Beirut, Lebanon (Enmaeya News) — Generative AI has become a fixed part of our daily lives, and with the start of a new school term, concerns are growing about some students using this technology to cheat.
However, AI can be used in a positive and productive way through tools that do not provide ready-made answers or complete assignments for students but instead develop their skills and help them research and solve problems independently. Here are some of the most notable tools:
1. Read Along
Formerly known as "Bolo," this tool from Google helps children improve their reading skills. It uses AI and natural language processing to interact with the child while reading and correct pronunciation through the voice assistant "Diyaa." The tool supports both Arabic and English and offers a variety of engaging educational stories.
Benefits for students: Improves reading skills, enhances correct pronunciation, and provides an interactive learning experience.
2. NotebookLM
Google’s AI tool combines large language models with a student’s personal notes to create an intelligent notebook. Features like "Audio Overviews" allow students to generate interactive video summaries, while "Mind Maps" visualize connections between key concepts.
Benefits for students: Makes complex topics easier to understand, organizes information visually, and improves review efficiency without relying on external internet sources.
3. Grammarly
This AI-powered tool improves writing not by doing it for students, but by suggesting ways to rephrase sentences, adjust tone, and correct spelling and grammar errors. It can also check citations and references while writing.
Benefits for students: Enhances writing quality, allows learning from corrections, and develops academic writing skills.
4. Socratic
Google’s educational app helps students understand school subjects through interactive, dialogue-like answers, with illustrations and links to related YouTube videos. It does not provide ready-made answers but guides students step by step to understand solutions.
Benefits for students: Deepens comprehension, clarifies difficult concepts, and guides problem-solving.
5. Quizlet
This tool helps students memorize information before exams through study sets that include terms and definitions. AI can automatically create ready-made study sets from notes or PDFs, and students can also browse millions of sets created by other users. Quizlet includes game-based learning elements for easier memorization.
Benefits for students: Simplifies review, improves memory retention, and makes learning interactive and fun.
6. QuillBot
Allows students to rephrase texts clearly and professionally while maintaining the original meaning.
Benefits for students: Improves research writing, reduces the risk of plagiarism, and strengthens the ability to express ideas clearly.
7. Penseum
Converts content from videos and PDFs into smart notes, flashcards, and mini quizzes.
Benefits for students: Speeds up understanding of study materials and transforms content into effective review tools.
8. Mindgrasp
Transforms lectures and notes into flashcards and summarized quizzes while organizing large amounts of information visually for easier comprehension.
Benefits for students: Supports daily review and strengthens memory.
By using these tools, students can responsibly leverage AI to enhance learning, improve their skills, and develop critical thinking and problem-solving abilities without relying on ready-made answers or cheating.
