AI Tools
The number of tools that utilize LLMs for various purposes is enormous and growing daily, so this list barely scratches the surface. We have instead identified some of the most prominent ones that would be useful to the St. Kate's community.
A very useful website for finding tools is Future Tools, which allows users to filter by function, cost, and other factors.
- General AI Assistants
- The original and most widely-used AI assistant.
- Anthropic’s assistant. Includes Claude Code, which is currently the most widely-used coding assistant.
- Microsoft’s AI assistant. Integrates with Office 365 produces (Word, PowerPoint, etc.) for enterprise accounts (St. Kate's does not provide that).
- Google's general AI assistant. When used with a St. Kate's account, includes elevated security features. Students can receive one year of Gemini Pro for free.
- Workspace add-on bringing Gemini features to Docs, Gmail, Meet and more with admin controls and NotebookLM access for institutions.
- AI assistant provided by the same company that runs X (formerly Twitter).
- Answer engine that cites sources; helpful for quick literature scans, reading lists, and question exploration with links. Integrated with a new browser called "Comet".
- Administrative & Productivity
- Google’s AI research notebook that ingests your sources and produces summaries, outlines, and study guides—supported on many campuses.
- Bring AI prompts into Google Sheets for data cleanup, summaries, and categorization in admin workflows.
- Chat with PDFs to extract key points and citations—useful for policy docs and reading packets.
- Converts papers and chapters into summary flashcards highlighting key points, figures, and references for faster prep.
- Teacher-oriented assistant that drafts emails, rubrics, newsletters, and plans—designed to reduce administrative overhead.
- Writing & Communication
Recommended:
- Institutional writing support for students and staff—clarity, tone, and AI-assisted drafting with admin controls. St. Kate's has a subscription but currently does not enable the built-in AI writing assistant.
Other Options:
- Content workspace for advancement/comms teams to produce on-brand emails, web copy, and campaigns efficiently.
- Marketing-oriented AI for creating consistent, on-brand messaging—useful for recruitment and program promotion.
- Paraphrasing and grammar tools that help students revise drafts—use with academic integrity guidance.
- Academic writing assistant that checks grammar, tone, and field-specific conventions—helpful for manuscripts and grant drafts.
- Distraction-free editor with AI support to help writers plan, draft, and revise course or program content.
- Image Creation and Editing
Gemini and ChatGPT have built-in image generators that can be accessed from their normal chat interface.
- Automates background removal and image enhancements for course materials and marketing.
- Generative image creation with fine control; suitable for visual assets in design and media programs.
- Text-to-image model for high-quality visuals in lectures, studio prompts, and creative research.
- Fast background removal and product-style images; helpful for galleries, archives, and marketing pages.
- Batch image tools for quick edits and social-ready graphics for departmental communication.
- Audio Creation & Editing
- AI voice generation for accessible course audio, voiceovers, and announcements.
- Text-to-music generation for media studies and sound design assignments.
- Music generation and editing for creative arts programs and multimedia projects.
- Video Creation & Editing
- Google's video recording and editing software. Integrates with its AI tools (Gemini, Veo) for Pro subscribers.
- Text-to-video model from Kuaishou with 720p/1080p modes—emerging creative tool for media programs; availability varies by region.
- Text-to-video tool for short concept clips in media and design coursework.
- AI video editing and generation for lectures, explainer videos, and media courses.
- OpenAI’s video-generation model; currently in limited access and best followed for research and media studies use cases.
- Avatar-based video creation—produce talking-head explainer videos without filming; handy for course overviews and training.
- Browser-based video editor with captions, screen recorder, and quick cleanup—ideal for lecture clips, assignment intros, and student media projects.
- Gemini-based video creation tool. Currently only availabe for Gemini Pro subscribers.
- AI-assisted video creation for course announcements, overviews, and explainers without heavy editing skills.
- Design & Media Creation
- Template-rich design and presentation creation for course visuals, infographics, and assignments with LMS integrations.
- AI voice platform for realistic text-to-speech, dubbing, and voice cloning—create accessible readings and narration for course media.
- Quick social and slide visuals with AI generation—handy for event flyers and course graphics.
- Presentation Creator
- Turns outlines or documents into polished decks and shareable web pages; exports to Google Slides or PowerPoint.
- Free templates for Google Slides and PowerPoint—helpful for lectures, defenses, and department presentations.
- Chatbots & Tutors
- Platform for creating and interacting with AI “characters” (personality-driven chatbots) used for roleplay, storytelling, and conversation.
- AI chatbot platform for higher ed that answers student services questions and routes support tickets.
- Google’s free app that helps students study by explaining problems step-by-step—useful for self-study and tutoring centers.
- On-demand tutoring service now branded as Pear Deck Tutor, offering 24/7 support and writing feedback for institutions.
- Coding & Technical Tools
- AI-enabled code editor that helps students and researchers prototype, debug, and explain code.
- Browser-based IDE with AI code help and instant hosting—great for programming courses and quick prototypes without local setup.
- Research & Data Analysis
- Research assistant that finds papers, extracts data, and synthesizes evidence with citations—useful for literature scans and scoping reviews.
- Evidence-grounded search that shows how papers are cited (supporting/contrasting) to help evaluate claims during research.
- Computational engine for math, science, and data queries; supports demos and homework checks.
- Speech to Text
- Fast, accurate transcription of audio/video with generous free tier—useful for interviews, lectures, and accessibility.
- Teaching & Learning Tools
- Workspace for teams to pin, search, and discuss content with AI—handy for organizing program materials and answering recurring questions.
- Chrome extension that generates lesson plans, feedback, rubrics, and quizzes in Docs/Slides/Classroom to reduce prep time.
- Builds interactive lesson slides with polls and real-time feedback; supports quick formative checks in class.
- Interactive lesson platform that turns slides and study sets into self-paced adventures with checks for understanding—useful for active learning in any class size.
- Teacher-built bank of generators (lesson plans, organizers, accessibility supports, games) that accelerates prep and differentiation.
- Teacher planner that generates structured lesson plans, handouts, and slide outlines to accelerate prep.
- Online assessment and proctoring suite with remote invigilation, question banks, and analytics—suited for high-stakes or large-scale exams.
- Assessment platform that streamlines grading for paper, PDF, and code assignments with rubrics, autograding, and analytics.
- Educator-focused assistant from Khan Academy for lesson planning, formative prompts, and differentiation ideas.
- Educator-built suite (lesson plans, quizzes, IEP supports, rubrics) to save time and support differentiation.
- Builds private, rubric-aware AI tutors and autograders; instructors control prompts and visibility while monitoring student progress across courses.
- Study platform with practice activities and AI-generated questions; supports self-testing and review.
- Captures student explanations (audio/drawing) and gives instant AI feedback—useful for formative assessment and reasoning practice.