2. Khanmigo (by Khan Academy)
Khanmigo is an AI-powered tutor integrated into Khan Academy’s learning environment. It helps students work through problems interactively by guiding them with hints, asking reflective questions, and ensuring they truly understand the “why” behind each answer. Covering subjects from math to grammar, it adapts to each learner’s pace, making self-study more personalized, engaging, and effective, especially for those who struggle with classroom-only instruction.
Always give a quick overview of what you may request/upload next:
- “Can we walk through a basic example of [topic] first?”
- “Help me understand the core concept of [subject].”
- “Ask me questions to test what I know before we start.”
- “Pretend I’m just learning this – what should I know first?”
[NB! Khanmigo is only available within Khan Academy and limited to supported subjects. It doesn’t handle open-ended tasks well and may not fully support complex, high-level academic topics beyond standard curricula.]
3. Grammarly
Grammarly helps students write with clarity and precision. It checks for grammar, spelling, punctuation, and tone while offering real-time suggestions to improve sentence structure. It’s more than just a spell checker—it teaches students how to write better by explaining mistakes and guiding them to clearer expression. It boosts academic writing, email etiquette, and essay quality, building lifelong communication skills in an easy, feedback-rich way.
Always give a quick overview of what you may request/upload next:
(Use in the writing process)
- “Help me check this for grammar and clarity.”
- “What tone does this paragraph sound like?”
- “Is there a better way to say this sentence?”
- “Before I paste my homework, what should I look out for in essays?”
[NB! Grammarly focuses only on writing mechanics, not deep content understanding. It won’t catch factual errors or help with ideas or subject-specific explanations. It also may misinterpret creative writing or informal styles.]
4. Photomath
Photomath allows students to scan math problems with their phone and receive step-by-step solutions. Beyond just giving the answer, it explains each calculation clearly, helping learners understand how to solve similar problems. It supports arithmetic, algebra, trigonometry, and more. For visual and independent learners, it's like having a math tutor in their pocket, making math less intimidating and far more manageable at home or on the go.
Always give a quick overview of what you may request/upload next:
(Mainly used visually, but learners can prepare their mindset)
- “Let me understand the concept of [e.g., quadratic equations] before solving.”
- “What are the steps used to solve this type of problem?”
- “Can you show me a similar example before I scan mine?”
- “I often get stuck after Step 1 — what should I focus on?”
[NB! Photomath solves only math problems and struggles with word problems or multi-step reasoning. It can’t explain conceptual theory deeply and may not support advanced math like calculus in full detail.]
5. QuillBot
QuillBot is an AI writing tool that paraphrases, summarizes, and clarifies text. Students use it to rewrite confusing sentences, improve vocabulary, and simplify complicated content. It’s ideal for academic writing, research summaries, and avoiding plagiarism while learning how to express ideas more clearly. With multiple modes for different tones and styles, QuillBot helps students refine their writing while still learning from the structure and content they input.
Always give a quick overview of what you may request/upload next:
- “Summarize this text before I paraphrase it.”
- “How can I say this in simpler terms?”
- “What are better word choices for academic writing?”
- “Before rewriting, what should I keep in mind for clarity?”
[NB! QuillBot can rewrite content but doesn’t verify accuracy or improve critical thinking. Overuse may hinder original thinking or understanding, and paraphrased output still requires student editing for clarity and structure.]
6. Socratic by Google
Socratic lets students take pictures of homework problems or type in questions, then gives answers with explanations, diagrams, and video links. It covers math, science, literature, and social studies. Designed for simplicity, it helps learners quickly grasp core concepts they’re stuck on. Rather than just solving problems, it teaches students how to think about them, doing homework easier and more educational without overwhelming them.
Always give a quick overview of what you may request/upload next:
(Often input through photos, but learners can prepare first)
- “Give me a brief explanation of the topic I’m working on.”
- “What’s the background behind [e.g. Newton’s laws or Africa]?”
- “What videos or visuals should I watch for this topic?”
- “Show me how others solved this kind of problem first.”
[NB! Socratic relies on existing content from the web. It may show simplified or unrelated explanations and isn’t always accurate for complex problems. It doesn’t work well with handwritten or poorly phrased questions.]
7. Canva Magic Write
Canva’s Magic Write feature helps students generate content for presentations, posters, and reports in seconds. It assists with writing summaries, project outlines, and creative text while integrating beautifully into visual design. Ideal for school assignments, it saves time while boosting creativity. By combining AI writing with graphic design tools, students create impressive work with less stress, learning both communication and design skills in the process.
