AI Smackdown: Let the Best Tool Win!

Description

Ever wish you could see the most talked-about AI tools side by side before choosing what to try? Want a fast, interactive way to figure out which tools fit your classroom needs and teaching style? Artificial intelligence tools can support instructional planning and student engagement when they are selected intentionally and used responsibly. Comparing tools in real time helps educators choose options that match learning goals, classroom routines, and practical constraints. In this course, Naomi Louise and Deb Norton guide you through a fast-paced AI smackdown where you watch tools in action, vote in real time, and build a ready-to-use AI toolkit. You will walk away with links to every tool showcased and the confidence to implement the best-fit options immediately.

Objectives

1. Identify at least six education-focused AI tools featured in the course and the primary purpose of each.Describe common classroom use cases for AI tools, including instructional planning and student engagement.Use a selection checklist to match one AI tool to a specific classroom task or instructional goal.Analyze tool features and outputs to determine classroom fit, limitations, and best-use scenarios.Evaluate and compare at least six top-tier AI tools built for education using pedagogical value and classroom needs.Create a personal AI toolkit plan that includes selected tools, intended use cases, and a first-week implementation step.

Key Take Aways

• Compare multiple education AI tools side by side to see what works best for your classroom.Identify practical use cases for planning, instruction, and student engagement using AI tools.Use a simple decision lens to choose tools based on classroom fit and instructional value.Leave with a ready-to-use AI toolkit and direct links to each tool showcased.