Artificial Intelligence
This webpage explores the use of AI in learning environments, offering insights into how these advanced technologies are not only enhancing traditional teaching methods but also paving the way for new, more effective forms of education.
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From personalized learning experiences to intelligent tutoring systems, AI in education promises a future where learning is more accessible, engaging, and tailored to individual needs.
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Highlighted Tools
These are just some of the AI Tools that are currently available. Check back often as this list will likely change frequently. If you have tool suggestions, please send them to techteam@opsrc.net.
An all-in-one AI platform specifically designed for K12 students and teachers. It features built-in monitoring and controls for educators, aiming to give them the resources, data, and tools necessary to craft a more personalized and improved learning experience. The platform is freely accessible to teachers and promotes the creation, personalization, and engagement of educational content and activities.
Khanmigo is an AI-powered tutor and teaching assistant developed by Khan Academy. It provides personalized, 24/7 tutoring using Khan Academy's extensive content library. Khanmigo is designed to help users learn more effectively and deeply by offering tailored learning paths based on their history and interests. This innovative tool is available for a subscription.
Copilot by Microsoft is a non-education specific generative AI tool. It can generate text as well as images based on text prompts. It's designed to enhance productivity and creativity by providing a straightforward way to create custom text and visuals from textual descriptions.
Additional Tools
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ChatGPT: The generative AI tool that was released in late 2022. It has a free and paid version.
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Google Gemini (formerly Bard): Google's generative AI tool.
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Anthropic's Claude: Generative AI tool with the goal of "making a helpful, harmless, and honest AI assistant.
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MagicSchoolAI: provides generative AI tools for teachers
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Eduaide.AI: provides generative AI tools for teachers
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Diffit: Teacher tool to create resources for an article, a YouTube video, longer text, or "literally anything."
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Adobe Firefly: Adobe's AI image generation tool
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Mizou: a tool that allows teachers to create AI spaces for students (similar to SchoolAI but limited for now)
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Pictory: an AI video creation tool that can be used for education
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Google's (Beta) AI Test Kitchen: with tools to generate text, music, and images
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Writable: AI writing tool for students
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Class Companion: another AI writing tool for students​
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Curipod: AI tool for creating slide presentations (similar to Nearpod with AI help)
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Parlay Genie: AI tool for generating higher-order discussion questions
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Twee: AI-powered tools for English teachers
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QuestionWell: input text and AI will create questions and answers
Resources
This section is a collection of tools, articles, tutorials, and other resources on generative AI. This page will be updated regularly. Please check back often.
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The U.S. Department of Ed as well as some states have begun creating guidelines for the use of AI in education:
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U.S. Department of Education: Artificial Intelligence and the Future of Teaching and Learning
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State Departments of Education:
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Oklahoma: Guidance and Considerations for Using Artificial Intelligence in Oklahoma K-12 Schools
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California​: Learning With AI, Learning About AI
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North Carolina: Generative AI Implementation Recommendations and Considerations for PK-13 Public Schools
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Ohio: AI Toolkit
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Oregon: Generative Artificial Intelligence (AI) in K-12 Classrooms
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Virginia: ​Guidelines for AI Integration Throughout Education
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Washington: Human-Centered Artificial Intelligence in Schools
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West Virginia: Guidance, Considerations, & Intentions for the Use of Artificial Intelligence in ... Schools
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Kentucky: Artificial Intelligence Guidance Brief
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Mississippi: Artificial Intelligence: Guidance for K-12 Classrooms
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Resources:​
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Common Sense Education: AI Literacy Lessons for Grades 6–12​
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News Literacy Project: 6 things to know about AI Infographic
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Sal Khan TED Talk: How AI Could Save (Not Destroy) Education
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Good demo of Khanmigo and thoughts about the future of AI in education
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ISTE: Free Practical Guides for Engaging Students in AI Creation
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AI Prompts for Transforming Student Learning - Ethan and Lilach Mollick
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TeachAI.org: AI Guidance for Schools Toolkit
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1EdTech: AI Preparedness Checklist
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Microsoft Resources:
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Articles:
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Getting Smart: Charles Fadel on Education and Competencies for the Age of AI
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TCEA: Five Ways to Make ChatGPT Your Time-Saving AI Assistant
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TCEA: AI-Powered Brain Breaks
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AI-created video, coming soon:
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OpenAI’s Sora Turns AI Prompts Into Photorealistic Videos (not yet available to the public)
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Google unveils phenomenal new Lumiere video creation AI (not yet available to the public)
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Microsoft: Unlocking productivity and personalizing learning with AI
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Trainings:
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Khan Academy: AI in Education Course - highly recommended!
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Code.org: AI 101 for Teachers (partners: ISTE, Khan Academy, ETS)
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Microsoft: AI for Educators
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Microsoft: Empower educators to explore the potential of artificial intelligence
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Microsoft: Enhance teaching and learning with Microsoft Copilot
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Microsoft: Skill up with the latest in AI, Microsoft 365, Windows, and security in education
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Other AI Resources: There are so many things coming out rapidly, it's almost too much. Here are some things that have not been reviewed thoroughly, but might be of use. Let us know what you think at techteam@opsrc.net.
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Most Likely Machine - a story about algorithms used in AI
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The AI Tools in Education Database: an alphabetical list of ALL of the AI tools currently available. Let us know which ones are worth highlighting on this page.
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Do you have a suggestion for an AI resource to add to this page or comments about any of the ones featured? Let us know!