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Inspiring Innovation Through Educational Technology
In today’s rapidly evolving educational landscape, technology empowers teachers to transform their classrooms into dynamic hubs of engagement and creativity. By integrating cutting-edge instructional tools and AI-driven resources, educators can enhance learning experiences, streamline processes, and prepare students for a tech-driven future. Embracing these tools not only supports differentiated instruction but also fosters collaboration, critical thinking, and innovation among students.
Note: Any use of instructional technology tools or AI must align with your district and school policies. Additionally, all AI-generated content should be thoroughly vetted for accuracy and appropriateness before implementation in the classroom.
Visit the LPS Google Classroom for curated documents and resources to help integrate these tools into your teaching. Contact Erica Settelen at erica.settelen@education.ky.gov for access.
Note: Any use of instructional technology tools or AI must align with your district and school policies. Additionally, all AI-generated content should be thoroughly vetted for accuracy and appropriateness before implementation in the classroom.
MagicSchool AI
Designed to help teachers generate lesson plans and assessments.
Notebook LM (by Google)
AI-assisted research and note organization to support lesson planning and instructional insights.
ChatGPT (OpenAI)
Use AI for content creation, brainstorming, and differentiated instruction.
Curipod
Create interactive AI-driven lessons and activities.
Diffit
Generate leveled resources based on student needs.
StudyFetch
Create flashcards and study guides.
Brisk Teaching
Grade and provide feedback using AI in Google Docs.
SchoolAI
Build personalized lessons and assessments.
YouLearn AI
AI-driven tools for creating lessons and evaluations.
Gamma AI
Quickly generate presentations and documents.
Perplexity AI
Research tool for streamlined question answering.
QuillBot
AI tool for grammar, clarity, and rephrasing.
PopAI
Create classroom resources with AI assistance.
MasteryMate
AI for Project-Based Learning (PBL)
Suno Ai
AI-powered music and audio generation for creative projects.
Note: For applications where specific walkthroughs are not available, consider exploring their official websites or YouTube channels for introductory videos and tutorials.
AI for Kentucky Educators is a community leveraging AI, tech tools, and evidence-based practices to enhance education and other fields by connecting individuals who empower each other to use technology. Through a variety of activities, we facilitate sharing, learning, and collaboration. Join us to discover innovative ways to meet student and staff needs, save time, and simplify your workload to make teaching easier and more effective.
The main website linked in the title of this section will direct you to the main website landing page with resources, training dates, etc.
Statewide Ai Platform (via Fleming Co. Public Schools) MosAic
Kentucky Department of Education Digital Resource Innovation Guide
Note: Any use of instructional technology tools or AI must align with your district and school policies. Additionally, all AI-generated content should be thoroughly vetted for accuracy and appropriateness before implementation in the classroom.
Dr. Sun and Dr. Pratt from the University of Louisville have been hosting AI workshops for CTE instructors throughout the 2024-25 school year. These sessions have explored a variety of AI platforms, providing insights into their features, benefits, and potential drawbacks. For those starting their journey into AI, a Google Drive folder containing beginner-friendly documents and resources is available through the linked title bar.
Note: Any use of instructional technology tools or AI must align with your district and school policies. Additionally, all AI-generated content should be thoroughly vetted for accuracy and appropriateness before implementation in the classroom.
Kahoot! Kahoot! is an interactive platform that allows educators to create fun quizzes and games to engage students in learning.
Mentimeter Mentimeter enables teachers to create interactive presentations with real-time polling, quizzes, and word clouds to enhance student participation.
Nearpod Nearpod offers interactive lessons with built-in assessments, allowing for real-time feedback and engagement during instruction.
Pear Deck Pear Deck integrates with slide presentations to provide real-time interactive questions, fostering student engagement and understanding.
Padlet Padlet is a digital bulletin board that facilitates collaboration, allowing students and teachers to share ideas, images, and documents in a shared space.
Quizizz Quizizz provides gamified quizzes and lessons, enabling students to learn and review content in an engaging, competitive format.
Edpuzzle Edpuzzle allows educators to add questions and notes to videos, transforming them into interactive lessons that assess student understanding.
Flip Flip (formerly Flipgrid) is a platform for video-based discussions, enabling students to share their thoughts and reflections through short videos.
Screencastify Screencastify is a simple tool for recording your screen, allowing teachers to create tutorials and instructional videos with ease.
Blooket Blooket offers game-based review sessions, combining quiz-style questions with interactive games to reinforce learning in an enjoyable way.
Shuffle Buddy Thoughtful results every shuffle. Never worry about seating charts again. Foster a strong classroom community by frequently shuffling your seating charts—while respecting your students’ individual needs.
Note: Any use of instructional technology tools or AI must align with your district and school policies. Additionally, all AI-generated content should be thoroughly vetted for accuracy and appropriateness before implementation in the classroom.
Suggestions or additions for this page? Please email Erica Settelen, Erica.Settelen@education.ky.gov