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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Canva Magic Studio
Design platform with AI tools for images and layouts​
Subject: Career Tech
Grade Level: Secondary -
Chalkie AI
AI-powered tutor providing real-time support to students.
Subject: All Subjects
Grade Level: 6–12, College, Graduate -
Code.org
Free coding lessons for students of all ages
Subject: STEM
Grade Level: Secondary -
Descript
AI-powered audio/video editor that edits by text and removes filler words
Subject: Career Tech
Grade Level: High School (9-12) -
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) -
Lumen5
Video creation tool that converts blog posts into shareable videos
Subject: Career Tech
Grade Level: Secondary -
Microsoft Speaker Coach
AI coach in PowerPoint/Teams that gives feedback on presentations​
Subject: Professional Development
Grade Level: Professional Development (PD) -
Nearpod
Platform for interactive lessons with formative assessment (AI analytics)​
Subject: All Subjects
Grade Level: All, Elementary (PK-5), Middle School (6-8) -
Pear Deck
Interactive presentation add-on with real-time formative insights​
Subject: All Subjects
Grade Level: All, Elementary (PK-5) -
Quizizz
Gamified quiz platform with new AI-driven personalization​
Subject: All Subjects
Grade Level: All, Elementary (PK-5), Middle School (6-8) -
Quizlet
Study tool for flashcards and practice with AI adaptive mode
Subject: All Subjects
Grade Level: All, Elementary (PK-5), High School (9-12), Middle School (6-8) -
SlidesAI
AI add-on that creates slide content from any text
Subject: All Subjects
Grade Level: Secondary -
Synthesia
AI video generator that creates videos with talking avatar presenters
Subject: Career Tech
Grade Level: Secondary
