Featured Sites Week of: Jul 26, 2026 - AI Tools for Differentiation
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GMind AI - GMind AI
Grades
4 to 12tag(s): artificial intelligence (339), differentiation (102), mind map (31)
In the Classroom
After reading a story, article, or chapter, have students use GMind AI to create a visual map showing key ideas, characters, themes, vocabulary, and supporting details. Students can compare maps with classmates and discuss how different concepts connect throughout the text. Students can use GMind AI to organize research topics, questions, sources, and evidence before beginning a report or presentation. The visual format helps students break large projects into manageable steps while strengthening organization and planning skills. Have small groups use GMind AI to build comprehensive study guides before a quiz or test. Students can map important concepts, summarize their learning, identify key details, and create review questions to share with the class.You must be registered and logged in to add items to your favorites.
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3 Ways AI Can Help with Lesson Planning and Differentiation - Kristen Moore
Grades
K to 12This site includes advertising.
tag(s): artificial intelligence (339), differentiation (102), podcasts (169)
In the Classroom
Use AI-generated prompts to create independent research, creative writing, or problem-solving projects connected to classroom topics. Students can explore areas of personal interest while applying what they have learned, extending understanding beyond the core lesson. After a lesson, have students use AI to help create review materials such as summaries, vocabulary lists, practice questions, and flashcards. Students can evaluate and improve the AI-generated content, strengthening both content knowledge and critical thinking skills. Use AI to create three versions of a task -- support, on-level, and enrichment. Have students work on activities that provide the right level of challenge, then share their learning with peers. This approach helps all learners access grade-level content while extending understanding.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Using AI to Differentiate Lessons for ELLs: Live Demo & Expert Tips - AFT Share My Lesson
Grades
3 to 12This site includes advertising.
tag(s): artificial intelligence (339), differentiation (102)
In the Classroom
Have students read the same content at different AI-generated reading levels. After reading, mixed-ability groups can discuss the main ideas and compare how the information was presented. This discussion helps all learners access grade-level concepts while building confidence and comprehension. Have students use AI-generated study guides that include simplified explanations, summaries, and comprehension questions. Students can review the material independently, then collaborate with classmates to deepen their understanding of the topic. Provide AI-generated writing supports such as sentence starters, paragraph frames, and model responses. Students can use these scaffolds to complete essays, reflections, or content-area writing assignments, gradually removing supports as their skills grow.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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How to Create Differentiated Multi-Level Lesson Plans with AI - GMind AI
Grades
3 to 12This site includes advertising.
tag(s): artificial intelligence (339), differentiation (102)
In the Classroom
After watching the video, have students work with a teacher-created lesson or reading passage and identify how it could be adapted for different learners. Small groups can create modifications for struggling readers, on-level learners, and advanced students, then compare their ideas with AI-generated suggestions. Have students act as teachers and use a planning template to create a mini-lesson for a younger grade. They must include at least three versions of an activity: one with extra support, one at grade level, and one enrichment option for advanced learners. Have students explore a content topic using a differentiated choice board that offers activities at varying levels of complexity. Using Adobe Express for Education, reviewed here, options may include creating an infographic, recording a podcast, designing a slideshow, writing a persuasive argument, or developing a teaching video. Students can select tasks that match their interests and learning preferences while demonstrating mastery of the content. Learn more about how to use AI to differentiate instruction by watching the archive of OK2Ask: AI for Differentiation, reviewed here.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Nolej - Nolej
Grades
2 to 12tag(s): artificial intelligence (339), differentiation (102), flash cards (46), quizzes (89), Teacher Utilities (223)
In the Classroom
Upload a short video (such as a science or social studies clip) into Nolej and let it generate embedded questions. Have students watch and respond in real time, keeping them actively involved instead of passively viewing. Generate multiple versions of activities at different difficulty levels. Assign the tasks based on student readiness so all learners can access the content while being appropriately challenged. Turn Nolej-generated quizzes into a class competition or team challenge. Students can replay activities, track progress, and reinforce key concepts before an assessment in a fun, low-prep way.Edge Features:
Parent permission advised before posting student work created using this tool
Includes Interaction w general public/ public galleries with unmoderated content
Requires registration/log-in (WITH email)
Premium version (not free) includes additional features or storage
Products can be embedded
Products can be shared by URL
Multiple users can collaborate on the same project
Includes teacher tools for registering and/or monitoring students
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Monsha AI - Monsha, Inc.