Always give a quick overview of what you may request/upload next:
- “Can you help me brainstorm ideas for a school project on [topic]?”
- “Write a summary of [topic] for a presentation slide.”
- “What key points should I include on a poster about [subject]?”
- “Give me a draft outline before I start writing.”
[NB! Magic Write helps with content ideas but isn’t strong in subject-specific accuracy. It can generate generic or repetitive text and lacks deep understanding of school subjects, requiring user review and correction.]
8. ExplainLikeI'mFive (Eli5)
Eli5 simplifies complex ideas into kid-friendly explanations. Students use it to break down scientific, political, or technical topics into everyday language. It’s perfect for those who feel lost in textbooks or lectures. By translating difficult subjects into understandable terms, Eli5 helps build foundational knowledge, making it easier to move on to deeper understanding. It boosts curiosity and confidence, especially for younger or struggling learners.
Always give a quick overview of what you may request/upload next:
- “Explain [topic] like I’m five years old.”
- “I don’t get this topic at all — start from scratch.”
- “Use simple words to teach me about [topic].”
- “Give me a fun example to help me remember this.”
[NB! ELI5 is great for basics but not suitable for deep, technical understanding or advanced topics. Oversimplification may lead to missing critical details or misconceptions in academic subjects.]
9. Notion AI
Notion AI helps students manage their studies by summarizing notes, organizing tasks, and generating ideas. It’s a smart workspace for writing essays, building study guides, or even creating to-do lists. Students can ask it to simplify complex topics, draft outlines, or explain confusing notes. It brings together productivity and learning in one platform, helping students stay focused, plan effectively, and understand more in less time.
Always give a quick overview of what you may request/upload next:
- “Summarize the main points of [topic] before I add my notes.”
- “Can you organize my study schedule for [subject]?”
- “Generate an outline for a report on [topic].”
- “What questions should I ask myself while studying this?”
[NB! Notion AI is primarily for organization and productivity, not a content expert. It’s not ideal for solving subject-specific homework and may oversimplify or generate irrelevant summaries without context.]
10. Wolfram Alpha
Wolfram Alpha is a computational engine that solves math and science problems with precise answers and detailed steps. Students use it to check homework, visualize graphs, and explore formulas. It’s especially powerful for algebra, calculus, physics, and data analysis. Beyond answers, it teaches the reasoning behind them, helping learners strengthen their problem-solving skills and understand mathematical concepts with more accuracy than a regular search engine.
Always give a quick overview of what you may request/upload next:
- “What’s the formula for [e.g., area of a circle]?”
- “Show me an example of a [calculus/physics] problem like mine.”
- “Before I solve mine, give me the theory behind this equation.”
- “Can you graph a similar function so I can understand the pattern?”
[NB! Wolfram Alpha excels in computation but doesn’t explain reasoning well unless prompted. It can’t interpret handwritten problems or messy queries and isn’t useful outside of math, science, or data queries.]
11. TLDV (Too Long Didn’t View)
TLDV summarizes video lectures, meetings, or online classes into concise points with timestamps. Students can review long videos quickly by seeing highlights and key topics without watching the entire recording. It saves time and improves note-taking, especially during remote learning or revision. With AI-powered summaries, learners focus on understanding rather than transcription, making study sessions more efficient and targeted.
Always give a quick overview of what you may request/upload next:
(Used passively with recorded content, but setup prompts help)
- “Mark important sections while I watch this class video.”
- “Summarize what this lecture is about first.”
- “Break this video into topic sections so I can skip around.”
- “Give me the key points from the first 10 minutes of this lecture.”
[NB! TLDV only works with recorded content—it doesn’t teach or solve homework. Its AI summaries may miss context or technical terms, and it can’t clarify concepts without a good source video.]
12. DeepL Translator
DeepL offers high-quality translations that preserve meaning and tone, making it a top tool for language learners and international students. It helps students translate texts, understand foreign-language sources, or write in other languages with precision. Unlike basic translators, DeepL provides context-aware results, ideal for academic writing or homework. It enhances comprehension, vocabulary development, and communication across languages, giving students a global edge in their studies.
Always give a quick overview of what you may request/upload next:
- “Translate this text but keep the original meaning strong.”
- “I need this to sound more academic/formal – can you adjust?”
- “Before I translate, what grammar patterns should I look out for?”
- “Compare this sentence in English and Spanish and explain the structure.”
[NB! DeepL only translates—it doesn’t explain grammar or teach languages. It may misinterpret idioms or academic tone, and users must know enough to judge accuracy or adjust phrasing manually.]
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