
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 AI
AI-powered tutor providing real-time support to students.
Subject: All Subjects
Grade Level: 6–12, College, Graduate -
DeepL
Advanced AI translation tool known for natural phrasing
Subject: World Languages
Grade Level: Secondary -
Duolingo Max
Premium version of Duolingo with AI tutor and grammar explanations
Subject: World Languages
Grade Level: Secondary -
Explainpaper
Tool that simplifies academic papers by allowing users to highlight and ask questions
Subject: Research Skills
Grade Level: Secondary -
Formative
Real-time formative assessment platform Build interactive assignments with AI analytics
Subject: All Subjects
Grade Level: All -
Guidde
AI-driven tool for quick video-based documentation.
Subject: All Subjects
Grade Level: All -
MagicSchool AI
All-in-one AI suite for teachers with 110+ tools for planning and more
Subject: All Subjects
Grade Level: Secondary -
Mendeley
Reference management tool for organizing academic research
Subject: Research Skills
Grade Level: College, Graduate -
Newsela
Library of news and nonfiction texts offered at 5 reading levels
Subject: Social Studies
Grade Level: Elementary (PK-5), High School (9-12), Middle School (6-8) -
Nolej AI
Turn documents into interactive microlearning instantly.
Subject: All Subjects
Grade Level: 3–12, Higher Ed -
NotebookLM
Organize notes and research with AI-powered insights
Subject: Research Skills
Grade Level: College, High School (9-12) -
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) -
Research Rabbit
Research discovery platform that helps visualize connections between papers
Subject: Research Skills
Grade Level: College, High School (9-12) -
Scholarcy
Summarizes academic papers and highlights key points
Subject: Research Skills
Grade Level: College, High School (9-12) -
Scite.ai
Smart 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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