01Research
NotebookLM
The source-grounded researcher
My go-to when I want AI to work only with my materials: lesson plans, articles, standards, notes, and other trusted sources.
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Tools I actually use.
You do not need an endless menu of specialized apps. You need a few dependable tools, a clear goal, and enough judgment to know when the output needs your touch.
02Everyday work
ChatGPT
The flexible everyday assistant
Useful for lesson ideas, rubrics, feedback, emails, examples, and brainstorming when you give it clear direction and context.
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Gemini
The Google-connected assistant
Another strong everyday thinking partner, especially when your work already lives in the Google ecosystem.
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Curipod
The engagement builder
Creates interactive slides, questions, polls, and activities when you need students doing more than just listening.
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Gamma
The presentation designer
Turns a strong outline into a clean, professional presentation without spending an hour formatting every slide.
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Napkin
The visual explainer
Turns ideas and text into simple visuals that make relationships, processes, and big concepts easier to understand.
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Suno
The musical idea generator
Creates original music from text prompts for background tracks, songwriting examples, parody songs, and creative lesson hooks.
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Clear prompting beats a crowded toolbox.
The more clearly you can explain your students, constraints, goal, and desired format, the less you need a separate generator for every task. The best tool is often the flexible assistant you already know how to lead.
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