Faculty Resource Index
Directory of widely used resources to support IT faculty.
Generative AI Platforms
| Title | Description | IT Edu Use Cases | Cost | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boodlebox.AI | Subscription plans include access to multiple premium AI models, collaboration features, and enterprise-grade security for education. | Built for education with multiple platform options for students and faculty. | Free basic plan with limitation and unlimited plans for $16/month for education. | Link |
| ChatGPT (OpenAI) | Conversational AI for generating human-like text based on prompts. Useful for tutoring, writing assistance, code help, and more. | Tutoring assistant, curriculum design, coding help, discussion prompts, student writing feedback. | Free (GPT-3.5), Paid (GPT-4.5 via ChatGPT Plus at $20/month) | Link |
| Claude (Anthropic) | Conversational AI platform focused on safety and long-context reasoning. | Analyzing long documents, summarizing academic texts, student coaching. | Free tier available; Pro version $20/month | Link |
| Codex (OpenAI via API) | AI model optimized for code generation; powers GitHub Copilot. | Custom coding tools, automated grading, code analysis. | Pay-as-you-go API | Link |
| Copilot (GitHub) | AI-powered coding assistant that suggests code and helps automate software development tasks. | Student coding support, faster prototyping, demonstrating code structure and logic. | Free for students and educators; otherwise $10/month individual | Link |
| DALL·E | AI image generator that can create visual content from text. | Visual aids for teaching, student projects, cybersecurity and networking diagrams. | Free with credits; Pro via OpenAI | Link |
| DeepL Write | Advanced AI writing tool focused on clarity and tone. | Technical report writing, resumes, soft-skills coaching. | Free with premium upgrade | Link |
| Elicit | Research assistant that helps automate literature reviews and academic reasoning tasks. | Research skills training, evidence-based assignments, curriculum development. | Free | Link |
| Google Gemini (formerly Bard) | AI chatbot integrated with Google tools, offering real-time search and generation capabilities. | Student research, project planning, AI concept demonstrations. | Free with Google account | Link |
| GrammarlyGO | AI writing assistant that enhances clarity, tone, and correctness of written content. | Writing assignments, peer feedback training, proposal writing support. | Free basic plan; Premium starts at $12/month | Link |
| Grok (xAI) | Developed by Elon Musk’s xAI, known for real-time access to X/Twitter data and a conversational, sometimes witty personality. | Generate lesson outlines, question/quiz generation, standalone assistant. | Free basic plan; Super plan starts at $30/month. Must have X account. | Link |
| Khanmigo (Khan Academy) | AI tutor and teaching assistant developed by Khan Academy, designed specifically for education. | Tutoring students in computer science, helping educators personalize learning. | Pilot program, paid subscription (varies) | Link |
| MagicSchool AI | AI tool specifically designed for educators, including rubric creation, parent communications, and more. | Streamline admin tasks, generate IT course content. | Free and Pro ($8-$12/month) | Link |
| Napkin AI | AI-powered storytelling/presentation platform. | Visual aids for teaching, student projects, cybersecurity and networking diagrams. | Free, premium option | Link |
| Notion AI | AI built into Notion for summarizing, drafting, brainstorming, and more. | Project planning, syllabus creation, note summarization. | Free trial, then paid | Link |
| Perplexity AI | AI-powered search and Q&A engine with citation support. | Research, assignment support, fact-checking, AI literacy education. | Free; Pro version available ($20/month) | Link |
| Poe | Developed by Quora that allows users to interact with a variety of AI chatbots, including models from OpenAI, Anthropic, and others, all in one place. | Access to multiple AI models, custom chatbox creation, auotmation, personalized learning, ease of use | Free basic; Premium $4.99/month | Link |
| QuillBot | AI paraphrasing and grammar-check tool focused on academic writing. | Helps students refine writing, citations, paraphrasing. | Free basic; Premium ~$9.95/month | Link |
| Replit Ghostwriter | AI developer tool integrated with the Replit online IDE. | Real-time coding assistant in a cloud IDE; great for student projects. | Free tier available | Link |
| Sora (OpenAI) | It is text-to-video model. It generates one minute video with maintaining quality based on user’s prompt. | Educators can produce engaging videos to illustrate complex concepts. | Free, premium option | Link |
| Synthesia | AI video generation platform for creating instructional videos using avatars. | Creating engaging content for hybrid/online learning. | Starts at $30/month | Link |
| Tome | AI-powered storytelling/presentation platform. | Create engaging class presentations, student project visuals. | Free with optional paid plans | Link |
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The resources listed here are shared based on input from NITIC leadership and network members. They are provided for informational purposes only and do not represent official endorsements by NITIC or the National Science Foundation. Users should evaluate each resource independently to determine its relevance and suitability.