AI: ABCDF

 With so many AI tools out there, how can you tell which ones are best for you to use? Or when it comes time to try these out with your students, how can you figure out which tools are safest and easiest for them to use? Well, there are a few things you'll probably have to do.

One is to do your research. Read about tools, go to professional development sessions about them, ask other teachers what they're using. Doing these things will give you some ideas of which tools are even worth looking at.

Next, give yourself some play time. I know teachers don't have tons of extra time available, but with AI tools in particular, you're going to have to give them a little workout to see if they're the right tools for you or your students. 

Finally, once you've found one you think looks promising, give it an assessment. Ah, here's where it gets tricky! How do you know what to look for when evaluating an AI tool? Never fear! Lots of smart people have already done some legwork for you! Check out this recent blog post from TCEA! In it, you'll find both a rubric and a checklist you can use to help you evaluate any AI tool you find. They will help you think about RELEVANCY, DATA PRIVACY, EASE OF USE, and SUPPORT -- capitalized because these are the biggies to consider! Check out the blog post, download the rubric and checklist, and start using them to review those AI tools!

Let me know in the comments: how helpful will it be to have this rubric or checklist? What else should be included that may not be on those documents? I love hearing what you have to share!

Cool Tool Alert: Eduaide.ai

 There are so many AI tools available for teachers, it's hard to know which one to use! No worries! I am trying to test drive as many as I can for you and then share some info about them.

This week, I tried out eduaide.ai, and I liked it! Heads up, this is a "freemium" resource, so some features are free but others are paid. I appreciate that the paid price is $49.99 a year, which is reasonable. But honestly, I don't see a need for the paid version when there are so many tools available, you can literally bounce between all the resources out there, using only the free features and never have to pay a dime!

Eduaide gives you the opportunity to create nearly any resource you want. They have categories, and then specific types of resources under each category. Choose the category and object, then type in a topic, let it generate the full idea, then generate your resource!

Here's a video overview I created for you so you can see Eduaide in action. Give it a try, and share your thoughts in the comments! Don't forget: when you use a Cool Tool you get a sticker, so be sure to let me know how you use Eduaide!