AI Apps for Educators by Educators

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On this episode of School Reimagined, discover the incredible possibilities of educator-created AI apps. Join Pascal and Jérémie as they explore innovative tools designed to protect data privacy, assist curriculum mapping, analyze student learning, spark engagement, and more! Get ready to reimagine what schools can do and be with in-house R&D creating cheaper, safer, custom-made solutions for your needs and aspirations.

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Hello again! In this week’s episode, we are exploring a wide range of practical (and experimental!) applications designed by Jérémie to make AI safer, cheaper, and more useful for schools.

While we’re presenting them briefly, let us know which one you would want us to cover in more detail in the future - or if you have other use cases, needs and aspirations in mind! You can find them listed here.

Let’s be honest: the current AI landscape in education can feel overwhelming. There’s a constant influx of new tools and platforms, many of which promise to revolutionize teaching and learning. But how many of these tools truly address the day-to-day challenges faced by teachers and administrators? And how many are accessible and affordable for schools with limited budgets?

We believe the answer lies in empowering educators to become creators, not just consumers, of AI technology. In this episode, Jérémie showcases a series of innovative AI apps he has designed specifically for educators, demonstrating how we can leverage the power of AI to solve real-world problems in our schools.

Thinking Outside the Chatbot: Beyond Generic AI Tools

While tools like ChatGPT have grabbed headlines, they represent just a sliver of AI's potential. Jérémie’s apps delve into more nuanced and practical applications, including:

• Data Protection Team: This AI assistant addresses a critical need for schools: anonymizing sensitive student data. This notebook-based tool allows educators to share student information with language models while maintaining confidentiality and adhering to data privacy regulations.

• Report Llama: Generating insightful report card comments can be time-consuming. Report Llama simplifies this process by using a language model embedded within a Google Sheet. Teachers input key information about student performance, attendance, and behavior, and the AI generates personalized, well-crafted comments ready for review, saving valuable time and ensuring consistent quality across reports.

• Theseus: Mapping curriculum effectively can be a significant challenge for schools. Theseus helps educators create a visual knowledge graph of their curriculum, revealing connections between different subjects, grade levels, and learning standards. This AI-powered tool allows educators to identify gaps, overlaps, and potential areas for improvement in their curriculum design.

• BambooAI: BambooAI offers advanced data analysis capabilities for educators. By uploading a CSV file of anonymized student data, teachers can quickly gain insights into student performance, attendance, and teacher feedback trends. The tool generates visualizations such as histograms, scatter plots, and word clouds, providing valuable data-driven insights to inform instruction and improve student outcomes.

• BabelLlama: This voice-based tutor provides a unique and engaging way for students to practice their language skills in English, French, and Spanish. Students interact with the AI through spoken prompts, receiving personalized feedback and support. The tool's voice synthesis makes learning more immersive and encourages student participation.

• Malcolm X: This AI chatbot allows students to interact with a simulated Malcolm X (including a synthesized voice), creating a more dynamic and engaging way to explore historical figures and their perspectives. This app encourages critical thinking and helps students connect with history in a new way.

• Slidev: The use of this pyhton library enables educators to create slide presentations with their own template including summarizing long documents into key buller points.

• And more!

The Power of Customization: Owning Your AI Solutions

These applications offer a compelling argument for in-house AI development in education. By creating or adapting our own AI solutions, we gain greater control over functionality, data privacy, and cost. We can tailor these tools to fit the specific needs of our school communities, rather than relying on generic solutions that may not fully align with our educational philosophies and practices.

Furthermore, developing AI literacy amongst educators is a crucial component of this process. By understanding how these tools work and how to manipulate the technology, teachers become empowered to design learning experiences that truly leverage AI's transformative potential.

You can find on Jeremie website those apps discussed in today podcast.

Thank you for following us on this exciting journey as we navigate the ever-evolving frontier of AI in education!