My Job Title: Regional Educational Technology Coordinator
This list is based on tools that address the ISTE Standard for Educators 2.3.d:
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#1 MagicSchool
Pre-K - Adult
All Subjects
Assessment, Teacher Tool
Some Training Required
How I Might Use It
MagicSchool empowers educators to responsibly integrate AI, aligning with ISTE Educator Standard 2.3.d (Manage, Protect Data) by prioritizing student privacy. Unlike general-purpose large language models, MagicSchool is designed for education, incorporating built-in safeguards. It boasts a 93% privacy rating from Common Sense Media and adheres to FERPA, COPPA, and GDPR. The platform discourages inputting personally identifiable information (PII), and any PII submitted is promptly deleted. MagicSchool doesn't sell personal data. Its user interface includes safeguards against bias and emphasizes factual accuracy, directly supporting ISTE Educator Standard 2.3.d.
MagicSchool for Students supports ISTE Student Standard 1.1c (Feedback to Improve Practice). The Writing Feedback Tool demonstrates how AI feedback can be integrated into the learning process, helping students refine their writing and cultivate critical thinking. This aligns with the standard's focus on leveraging technology for feedback and demonstrating learning. MagicSchool fosters AI literacy and promotes the ethical application of these tools. Designed specifically for education, MagicSchool offers a safer environment for student data than general-purpose AI tools, ensuring responsible AI integration in the classroom.
Connected to Transformational Learning Principles: Nurture (Connect Learning to the Learner), Guide (Elevate Reflection), and Empower (Ignite Agency)
Demonstrates Evidence of EdTech Index Quality Indicators:
Safe
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#2 Brisk Teaching
Pre-K - Adult
All Subjects
Teacher Tool, Differentiation
Some Training Required
How I Might Use It
Brisk Teaching empowers educators to create inclusive learning environments while aligning with ISTE Educator Standard 2.3.d by prioritizing student data privacy. Brisk adheres to stringent standards, ensuring student information is protected. This builds trust and allows teachers to confidently utilize its features. Brisk simplifies differentiation, directly addressing diverse learner needs. Imagine a university-level text like George Washington's Farewell Address. With Brisk, a teacher can instantly adjust the reading level, making complex concepts accessible to third-grade comprehension. This "click" functionality simplifies adapting materials, from adjusting reading levels and translating materials to designing UDL lesson plans. This streamlined approach simplifies lesson planning, allowing teachers to focus on instruction.
Brisk Boost further enhances personalized learning, offering students a unique opportunity to customize their learning environment. By making learning objectives visible, Brisk Boost fosters student ownership. The AI chat feature allows students to engage in learning activities and demonstrate understanding. This interactive experience fosters personalized learning, allowing students to explore concepts at their own pace. Aligning with ISTE Student Standard 1.1b, students customize their learning environment as they interact with Brisk Boost, gaining valuable digital literacy skills in a safe and engaging setting. This personalized approach fosters student engagement and deeper understanding.
Connected to Transformational Learning Principle: Guide (Elevate Reflection)
Demonstrates Evidence of EdTech Index Quality Indicators:
Safe
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This article is part of a program to help showcase the work of ISTE Certified Educators. Educators' views about each tool are their own and not verified or endorsed by ISTE+ASCD.
