10: Use AI Applications in Education

AI tools can help you to plan lessons, create quizzes, translate instructions, and save time. 

The following are the AI Text & Chat Assistants that are great for lesson preparation and administering quizzes;

1. ChatGPT (OpenAI) — conversational helper; draft lesson notes, rubrics, emails. Free & premium tiers.
   Try this: “Create a 40-minute Form 2 Biology lesson on Respiration with a 5-question quiz (Kiswahili + English).”
2. Gemini (Google) — analyzes and generates text & images; works well on mobile.
   Try this: “Summarise this paragraph for Std 6 in simple Kiswahili,” then paste text.
3. Microsoft Copilot — free chat + image generation; integrates with Word/PowerPoint.
   Try this: “Draft parent SMS about attendance follow-up (160 chars).”
4. Claude (Anthropic) — strong for long documents and careful writing.
   Try this: “Read these staff-meeting notes and list action items,” then paste notes.
5. Perplexity — research companion; answers with sources/links.
   Try this: “Give 3 sources with links on ‘Form 3 electricity safety classroom demos’.”
6. Poe.com — hub that lets you choose models and make your own chatbots.
   Try this: “Create a bot that generates NECTA-style multiple-choice questions in Civics.”

The following are AI for Image Generation such as diagrams, posters, slides and illustrations;

1. DALL·E 3 (access via ChatGPT or Copilot)
   Try this: “Create a clear diagram of the water cycle labelled in Kiswahili.”
2. Midjourney — high-quality visuals (Discord-based).
   Try this: “Photorealistic image: Tanzanian classroom group work with low-cost materials.”
3. Craiyon — free, simple text-to-image. (Image right made by Craiyon)
   Try this: “Safety poster: ‘Do not touch wet electrical sockets’ (simple icons).”
4. Ideogram — good at text inside images (posters/banners).
   Try this: “Poster reading ‘STUDY GROUP FRIDAY 3 PM’ with school-friendly style.”
5. Adobe Firefly — image & video generation; free tier.
   Try this: “Illustrate ‘balanced diet’ with local foods (ugali, maharage, mboga, samaki).”
6. Stable Diffusion (Stability AI) — open ecosystem; many easy web UIs (e.g., stablediffusionweb.com).
   Try this: “Black-and-white line drawing of a circuit with battery, bulb, and switch.”

Also, there are some specific application softwares which have features, tools, or capabilities that artificial intelligence systems have built into them to simplify their functions, the following are examples;

1. Canva – Magic Design
   Try this: “Make a 5-slide presentation on ‘First Aid basics’ with simple icons.”
2. ChatPDF — upload a PDF and ask questions about it.
   Try this: Upload a policy circular and ask, “Summarise key deadlines for teachers.”
3. Socratic (Google) — mobile homework help via camera/voice.
   Try this: Snap a maths problem and compare the steps with your method.
4. Kapwing AI — turn text into videos; edit school clips fast.
   Try this: “Create a 30-second recap video of ‘cell structure’ with captions.”

      Good Practice & Safety

1. Always review AI output for accuracy and syllabus alignment.
2. Keep learner data private; don’t paste confidential information into public tools.
3. Cite sources when AI helps you gather references.
4. Use Kiswahili/English as needed; be specific about grade, topic, and time.