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Programming and Machine Learning
This free tool introduces machine learning by providing hands-on experiences for training machine learning systems and building things with them. It provides an easy-to-use guided environment for training machine learning models to recognise text, numbers, images, or sounds.
This builds on existing efforts to introduce and teach coding to children, by adding these models to educational coding platforms Scratch and App Inventor, and helping children create projects and build games with the machine learning models they train.
The tool was first made available in 2017, and is now being used by thousands of schools, code clubs, and families around the world.
Subjects covered: All school subjects
Link: https://machinelearningforkids.co.uk/
Learning Machine Learning
Brief description: Machine Learning, is a set of algorithms and techniques which allow to build prediction and classification models from known data sets. Although there are many types of Machine Learning algorithms, all share a similar operating structure: a set of data whose classification is known in advance are presented as algorithm entries. With these example data the algorithm adjusts a number of parameters in a model so that, in addition to classifying the input data, it is able to classify new data whose classification is not known in advance.
Machine Learning is one of the most successful fields of Artificial Intelligence. Despite the fact that many of its techniques and algorithms have been known for a very long time, it has been in recent times that a true revolution in Machine Learning has taken place. This is due to the computing power of today’s computers combined with the large amount of data on any subject that exists today. So much so that when we talk about Artificial Intelligence in the media, most of the time they really refer to Machine Learning.
Subjects covered: All school subjects
Link: https://web.learningml.org/en/home-spanish-en-translation/
Teachable Machine
Brief description: A quick and easy way to create machine learning models for your sites, apps, and more, with no programming experience or knowledge needed.
Teachable Machine is a web-based tool that makes building machine learning models fast, simple, and accessible.
Subjects covered: All school subjects
Link: https://teachablemachine.withgoogle.com
Teachable Machine + Dancing with AI
Brief description: Physical movement is one of the most engaging ways to interact with AI systems, but it’s rare today to see motion integrated with K-12 AI curricula. Beyond that, many middle schoolers have passionate interests in dance, art, physical movement in sports, and video games that involve physical motion (Beat Saber, Just Dance) which aren’t easy to build on in the typical creative learning environments found in classrooms. Dancing with AI is a week-long workshop curriculum in which students conceptualise, design, build, and reflect on interactive physical-movement-based multimedia experiences.
Students will learn to build interactive AI projects using two new Scratch Extension tools developed for this curriculum:
(1) hand/body/face position-tracking and expression-detecting blocks based on the machine learning models PoseNet & MediaPipe from Google and Affectiva’s face model, and
(2) Teachable Machine blocks that allow students to train their own image- and pose-recognition models on Google’s Teachable Machine and use them as part of their projects.
Subjects covered: All school subjects
Link: https://dancingwithai.media.mit.edu/
Chatbots
Brief description: ChatGPT is a free-to-use AI system. Use it for engaging conversations, gain insights, automate tasks, and witness the future of AI, all in one place.
ChatGPT can assist teachers in teaching grammar, punctuation, and writing techniques. It can also be used to check and correct students’ written assignments, providing instant feedback on grammar, spelling, and coherence.ChatGPT can help foster critical thinking skills in students. Teachers can engage students in discussions and debates with ChatGPT on various topics.
You can give it unlimited queries with the free version.
Subjects covered: All school subjects
Link: https://chat.openai.com/auth/login
https://openai.com/blog/teaching-with-ai (A guide for teachers using ChatGPT in their classroom).
https://www.moreusefulthings.com/prompts (Prompt Library)
Brief description: Bing Chat is a ChatGPT-4 powered chatbot that can help you browse the web, answer questions, and much more. It can be accessed through the Bing website or Microsoft Edge browser, and can be used to ask both simple and complex questions, request summaries of articles, books, events, news, sports results, and more. Bing Chat can also be used as a creative tool, helping you write poems, stories, or even share ideas for a project
Subjects covered: All school subjects
Link: https://bing.com/
https://www.moreusefulthings.com/prompts (Prompt Library)
Brief description: Microsoft Copilot is a chatbot developed by Microsoft. Based on the Microsoft Prometheus model built upon OpenAI's GPT-4 LLM.
Copilot is able to cite sources, create poems, and write both lyrics and music for songs generated by its Suno AI plugin.
It can use its Image Creator to generate images based on text prompts. It is able to understand and communicate in numerous languages and dialects.
Subjects covered: All school subjects
Link: https://www.microsoft.com/it-it/microsoft-copilot
https://educationcopilot.com/ (Generate Lesson Plans & Other Educational Materials)
Brief description: Google Gemini is an AI tool developed by Google, drawing upon cutting-edge technology to revolutionise various aspects of content creation and generation. Built upon advanced machine learning algorithms, Google Gemini excels in diverse tasks, including sourcing citations, crafting poetry, and composing music and lyrics using its integrated AI capabilities.
Moreover, it features an Image Generation function, enabling users to produce visual content based on textual prompts.
