Actual AI tools for teachers, parents, homeschoolers and Educators.

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By William Van Zyl.

Published 4 June 2023.

I have been investigating AI’s potential for teachers, parents and homeschooling parents. I have summarised my finding for you in a convenient list form. I have also included a visual summary of 30 tools. Yes, I have said 30 different tools which could make the life of anyone in education easier. I have also included a video at the end showing how Chat GPT can be used. It will save you time to research AI possibilities for educators.

Don’t have time to read the short overview of this article? Go straight to the last page. Click on the link below the image of the tools. You will be able to see and explore the tools immediately. The tool intros are short, sweet, and sharp! No time will be wasted.

Artificial Intelligence (AI) has the potential to revolutionise education by enhancing various aspects of teaching, learning, and administrative processes. I list some possibilities of AI for education:

Personalised Learning: AI can create adaptive learning environments that cater to individual student needs. It can analyse data on students’ performance, preferences, and learning styles to deliver personalized content, pacing, and feedback.

Adaptive Learning Environments:

Classrooms as we know them will be eradicated. There will be no such things as grades, only the achievement of the mastery of a topic. There are more; read the article by Dr Kim William Gordon.

Link: https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/roles-ai-human-subject-matter-educational-experts-adaptive-gordon/ Credit: Dr. Kim William Gordon

Intelligent Tutoring Systems: AI-powered tutoring systems can provide personalized instruction, assess students’ understanding, and offer real-time feedback. These systems can adapt their teaching strategies to meet the unique needs of each student, enhancing their learning outcomes.

Artificial Intelligence is currently transforming the education industry by introducing convenient and personalized learning methodologies. Source: https://twitter.com/preludesys/status/1381696967173156864

Virtual Assistants: AI-based virtual assistants, like chatbots, can provide students instant support and answers to their questions. They can assist with administrative tasks, offer study tips, and provide guidance on various topics, improving student engagement and satisfaction.

Source: They frequently converse with users by using natural language through voice-based interactions. With these AI virtual assistants, users can easily and quickly access information, control smart home appliances and manage their calendars by integrating various services and applications. Amazon Alexa and Apple Siri are examples of AI virtual assistants. Source: https://www.techtarget.com/searchcustomerexperience/definition/virtual-assistant-AI-assistant

Automated Grading and Feedback: AI algorithms can automate the grading process for objective assessments, such as multiple-choice questions. They can also analyze written assignments to provide feedback on grammar, style, and content, freeing up valuable time for teachers.

An example of such a tool is BAKPAX:

Source: https://edtechimpact.com/products/bakpax

Intelligent Content Creation: AI can generate educational content, such as quizzes, exercises, and lesson plans. It can curate and recommend learning resources based on students’ needs, preferences, and learning objectives.

AI can personalise your content:

Source: https://nabshow.com/2022/experience-whats-new/intelligent-content/

Data Analytics and Predictive Analytics: AI can analyze vast amounts of educational data to identify patterns and trends. This information can be used to make data-driven decisions, predict student performance, and develop targeted interventions to support struggling students.

In general, schools and tertiary institutions may apply analytics (data) – in real-time – to education and learning. AI can assist by describing, predicting, and improving students’ performance. Credit: https://www.aisoma.de/10-useful-ai-ml-slides/

Smart Classroom Management: AI can assist teachers in managing classrooms more effectively. It can monitor students’ behaviour, identify potential issues, and provide insights on engagement levels, enabling teachers to intervene when necessary.

The characteristics and features of a smart classroom. Credit: https://www.researchgate.net/figure/The-characteristic-features-of-a-smart-classroom_fig1_343974686

AI technology has five core applications available for education: Voice, vision, natural language, algorithms, and hardware. Diana (Fangyuan) Yin (2019). Source: https://medium.com/alef-education/computer-vision-in-education-what-can-ai-see-84d679d12a79

Language Learning and Translation: AI-powered language learning platforms can provide personalized language instruction, speech recognition, and translation services, facilitating language learning for students of different proficiency levels.

In a culmination of many years of MT research at Facebook, we’re excited to announce a significant milestone: the first single massively MMT model that can directly translate 100×100 languages in any direction without relying on only English-centric data (Credit – Angela Fan – Research Assistant, 2020). Source: https://about.fb.com/news/2020/10/first-multilingual-machine-translation-model/

Accessibility and Inclusion: AI can help address accessibility challenges by providing tools for students with disabilities. For example, text-to-speech technology and image recognition can support visually impaired students, while speech recognition can assist those with writing difficulties.

#NothingAboutUsWithoutUs: How Can AI Facilitate the Inclusion and Active Citizenship of Disabled Populations? Credit: Sissi Hamann Turkowsky Source: https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/nothingaboutuswithoutus-how-can-ai-facilitate-active-sissi-o-/

Administrative Tasks: AI can automate administrative tasks such as scheduling, grading, and record-keeping, allowing teachers and administrators to focus more on instruction and student support.

Credit: https://www.facebook.com/stpiindia/posts/ai-can-automate-the-admin-tasks-in-education-sector-enable-educators-focus-on-pr/2882781718447566/

Table of Contents

I asked Chat GPT the following question regarding the administration tasks he or she could do for me as a teacher. Here is the stunning response:

As an AI language model, I can help with various administrative tasks for high school teachers. Here are some examples:

Creating lesson plans: I can assist you in developing lesson plans for different subjects and grade levels, providing suggestions for content, activities, and assessments.
Grading assistance: You can share student assignments or assessments with me, and I can help you grade them. Just provide me with the criteria and rubrics, and I can offer feedback or generate scores.
Generating worksheets and quizzes: If you need additional practice materials, I can create worksheets, quizzes, or tests for various subjects. You can specify the topic, difficulty level, and format you prefer.
Answering student questions: If your students have questions outside of class or need clarification on specific topics, you can forward those questions to me, and I’ll provide detailed responses.
Proofreading and editing: If you have documents such as handouts, letters, or reports that require proofreading or editing, I can assist you by checking for grammar, spelling, and overall coherence.
Research assistance: If you need information on specific topics or resources for your lessons, I can conduct research and provide you with relevant and reliable sources.
Classroom management strategies: I can offer suggestions and guidance on effective classroom management techniques to maintain an organized and engaging learning environment.
Curriculum development: If you want to revise or develop new curriculum materials, I can help you brainstorm ideas, suggest learning objectives, and provide examples and resources.
Providing teaching resources: I recommend online tools, educational websites, apps, or books that align with your subject area and teaching goals.
Offering professional development resources: If you’re interested in expanding your teaching skills, I can provide information on workshops, webinars, conferences, or online courses related to education.

Remember, while I (AI) can assist with administrative tasks, reviewing and tailoring my materials and suggestions to meet your specific teaching context and requirements is essential.

AI’s potential:

It’s important to note that while AI holds tremendous educational potential, it should be used with human expertise and guidance to ensure ethical and responsible implementation.