If you're looking for a classroom management tool that lets teachers keep an eye on students and offer more personalized feedback, Hāpara is a good choice. It's integrated with Google Workspace for Education and offers features like a student dashboard for quick access to Google Classroom assignments, real-time monitoring of student progress and an AI-powered web filter to keep students safe. Hāpara also has tools for differentiating online lessons and offering feedback, so it's a good all-purpose tool for teachers.
Another good candidate is Lightspeed Systems. It's a suite of tools for K-12 districts that includes content filtering, device management and real-time monitoring of student activity. Lightspeed Systems also has early intervention tools to try to head off problems like cyberbullying and violence. It offers several products, including Lightspeed Alert for spotting early warning signs and Lightspeed Classroom Management for teachers to control what's on students' screens.
If you're looking for AI-powered help, MagicSchool is worth a look. It offers a variety of tools for lesson planning, differentiated instruction and student communication. With tools like an AI-proof assignment generator and an accommodation suggestion tool, it can help with administrative tasks and cut teacher burnout. MagicSchool also integrates with common LMS tools like Google Classroom and is designed to ensure safety and privacy.
Fetchy is another good tool for K-12 teachers, offering AI-powered productivity tools that can save you hours a day. It can help you with tasks like providing feedback, lesson planning and motivating students. Fetchy is FERPA compliant and offers flexible subscription plans so it can be used in a variety of educational settings. Its frequent updates based on user feedback means it's likely to remain a useful tool for teachers.