
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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Beautiful.aiPresentation platform with AI-assisted slide design 
 Subject: Art & Creativity
 Grade Level: Secondary
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Edthena AI CoachVideo coaching platform with AI feedback on teaching practices 
 Subject: Professional Development
 Grade Level: Professional Development (PD)
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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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MendeleyReference management tool for organizing academic research 
 Subject: Research Skills
 Grade Level: College, Graduate
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Microsoft Speaker CoachAI coach in PowerPoint/Teams that gives feedback on presentations 
 Subject: Professional Development
 Grade Level: Professional Development (PD)
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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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TeacherServerWeb platform with 100+ AI tools coded for teacher tasks 
 Subject: Professional Development
 Grade Level: Professional Development (PD)
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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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