Lesson planning, differentiation, feedback, tutoring and classroom activities
Top 10 AI Tools for Teachers
The AI tools teachers are using to plan lessons, adapt materials and give feedback. Each entry links to the maker's site.
An editorial selection, not a ranking from independent testing. Follow your school's policy on AI and pupil data before using any of these with a class, and check generated materials for accuracy.
1
What it does
A large collection of AI tools for teachers, including lesson plans, presentations and feedback, plus a supervised AI tutor for students.
Why it matters
The most widely adopted teacher AI platform, with tools built around everyday classroom tasks.
2
What it does
An AI tutor and teaching assistant from the non-profit Khan Academy that guides learners towards answers instead of giving them.
Why it matters
Designed around good teaching practice, and free for teachers in a number of countries.
3
What it does
Works inside the tools teachers already use to build lessons, adapt reading levels and give feedback on student work.
Why it matters
Saves switching between apps, which is where a lot of teacher time goes.
4
What it does
Turns any text or topic into differentiated, print-ready resources for students with different needs.
Why it matters
Makes it practical to give each group in a class material at the right level.
5
What it does
Lets teachers set up guided AI spaces for students and see how each one is getting on.
Why it matters
Gives students AI help while keeping the teacher in control and informed.
6
What it does
An AI lesson assistant from Oak National Academy that helps teachers create and adapt lessons aligned to the curriculum in England.
Why it matters
Free, built for UK teachers and grounded in Oak's own curriculum materials.
7
What it does
Interactive writing and reading lessons where students respond together and get instant AI feedback on their writing.
Why it matters
Turns feedback into something that happens during the lesson, not days later.
8
What it does
Google's AI assistant for schools, used to plan lessons, create practice tests and draft messages.
Why it matters
Fits schools that already use Google Classroom and Workspace, with education data protections.
9
What it does
A free version of Canva for schools, used to design worksheets, presentations and displays.
Why it matters
Makes it quick to produce good-looking classroom materials, and free for eligible teachers.
10
What it does
Creates quizzes, presentations, videos and flashcards, with accommodations for individual students. Formerly Quizizz.
Why it matters
A long-standing classroom favourite that now uses AI to generate and adapt activities.