Recent research comparing Google vs. ChatGPT for student research tasks

Students using ChatGPT reported lower cognitive load

Google users produced more detailed and thorough arguments

Discussion of three types of cognitive load:

Extraneous (filtering unnecessary information)

Intrinsic (complexity of material)

Germane (mental effort for processing information)

Magic School AI:

Offers pre-designed prompts for teachers

Suite of tools for various educational tasks

Designed with teacher feedback in mind

School AI:

Features "Spaces" for student conversations with historical figures

Provides tutorials for standardized tests

Offers accessibility features like voice input

DiffIt:

Quickly creates differentiated materials

Allows adjustment by grade level

Generates supplementary exercises and resources

Teacher adoption varies widely

Most use seen in high school, some in middle school

Free features available despite paywalls

Discussion of teacher guilt around AI use

Need for critical thinking when using AI outputs

The state of “student-facing” AI

EdAdvance AI Resources: skills21.org/AI

EdAdvance AI Micro-Credential: skills21.org/ai/micro 

Cognitve Load / Research Study - https://www.psypost.org/study-finds-chatgpt-eases-students-cognitive-load-but-at-the-expense-of-critical-thinking/ 

Magic School AI: magicschool.ai

School AI: schoolai.com

DiffIt: app.diffit.me

Perplexity: perplexity.ai

Khanmigo (Teacher): khanmigo.ai/teachers