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10 Time-Saving AI Tools for Teachers

Discover the latest AI tools that can help you save hours every week in lesson planning and grading.

By Dr. Greg Blackburn
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10 Time-Saving AI Tools for Teachers

As an educator, your time is precious. Between lesson planning, grading, parent communication, and actual teaching, the days feel like they're never long enough. That's where AI tools can be a game-changer.

1. Zaza Promptly - AI-Powered Comment Generation

Zaza Promptly leads the pack when it comes to generating personalized, meaningful feedback for student work. Instead of spending hours crafting individual comments, you can:

  • Generate contextual feedback in seconds
  • Maintain your personal teaching voice
  • Provide detailed, constructive criticism
  • Save 3-5 hours per week on grading

2. Lesson Planning Assistants

AI-powered lesson planning tools can help you create engaging, standards-aligned lessons quickly:

  • ChatGPT for Education: Great for brainstorming activities and creating rubrics
  • Lesson Plan AI: Generates complete lesson plans based on your curriculum
  • TeacherBot: Specializes in educational content creation

3. Automated Grading Tools

While not suitable for all assignments, these tools excel at objective assessments:

  • Gradescope: AI-assisted grading for written work
  • Turnitin: Plagiarism detection with AI insights
  • ExamSoft: Automated scoring for multiple-choice assessments

Getting Started with AI in Your Classroom

The key to successfully integrating AI tools is to start small:

  1. Choose one tool that addresses your biggest pain point
  2. Test it with a small group of assignments
  3. Gradually expand usage as you become comfortable
  4. Always review AI-generated content before sharing with students

Conclusion

AI tools aren't meant to replace teachers—they're meant to amplify your impact. By automating routine tasks, you can focus more time on what you do best: inspiring and educating students.

Ready to get started? Try Zaza Promptly free for your first 10 comments and see how AI can transform your grading workflow.

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About the Author

Dr. Greg Blackburn is a PhD-qualified educator and founder of Zaza Technologies. With over 20 years in learning & development, he helps teachers integrate AI technology into their classrooms effectively and safely.

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