10 Good Ways for Students to Use AI

Homeschooling with Technology

296: 10 Good Ways for Students to Use AI

In this episode we look at 10 good ways for students to use AI. Last week, weshared 10 bad ways students might use AI. If you haven’t listened to the previous episode, check it out for full context, but you can also jump into this one first if you prefer.

Highlights from This Episode:

1. Reading Assistance
   AI can help students by simplifying texts to a more appropriate reading level. For students struggling with older texts or complex academic papers, tools like Magic School AI and Class Companion can translate or rephrase documents to make them more understandable. This is especially useful in subjects like history or literature where archaic language can be a barrier to comprehension.
2. Editing and Feedback
   Students can use AI as a grammar and style editor. Tools like Grammarly and Class Companion can help identify grammar errors, improve sentence structure, and even suggest ideas for expanding a piece of writing. AI should act as a helper, much like a parent or teacher offering feedback.
3. Idea Generation
   AI can help students brainstorm ideas for projects or essays. For example, if a student needs to create a slideshow on Argentina, it can suggest topics that should be included.
4. Creating Images
   Instead of using images with unclear copyright restrictions, students can create their own AI-generated images.
5. Studying for Tests
   AI can help students prepare for tests by generating practice questions and answers. Students can use it to quiz themselves, which can be particularly helpful when parents or teachers aren’t available to help with revision.
6. Finding Resources
   AI tools like Perplexity can suggest credible resources for research projects or papers.
7. Explaining Concepts
   AI can simplify complex ideas or explain concepts in various subjects, such as math, science, or grammar. Students can ask it to break down difficult topics or provide real-life examples to enhance understanding.
8. Learning with Songs
   AI can create custom songs to help students memorize information. AI-generated songs can be a fun and engaging way for students to remember facts, particularly in subjects where rote memorization is needed.
9. Coding and Debugging Help
   AI tools can help identify bugs and correct syntax.
10. Task Breakdown
    AI can help organize ideas, giving structure to an otherwise overwhelming assignment. It can even create a timeline of a task to help keep students on track..

For a detailed exploration of these strategies and more, listen to the full episode.

Resources Mentioned:

• Class Companion
• Magic School AI
• Grammarly Go
• Canva
• Suno
• Perplexity

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