
AI Tools to 
Plan & Save Time
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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Chalkie AIAI-powered tutor providing real-time support to students. 
 Subject: All Subjects
 Grade Level: 6–12, College, Graduate
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ExplainpaperTool that simplifies academic papers by allowing users to highlight and ask questions 
 Subject: Research Skills
 Grade Level: Secondary
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MagicSchool AIAll-in-one AI suite for teachers with 110+ tools for planning and more 
 Subject: All Subjects
 Grade Level: Secondary
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MendeleyReference management tool for organizing academic research 
 Subject: Research Skills
 Grade Level: College, Graduate
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NotebookLMOrganize notes and research with AI-powered insights 
 Subject: Research Skills
 Grade Level: College, High School (9-12)
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PaperpalAcademic writing assistant tailored for research papers 
 Subject: ELA
 Grade Level: Secondary
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QuizletStudy 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)
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Research RabbitResearch discovery platform that helps visualize connections between papers 
 Subject: Research Skills
 Grade Level: College, High School (9-12)
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ScholarcySummarizes academic papers and highlights key points 
 Subject: Research Skills
 Grade Level: College, High School (9-12)
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Scite.aiSmart citation index showing how articles are cited and in what context 
 Subject: Science, Research Skills
 Grade Level: College, Graduate, High School (9-12)
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Semantic ScholarAcademic search engine with AI-powered research filters 
 Subject: Science, Research Skills
 Grade Level: Secondary
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SlidesAIAI add-on that creates slide content from any text 
 Subject: All Subjects
 Grade Level: Secondary
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WritefullAI writing assistant for academic writing 
 Subject: ELA
 Grade Level: Secondary
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ZoteroReference manager for organizing and citing research sources 
 Subject: Research Skills
 Grade Level: College, Graduate, High School (9-12)
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