Suggested Tools and Strategies for Student Use of AI
Suggested Tools and Strategies for Student Use of AI
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MagicStudent offers dozens of customizable tools that guide students through interactions with AI. Teachers can upload documents and track student use in realtime.
Canva’s AI tools include image generators, presentation theme builders, and writing assistants. Students can use them to create visual and written products aligned with classroom assignments.
Snorkl lets teachers design tasks where students write, draw, or speak, and then receive AI-generated feedback. It supports open-ended practice with real-time, responsive coaching.
Class Companion uses AI to give feedback on student writing. Teachers upload prompts and rubrics, and students receive actionable insights on drafts, helping them improve writing skills independently.
BriskBoost enables teachers to quickly create AI-powered activities based on websites, documents, or videos. These can be used for comprehension, reflection, or writing tasks.
SchoolAI provides an AI-powered chat assistant called "Student Sidekick" that helps students with brainstorming, writing support, revision, and independent learning within a safe, classroom-managed space.
Curipod turns slides into interactive learning experiences. It uses AI to generate questions, polls, and prompts that students can respond to during lessons.
Adobe Express includes AI features for graphic design, video production, and storytelling. Students can use it to create polished visual content with assistance from built-in templates and design suggestions.
Best Practices for Student Use of AI
Best Practices for Student Use of AI
Preparing Your Classroom for Student Use of AI
Preparing Your Classroom for Student Use of AI
Setting the AI Stage
Setting the AI Stage
Communicating expectations for the appropriate level of AI use before students begin working on an assignment ensures that there is no misunderstanding of what is acceptable when completing work.
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AI Proof Your Assignments
AI Proof Your Assignments
Implementing strategies such as in-class writing, conferencing, embedding independent activities, reinforcing the value of writing, modeling AI use, and clear communication helps students develop writing skills without over relying on AI tools.
Sample Student Agreement for AI Use
Sample Student Agreement for AI Use
Sample Student Agreement to use for discussion when reviewing AI use when completing assignments or tasks. Be sure to discuss with students the appropriate citation of AI when it is used for the completion of assignments.
Academic Integrity and Artificial Intelligence
Academic Integrity and Artificial Intelligence
A mini-lesson for secondary students on appropriate use of AI.
Additional Articles and Resources
Additional Articles and Resources
Eric Curts, Instructional Technology Specialist and author of the ControlAltAchieve.com blog, demonstrates AI's ability to encourage critical thinking is the "Debate an AI" activity. Learn how to create the prompt and directions for this activity.
Let Eric Curts, Instructional Technology Specialist and author of the ControlAltAchieve.com blog, walk us through the topics above. He gives us practical ideas that you can use immediately! Link to the Google Slides Presentation, Link to the Agenda Document, Webinar Video Link
AI guide to help students use AI appropriately and ethically with explanations and prompting strategies for tutoring assistance, structuring their writing, revision help, and more.
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