Question: Do you know of a tool that helps teachers create more engaging lesson plans and tracks student performance in real-time?

For lesson planning and real-time student assessment, LessonUp is a good option. It lets teachers build and edit lessons with interactive elements, and it comes with tools like Maia AI Assistant, a Lesson Library with thousands of customizable lessons, and real-time progress tracking. The service also offers professional development resources and multiple pricing levels to accommodate different needs.

Another tool is MagicSchool, an AI platform with a range of lesson planning, differentiation, assessment and communication tools. It's got more than 60 AI tools, integrates with Learning Management Systems like Google Classroom, and has extensive training materials. MagicSchool is free for teachers to use, so it's a low-cost option for schools looking to simplify workflows and bring AI into the classroom.

For those who want a more complete ecosystem, Pear Deck Learning offers assessments, immediate feedback, differentiated instruction and gamified practice. Its tools include Pear Assessment for customizable assessments, Pear Deck for interactive presentations and Pear Practice for gamified learning. The service integrates with tools like Google and Microsoft, with a focus on student engagement and data-driven instruction.

Last, Gibbly is an AI-based service that creates ready-to-use lessons, quizzes and assessments. It can map lessons to local curriculum standards, and it's got a progress dashboard to see how students are doing. Gibbly is designed to cut lesson planning time dramatically so teachers can spend more time on other parts of their jobs.