AI Tools to Engage Students
Find AI tools designed to save you planning time and help students think, create, and engage at higher levels.
Instructional goals help teachers choose tools by what they want students to achieve.
Explore tools that boost engagement, save planning time, and elevate instruction in your classroom.
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Adobe Firefly
Creative AI tools for generating images and text effects
Subject: Art & Creativity
Grade Level: Secondary -
Animaker
Drag-and-drop animated video creator with AI assets
Subject: Art & Creativity
Grade Level: Secondary -
Animated Drawings
AI project by Meta that animates children’s drawings into moving characters​
Subject: Art & Creativity
Grade Level: Secondary -
Beautiful.ai
Presentation platform with AI-assisted slide design
Subject: Art & Creativity
Grade Level: Secondary -
Chalkie AI
AI-powered tutor providing real-time support to students.
Subject: All Subjects
Grade Level: 6–12, College, Graduate -
DALL-E
Image generation AI that creates visuals from text prompts
Subject: Art & Creativity
Grade Level: Secondary -
Duolingo
Language-learning app that uses AI for personalized practice and chat
Subject: World Languages
Grade Level: Secondary -
EdPuzzle
Interactive video platform that allows embedding quizzes into videos
Subject: All Subjects
Grade Level: All, Middle School (6-8) -
Guidde
AI-driven tool for quick video-based documentation.
Subject: All Subjects
Grade Level: All -
Kahoot!
Popular game-based quiz app (analytics augmented by AI)​
Subject: All Subjects
Grade Level: All, Elementary (PK-5) -
Kapwing
Online video editor with AI features (captioning, background removal)
Subject: Art & Creativity
Grade Level: Secondary -
Langua / Languatalk
Online language tutoring with native speakers and AI support
Subject: World Languages
Grade Level: Secondary -
Leonardo.ai
AI image generation tool used in games and education
Subject: Art & Creativity
Grade Level: Secondary -
Microsoft Speaker Coach
AI coach in PowerPoint/Teams that gives feedback on presentations​
Subject: Professional Development
Grade Level: Professional Development (PD) -
Midjourney
Text-to-image AI for artistic and creative content
Subject: Art & Creativity
Grade Level: Secondary