Subjects covered: All school subjects
Link: https://gemini.google.com/
https://www.moreusefulthings.com/prompts (Prompt Library)
AI image generation by Canva
Brief description: With Canva you can create images starting from few keywords
Subjects covered: Arts, Storytelling
Link: https://www.canva.com/ai-image-generator/
Brief description: Firefly creates beautiful images, text effects, original colour palettes and other high-quality content with simple text prompts. It creates original content from reference images and explores other possibilities, in a short time.
Adobe's Firefly generative AI feature is available for everyone. The Firefly web app is free but with limited functionality and selection of text prompts and output formats.
Subjects covered: Design, Arts
Link: https://www.adobe.com/it/products/firefly.html
Pika 1.0
Brief description: Accessible via the web, Pika 1.0 allows users to generate and edit videos in diverse styles such as 3D animation, anime or cinematic – from simple text prompts.
It comes with an easy-to-use conversational interface (similar to ChatGPT), where a user enters the idea of the video they envision. Once the prompt is entered, the underlying model will produce the results.
Subjects covered: All school subjects
Link: https://pika.art/login
Brief description: Wondershare Virbo is an AI-powered tool that helps to transform textual content into audio form with different AI algorithms.
Virbo also offers a cloud storage feature to securely save all the projects and make them accessible on all devices. In addition, it supports around 120+ voices and languages to help its users increase their content reach to new audiences globally. It also has an AI script generator function that can be used to write a script for a unique idea, which you can then transform into a compelling video.
Subjects covered: All school subjects
Link: https://virbo.wondershare.com/app/
Brief description: TuneFlow is an intelligent music making platform powered by AI. It is designed to simplify and enhance music creation, regardless of the user's level of expertise.
With TuneFlow, users have access to a range of powerful AI features that cover various aspects of music production. These features include Voice Clone, which allows users to select and clone voices or generate their own; ChatGPT Lyrics, a powerful tool for generating lyrics on any topic; Smart Composer, which helps users kickstart their music ideas with pre-designed melodies and accompaniment tracks; Smart Drummer, an AI-powered tool that automatically fills drum clips with preferred beat styles; and Ultra-Clean Source Separator, which separates mixed audio tracks into individual vocal, drum, bass, and other stems.
Subjects covered: Music
Link: https://tuneflow.com/?ref=taaft&utm_source=taaft&utm_medium=referral
Collaboration & Communication Tools
Brief description: Seesaw is a digital platform designed for primary school educators to facilitate communication, collaboration, and portfolio management within the classroom. It allows teachers to create assignments, share resources, and provide feedback to students in a digital format. Students can then complete tasks, upload their work, and engage with their peers' submissions.
Subjects covered: Arts, Math, Geometry, Science and social studies
Link: https://seesaw.com/
Lesson Design & Content Creation Tools
Brief description: MagicSchool.ai is an AI-powered educational platform designed to help teachers save time by automating tasks such as lesson planning, grading, and generating educational content. It offers over 40 AI tools that are searchable by keyword and categorised for planning, student support, community, productivity, and community tools.
Subjects covered: All school subject
Link: https://app.magicschool.ai/
Brief description:
Socratic is an educational application designed to help students find answers and solutions to questions and problems across various school subjects. Using artificial intelligence technology, Socratic analyses students' questions and provides detailed explanations, educational resources, and helpful tips to tackle the topic at hand.
With an intuitive and user-friendly interface, Socratic is a valuable resource for elementary school students and teachers to explore educational concepts in an interactive and engaging manner.
This learning app is powered by Google AI.
Subjects covered: All school subjects
Link: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.google.socratic&hl=it&gl=US&pli=1
Brief description: Magic Studio brings together the best AI-powered tools right inside canva.
It allows you to edit your own images with the powers of generative AI. As always, it's important that you have the rights to use and edit any images you upload into Canva. You can also use images from the Canva library, and yes, even make edits to AI-created images!
You can try out Magic Studio for free. Its AI image generator and art generator let you generate up to 20 images for free.
Subjects covered: Arts, Storytelling, Graphic projects
Link: https://www.canva.com/magic-home
Brief description: Writefull is automated writing and proofreading for academics, using the most advanced AI to date.
It gives language feedback on the text you write in your Word document, checking for correctness of grammar, word use, style, and more. It also offers a database with authentic language of scientific texts, which you can browse and incorporate to your own text.
Subjects covered: All school subjects
Link: https://x.writefull.com/
Brief description: Duolingo is an educational application used for learning foreign languages. It is designed to be intuitive and fun, employing a variety of interactive exercises, games, and quizzes to help students learn vocabulary, grammar, and language skills. It can be used as a supplementary tool to enrich language teaching in the classroom. Additionally, teachers can monitor students' progress through the app's built-in tracking system and use the data to tailor teaching to individual student needs.
Subjects covered: Foreign language subjects
Link: https://www.duolingo.com/
Brief description: Read&Write is a literacy support tool designed to assist students with reading, writing, and comprehension. It offers features such as text-to-speech, word prediction, dictionary support, and highlighting tools.
