There are some leading companies who are keeping significant contributions to AI in EdTech. Actually, they are some AI apps which are helpful in education .
Here are the 6 foremost leader in AI EdTech :
Duolingo
It is a free language learning app and a platform that suggests many educational applications, which offer courses in over 40 languages. Duolingo is a well-known and covenient platform for learning math, music and even basic literacy skills.
This app has a gamified approach which makes learning interesting and stimulating. It mentors beneficial skills such as reading, writing, speaking and listening too.Moreover, duolingo suggests a math learning app.Duolingo has elaborated its offerings to involve a music learning app.Duolingo offers Duolingo ABC for children, which is a free literacy app.The app is accessible and convenient for use as it is a free app on various devices.
Although it offers many benefits to its users, it has some limitations too.
Quizlet
Quizlet is a free and heterogeneous learning platform which offers various tools for students and also learners of all ages. Here’s a analyzation of its features –
Invent and share study materials :
Flashcards : It permits you to create your own digital flashcards with terms, definition, images and audio recordings.
Study Sets : Arrange flashcards into styled sets for particular subjects /topics.
Diagram and Charts : Help to elevate users study sets by the help of visual aids like diagrams, charts.
Responsive Learning Modes :
Learn : Evaluate flashcards in a spaced rehearsal format, focusing on more frequently.
Speller : Help to practice spelling and typing the terms in users sets.
Test : Self-assessments in different formats which includes multiple choice, matching and also fill-in-the-blank.
Additional Features :
- It is a free mobile app, accessing users’ study materials .
- Without internet connection , users can continue studying .
- Step-by-step explanations for textbook problems. ( Paid features )
- Based on individual learning performance.
Coursera :
Coursera is a global online learning platform which offers online courses from leading universities and companies to anyone, anywhere. It was founded with the vision of providing life-transforming learning experiences to learners all over the world.Coursera focuses on a particular skill or subject area.
Over 7,000 courses : Coursera suggests a broad range of courses in a variety of subjects .
Top universities and companies : Professors from top universities teach courses and experts from leading companies .
Flexible learning : Most courses suggest on-demand video lectures and quizzes, which makes it easy to learn at users own pace.
Financial Aid : Offers financial aid to help users afford courses and degrees.
Memrise :
Similar to duolingo, Memrise is a language learning platform that uses AI to adapt learners’ learning style and pace. It uses various techniques to make language learning more interactive and effective. Memrise suggests a different and engaging way to learn languages.
Some key features are described below –
Personalized learning : Memrise adapts learners’ learning style and pace based on AI that creates a personalized experience.
Spaced repetition : This technique strives for practising vocabulary and grammar at ideal intervals for long-term retention.
Mnemonics and other memory tools : To remember better, Memrise incorporates humour, images and interactive activities.
Gamification : Have a chance to learn with games, points and leaderboards.
User- generated content : Memrise provides a wide range of community-created content for various needs.
DragonBox:
DragonBox is an award-winning app series which uses AI to make learning math more interesting and effective. This mobile app is designed to teach children math in a fun and interactive way. It focuses on a particular area of math such as numbers, counting, addition, subtraction, algebra, geometry and chess. It uses a compelling game-like environment where children can explore and learn at their own pace. They are highly suggested for children whose ages are between 4 to 12.
Socratic by Google :
Socratic by Google is a free learning app customized to help high school and university students understand their work. It is an AI-powered tutoring app that can answer student’s questions on a variety of subjects such as math, science, history and literature.
Connecting learner to resources :
- Students can ask Socratic any question related to their studies and it will explore the web to find the most related learning resources for students.
- In recent, Socratic supports a vast range of subjects that are-
- Literature
- History
- Social Studies ( Earth and Environmental Science )
- Math ( Algebra, Geometry, Trigonometry, Calculus)
- Science ( Biology, Chemistry, Physics)
Understanding the concepts :
- Socratic provides insightful explanations to students that access the underlying concepts behind students’ questions.
- Generally, these explanations are visual and effective in making learning more interactive.
Empowering student’s learning :
- It inspires active learning by giving students the chance to learn what they need help with .
Accessibility :
- Socratic gives the chance to type your questions, using voice or camera to capture text or images.
Hope this blog will help you to conquer these amazing tools.
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Shajnin Sultana Shoshi
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Content Writing Department
YSSE