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ToolDescriptionLink
ChatGPTCreate personalized AI assistants using instructions and context.Open ChatGPT
ClaudeCreate and manage structured AI projects with reusable context.Open Claude
Claude for TeachersFree premium Claude access for verified U.S. K-12 educators, with a teaching skills library, curriculum connections, and school-tool integrations. Sign up by June 30, 2027 for a full year free.Open Claude for Teachers
GeminiBuild AI-powered assistants using Google’s Gemini platform.Open Gemini
NotebookLMUse your own documents to ask grounded questions, then generate audio and video overviews, mind maps, and study sets.Open NotebookLM
Google AI StudioCreate audio, video, and other generative outputs with Google AI tools.Open Google AI Studio
Google Veo (Video Generation)Google’s advanced generative video model for cinematic storytelling.Learn About Veo
Google FlowExperimental tool for storytelling with text, image, and narration.Explore Google Flow
Canva Magic StudioAI tools in Canva for visuals, lessons, presentations, and creative content.Open Canva Magic Studio
D-IDCreate talking avatars using AI-generated video and voice.Open D-ID
ElevenLabsGenerate natural-sounding voiceovers in multiple languages.Open ElevenLabs
Envato ElementsRoyalty-free background music and media assets for education.Explore Envato Elements
HeyGenAI-powered video generation and dubbing for multilingual education.Open HeyGen
Napkin AICapture, organize, and connect ideas with AI-powered assistance.Open Napkin AI
PerplexityAI research assistant that cites reliable sources in real time.Open Perplexity
MagicSchool AIAll-in-one AI toolkit for teachers: lesson planning, IEPs, rubrics, and more.Open MagicSchool
MindsmithCreate microlearning modules and activities with AI support.Open Mindsmith
Twee AIGenerate ESL quizzes, dialogues, and language learning content with AI.Open Twee AI
Claude Code (CLI)AI agent that runs in your command line. Reads, edits, and creates files through natural language. Our recommended CLI tool.Learn About Claude Code
Codex (OpenAI CLI)OpenAI’s coding agent for the command line. Reads, changes, and runs code on your computer.Learn About Codex
Gemini CLI (Google)Google’s open-source AI agent for the command line. Free with a personal Google account.Learn About Gemini CLI
ObsidianFree markdown reader and editor for Mac and Windows. Ideal for working with AI-generated files and organizing your teaching workspace.Download Obsidian
SuperWhisperAI-powered voice-to-text dictation with multi-language support. Turns speech into polished text instantly. Mac and iOS only.Open SuperWhisper