – AI browser

Type: AI browser and management tool;
Pros: Simplifies installation and management of AI tools on various operating systems with one-click installations and has a user-friendly interface for installing and experimenting with various AI models, including audio, text, and image generation;
Cons: Limited information on real-world user experiences and potential technical support;
Prices: Pinokio offers full access to its features for free.

Conclusion

All the tools listed above will be able to save you time and improve your working experience. Which in turn improves the learning experience of your students.

Whether you are having your first experience with AI or have already tried out different tools, we hope you have found something useful in this list.

If you want to dive deeper into the world of AI and how it can impact teaching, we invite you to have a look at our courses:

Artificial Intelligence Tools for Teachers