Question: I need a solution that automates mundane tasks for teachers, freeing up time for more important things, do you know of any?

If you're looking for a tool to automate some of the drudgery of a teacher's job, Fetchy is a good place to start. The virtual assistant offers a variety of AI-powered productivity tools to help teachers get work done faster, freeing up an average of 2.5 hours a day. Fetchy can create permission slips, handle problem behavior, create feedback and create engaging lesson plans. It's geared for K-12 teachers but can be used by others, too, and offers subscription plans for different needs.

Another tool worth a look is MagicSchool. The AI-powered platform offers tools for lesson planning, differentiated instruction and student communication. Among its features are a 5E model science lesson plan generator, AI-proof assignment suggestions and an academic content generator. MagicSchool is designed to reduce teacher burnout by automating some of the work and comes with a training system to get teachers up to speed. It can be integrated with common LMS systems and is designed to ensure privacy and safety.

If you use Chrome, Brisk is a useful extension that works with Google Docs, Slides, YouTube and web articles. It offers several AI-powered tools like a targeted feedback generator, AI presentation maker and AI quiz maker to help teachers quickly create educational materials and handle administrative tasks. Brisk offers a free plan for educators and premium features and support for schools and districts.

Last, CoGrader is an automated grading tool that can free up a lot of time for educators with immediate first-pass feedback and grades based on rubrics instructors set. It integrates with Google Classroom and offers bulk export options for Canvas and Schoology. CoGrader's AI-based grading system is designed to be fair and consistent for students and teachers. It offers a few different pricing tiers, including a free plan that grades 100 papers per month.