Useful tools and websites for educators
ChatGPT
An AI tool that helps educators generate ideas, explanations, and resources. It answers questions in a human-like way, automates routine tasks, and supports personalised learning. By saving time and offering fresh perspectives, ChatGPT boosts both teaching and student engagement.
Better Prompts for Educators
Based on the popular PREPARED framework from The AI Educator, simply type in your basic prompt and watch it be transformed into an effective prompt based on prompting evidence.
https://chatgpt.com/g/g-McRCt8OdO-better-prompts-for-educators
MagicSchool
A streamlined platform designed for educators, helping them automate routine tasks, create engaging lessons, and manage classroom workflows more efficiently. With MagicSchool’s intuitive tools, teachers can save time and focus on delivering impactful learning experiences.
Primary Support Planner
Transforming SEND Planning
• From hours to minutes — streamline every support plan
• Trained on Newcastle City Council’s universal provision docs
• Delivers consistent, evidence-based plans instantly
• Built for teachers, SENDCos, and leaders.
Chalk Learning
Chalk Learning – an easy-to-use platform for creating clear, visual resources. Great for SEND support, helping teachers design structured, accessible lessons with visuals and scaffolds that aid understandi
Canva AI
Canva AI now includes Canva Code, which lets you create simple interactive apps, quizzes and tools directly from a prompt, no programming skills needed. You describe what you want and it generates the interface, logic and layout automatically, which you can then edit visually. It is designed for quick prototypes, classroom interactives and lightweight tools, making it useful for teachers who want functional digital activities without using a full coding platform.
Chalkie
Canva AI combines fast design generation with lightweight app creation. It can instantly produce posters, slides, worksheets, images, copy and data visuals from a prompt, while Canva Code lets you build simple interactive tools, quizzes and mini-apps without needing to write code. You describe what you want and Canva handles the layout, logic and assets automatically. It saves time, is easy to adapt and is useful for teachers creating both visual materials and quick digital interactives, though some features sit behind Canva Pro and outputs still need checking.
Udio
An AI music generator that allows users to create original music quickly and easily with simple text prompts. It offers tools for generating, editing, and sharing music, making it ideal for content creators, educators, and musicians.
Ideogram
An AI-powered text-to-image generator that excels at creating images with legible text, making it ideal for designing posters, logos, and other visuals requiring clear typography.
Notebook LM
NotebookLM is an AI-powered “notebook” from Google Labs that helps you turn your own documents and notes into a searchable, interactive research assistant. You upload your sources (PDFs, Google Docs, links, etc) and the system uses them to answer questions, summarise content and generate new outputs grounded in your material.
Storybook Creator
Gemini Storybook is a new feature in the Google Gemini app that lets you describe a story idea (or upload photos/drawings) and instantly get a fully-illustrated, narrated digital storybook — typically around 10 pages.
You can choose from multiple art styles (pixel art, comics, claymation, colouring-book look) and more than 45 languages.