OpenAI ChatGPT

Popular AI chatbot that assists in brainstorming and content creation

OpenAI’s ChatGPT is a conversational AI model capable of answering questions, drafting text, brainstorming ideas, and supporting tutoring across a wide range of subjects. Teachers can use ChatGPT for lesson planning, idea generation, and differentiated instruction support. Students can use it as a brainstorming partner, study aid, or writing helper (with appropriate academic integrity guidelines). Parents can use ChatGPT to support homework, exploration, and enrichment activities. Appropriate for middle school and older, with strong guidance on ethical, critical use.

Key Features: Generates text (explanations, examples, plans); answers questions; later models offer greater accuracy​.

Pricing: Free, Premium

Best For: Teachers

Limitations (If Any): Can produce incorrect or biased info if not fact-checked​.

Accessibility: Can be paired with text-to-speech or translation tools for accessibility.

★★★★★ (80% teachers’ top pick​)