The potential of artificial intelligence tools in education is attracting education professionals to explore future possibilities. AI educational tools have the ability to transform learning methods and create new opportunities for students and educators.
International financial media Insider Monkey has summarized the 15 most suitable AI tools for education in 2023 based on key criteria such as user-friendliness, functionality, adaptability, integration capabilities, data privacy and security, cost, technical support, and user feedback.
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Perplexity
Perplexity is a search engine that provides suggestions and related resources based on user queries. With its real-time web search capabilities, Perplexity offers the latest information on a wide range of topics. The GPT-4 powered Copilot feature enhances the search experience by providing personalized responses through interactive user input.
02
Otter.ai
Otter.ai alleviates the pressure on students to take notes during class, allowing them to record and transcribe lectures in real-time, enabling complete focus on reading and learning. The tool captures speech at a rate of 160 words per minute and converts it into text, ensuring transcription accuracy. Notably, it integrates seamlessly with applications like Teams, Zoom, and Google Meet, ensuring compatibility and ease of use.
03
Consensus
Consensus mitigates the potential risks of AI providing incorrect information by providing evidence-based answers to research questions. It can provide users with excerpts from academic journals during interactions, allowing users to easily share these answers through text, links, or Twitter, and even copy citations in various formats. Additionally, Consensus guides users to find information sources, enhancing the credibility and reliability of the information provided, helping users access full journal articles.
04
ChatGPT
ChatGPT is a widely used general AI tool that is no exception in the field of education. Its learning capabilities and natural language processing technology allow it to effortlessly generate high-quality study notes. Additionally, ChatGPT enhances student learning by interacting with students and providing accurate or relevant answers. It is a valuable resource for educators, effectively supporting their teaching efforts and promoting student engagement in learning.
05
Google Bard
Thanks to Google’s vast database, Google Bard transforms the search experience by providing precise and comprehensive answers to any user query. Users simply input text to receive optimal results along with detailed summaries.
06
Knewton’s Alta
Knewton’s Alta is a fully integrated AI educational tool that leverages data analysis to gain insights into each student’s knowledge and learning gaps, enabling a tailored learning experience. This adaptive learning technology provides personalized feedback and assistance, continuously monitors student progress, and optimizes learning outcomes in real-time. Alta covers multiple subjects including mathematics, statistics, economics, and chemistry, and can promptly identify students’ knowledge gaps and provide the essential skills needed to master current learning objectives.
07
CheggMate
Chegg recently launched CheggMate, an AI-enhanced learning service developed in collaboration with OpenAI’s state-of-the-art model GPT-4. Combining Chegg’s personalized learning platform, proprietary datasets, and GPT-4’s problem-solving capabilities, CheggMate creates an AI-driven conversational learning companion. Through CheggMate, students can ask questions and receive explanations in various forms, break down complex steps, and delve deeper into challenging concepts for a more comprehensive and interactive learning experience.
08
Socratic
Socratic is a mobile application developed by Google that provides homework assistance for students. This AI tool covers subjects like science, history, and mathematics, notably encompassing knowledge from basic arithmetic to advanced calculus. Students can take pictures of their homework questions and utilize Socratic’s AI technology for analysis and comprehensive explanations. The app also includes videos, definitions, and external links to support students in gaining a deeper understanding and solving problems, providing a comprehensive platform for tackling challenges across subjects.
09
Duolingo
Duolingo is a language learning program that offers support for over 40 languages. The platform utilizes AI technology to create personalized learning plans based on students’ proficiency levels, providing short courses that can be completed in just 5 to 10 minutes. Duolingo gamifies learning, making it engaging and effective through interactive activities, fill-in-the-blank tasks, and speaking exercises, among others.
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Elicit
Elicit is similar to Consensus (mentioned above) and is also a search engine capable of providing sources for users’ research queries. It can be used as a desktop application or accessed directly from a browser. Although Elicit’s interface may seem slightly more complex than Consensus, each part of Elicit is designed to effectively support research answers. Elicit provides users with relevant paper abstracts, enabling quick reference to related articles or books for research purposes.
11
Querium
Querium is an AI tool for education that enables students to master key STEM skills, preparing them for success in college and future careers. The platform enhances learning speed and quality through personalized courses and step-by-step tutoring, improving learning outcomes. Querium also provides recommendations for learning habits and areas for improvement based on the analysis of student responses and the duration of tutoring sessions, for teachers’ reference. By promoting student engagement, Querium ensures an effective and dynamic learning experience.
12
Plaito
Plaito is an innovative AI educational tool. On this platform, AI acts as a coach, providing prompts and suggestions as students engage in writing, debating, and collaborative activities. By leveraging AI technology, Plaito offers one-on-one tutoring for all students. The platform features a range of functionalities, including the ability to upload assignment images or screenshots, tailoring personalized courses to individual learning needs.
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Knowji
Knowji is a research-based audiovisual vocabulary application for language learners. It combines scientifically proven methods with engaging concepts to help learners learn faster. It also tracks learners’ progress with each word, using a spaced repetition algorithm to predict when users might forget a word. This helps learners retain vocabulary in the long term.
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Cognii Virtual TA
Cognii Virtual TA is an advanced educational tool that helps students improve critical thinking skills through conversational technology. This virtual assistant goes beyond traditional tutoring by providing personalized one-on-one lessons and real-time feedback tailored to each student’s needs. With its adaptive personalization, Cognii Virtual TA can adjust tutoring methods to match each student’s unique learning style and situation.
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Carnegie Learning