This software aims to improve accessibility and inclusivity in the classroom by providing support for students with diverse learning needs, including those with dyslexia, ADHD, and other learning disabilities.
Teachers can use Read&Write to create accessible learning materials and provide additional support to students during reading and writing activities.
Subjects covered: Native language, reading, writing, maths, and science
Link: https://www.texthelp.com/products/read-and-write-education/
Brief description: ABCmouse is an online educational platform designed for early learners in primary schools. It provides a wide range of interactive activities, games, and lessons covering various subjects such as maths, reading, science, and art. The platform offers a structured curriculum aligned with educational standards, making it easy for teachers to integrate into their lesson plans.
With engaging animations, songs, and activities, ABCmouse helps students develop essential skills while keeping them entertained and motivated to learn. Teachers can easily track students' progress and customise learning paths to meet individual needs.
Subjects covered: All school subjects
Link: https://www.abcmouse.com/teachers
Brief description: Khan Academy Kids is an educational platform designed for young children, typically in the early primary school grades.
It offers a wide range of interactive lessons, activities, and games covering subjects like maths, reading, and social-emotional development.
The platform is tailored to the needs and interests of young learners, providing engaging content presented in a child-friendly manner. Through Khan Academy Kids, students can explore various topics at their own pace, reinforcing key concepts and skills while having fun.
Subjects covered: Maths, reading, social studies, and science
Link: https://learn.khanacademy.org/khan-academy-kids/
Brief description: GeoGebra is a free online maths platform that makes learning and teaching maths more engaging and effective. With its interactive tools and features, students can explore and visualise maths concepts in new and exciting ways.
GeoGebra is also a great tool for collaborative learning, allowing students to work together on projects and assignments.
Subjects covered: Maths, Geometry, Science
Link: https://www.geogebra.org/
Brief description: Rewordify is a web-based tool designed to simplify and clarify text. It works by analysing written passages and replacing complex words or phrases with simpler alternatives, making the text more accessible and easier to understand.
This tool can be particularly useful for primary school teachers in various subjects, as it helps to break down complex language barriers and make content more comprehensible for young learners.
Teachers can input any text into the platform, such as reading passages, instructions, or educational materials, and then use the simplified version to support their teaching objectives. With Rewordify, educators can effectively cater to diverse learning needs and ensure that all students can access and comprehend the content presented to them.
Subjects covered: Native language, Foreign language, History, Geography, Science
Link: https://rewordify.com/
Quiz/Assessment Generators
Brief description: QuestionWell generates an endless supply of questions so teachers can focus on what matters. Just input some reading, and the AI will write essential questions, learning objectives, and aligned multiple choice questions.
Subjects covered: All school subjects
Link: http://questionwell.org/
Brief description: Conker lets you create multiple-choice, read-and-respond, and fill-in-the-blank quizzes for students at a variety of levels on specific topics. It will also let you copy/paste reading material to generate quizzes.
Subjects covered: All school subjects
Link: http://conker.ai/
Brief description: Quizlet is an online learning platform that allows educators to create customizable study sets consisting of digital flashcards, quizzes, and games. It is user-friendly and intuitive, making it accessible for primary school teachers to use in their classrooms.
Teachers can easily create study materials tailored to their students' needs, covering a wide range of subjects such as vocabulary, maths facts, science concepts, and more. Additionally, Quizlet offers various engaging learning activities and games that make studying fun and interactive for students. With its simple interface and diverse features, Quizlet is an effective tool for reinforcing learning and promoting active engagement in primary classrooms.
Subjects covered: All school subjects
Link: https://quizlet.com/
Brief description: Prodigy Game is an educational platform designed to help primary school students improve their maths skills through engaging and interactive games.
It offers a variety of maths questions and challenges that are aligned with curriculum standards. Teachers can use Prodigy Game in their classrooms to supplement traditional maths instruction, reinforce key concepts, and provide personalised learning experiences for students. The platform tracks students' progress and provides real-time feedback, allowing teachers to identify areas of strength and weakness and tailor instruction accordingly.
Subjects covered: Maths
Link: https://www.prodigygame.com/main-en/teachers/
Brief description: Edulastic is an online platform designed to create and administer quizzes and assessments for students. It offers a user-friendly interface for teachers to create customised quizzes tailored to the needs of their primary school students. Teachers can easily create various types of questions, including multiple-choice, open-ended, and interactive questions, to assess students' understanding and knowledge across different subjects.
Teachers can access pre-made assessments aligned with common core standards or create their assessments from scratch.
Edulastic also offers features for real-time monitoring and assessment, allowing teachers to track student progress, identify areas for improvement, and provide targeted support. Additionally, it provides detailed analytics and reports to help teachers analyse student performance and make data-driven instructional decisions.
Subjects covered: All school subjects
Link: https://app.edulastic.com/login