Grades
K to 12tag(s): artificial intelligence (339), differentiation (102), presentations (43), Teacher Utilities (223)
In the Classroom
Use Monsha to quickly create a high-interest lesson hook, such as a scenario, short story, or essential question, tied to your current reading unit. Have students respond with a quick write or turn-and-talk to activate prior knowledge and spark curiosity. After using Monsha to model strong comprehension or test-style questions, have students create their own questions on paper using the same format. Generate exit tickets or short review questions aligned to the day's objective. Use them for quick formative assessment, or turn them into a team-based review game to reinforce key skills in a fun, low-prep way.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Latimer: AI for Everyone - FutureSum AI
Grades
5 to 12tag(s): artificial intelligence (339), bias (33), cultures (290), diversity (56), perspective (33)
In the Classroom
Use Latimer to generate multiple perspectives on a historical event or social issue, then have students discuss how background and lived experience can shape interpretation. Have students use Latimer.ai to generate research questions or organize notes, then locate and cite evidence from trusted sources to support their findings. Use Latimer as a case study to explore ethical AI use, representation in technology, and responsible decision-making, connecting directly to digital citizenship standards.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Generate Lesson Plans with Khan Academy - Khanmigo
Grades
K to 12tag(s): artificial intelligence (339), differentiation (102), learning styles (22), Teacher Utilities (223)
In the Classroom
Generate leveled practice questions with Khanmigo for three stations: review, on-level, and challenge. Students rotate based on readiness, building confidence and a deeper understanding. Use Khanmigo to draft a rubric, then have students help revise it using kid-friendly language. Use Khanmigo to create a short, high-interest lesson hook (story, scenario, or question). Have students respond with quick writes or turn-and-talk discussions to activate prior knowledge.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Khanmigo - Khan Academy
Grades
K to 12tag(s): artificial intelligence (339), assessment (143), differentiation (102), rubrics (38), Special Needs (46), Teacher Utilities (223)
In the Classroom
Take advantage of these AI-powered resources to save time and increase productivity. For example, use the Exit Ticket creator to design end-of-lesson assessments to determine student understanding or the Make it Relevant! generator to design lessons that engage learners based on their interests. Differentiate learning by adjusting text levels to match students' abilities or increase comprehension by chunking text into manageable sections.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Reading Coach - Microsoft
Grades
K to 8tag(s): artificial intelligence (339), fluency (33), literacy (124), multilingual (84), reading comprehension (147), reading strategies (93), Teacher Utilities (223)
In the Classroom
Share Reading Coach with students and parents to use as a support tool for improving reading skills independently. Reading Coach includes support from Immersive Reader, reviewed here, making it perfect for use with multilingual learners. Demonstrate how to use Immersive Reader to view text in different languages, hear passages read, and display text broken into syllables. Be sure to watch for additional updates to Reading Coach, which include integration with learning management systems and feedback on prosody (reading with expression).Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Eduaide - Eduaide.Ai. LLC
Grades
K to 12tag(s): artificial intelligence (339), assessment (143), Formative Assessment (47), rubrics (38), Teacher Utilities (223)
In the Classroom
Use Eduaide as a resource to quickly generate ideas for planning and preparing activities for any subject or standard and to differentiate activities to fit the needs of any student. After generating activities, use the provided tags to find project-based learning and scaffolding activities. Other options allow you to create questions for games like Jeopardy and Bingo instantly.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Brisk Teaching - Brisk Labs Co.
Grades
1 to 12tag(s): artificial intelligence (339), assessment (143), differentiation (102), gifted (63), multilingual (84), Special Needs (46), Teacher Utilities (223)
In the Classroom
Use Brisk to quickly adapt and differentiate text or content by reading level and language needs, or to translate text into the native language of multilingual learners and generate comprehension questions. Differentiate text for special-needs students or gifted students based on their abilities. Use the quiz creation tool to quickly generate quizzes that include multiple-choice or short-response questions based on the website's information. After generating quiz questions, copy and paste them into an online quiz creation tool such as Formative, reviewed here. Use Formative to engage students through teacher-paced or student-paced activities.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Diffit - Adam Black and Vlad Gutkovich
Grades
2 to 12tag(s): artificial intelligence (339), assessment (143), differentiation (102), multilingual (84)
In the Classroom
Use Diffit to quickly adapt and differentiate text or content by reading level and language needs. Use Diffit to translate text into the native language of multilingual learners and generate comprehension questions. Differentiate text for special needs students or gifted students based on their ability. Engage students in the learning process by copying the questions generated by Diffit into an interactive quiz format resource such as Blooket, reviewed here. Extend learning by asking students to respond to the open-ended questions by sharing a video response using Gravity, reviewed here. Encourage students to show creativity in Flip by using the included features in the camera, such as images, filters, and stickers.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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MagicSchool - Adeel Khan
Grades
K to 12tag(s): artificial intelligence (339), chat (41), multilingual (84), quiz (64), quizzes (89), rubrics (38), Special Needs (46), Teacher Utilities (223), vocabulary (252)
In the Classroom
Use MagicSchool as a time-saving tool to support many professional needs in your classroom and increase productivity. For example, save time by choosing from the student support tools to generate ideas for IEPs or suggestions for behavior management. Prepare classroom newsletters quickly by sharing relevant information and asking MagicSchool to write your newsletter. Quickly create lessons, unit plans, rubrics, and more using the tools in the planning section.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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