Tool Spotlights
Artificial Intelligence is rapidly reshaping teaching and learning. For many instructors, the question is simple: How can I use AI in my classroom today — and do so responsibly?
Teaching with AI: Tool Spotlight provides practical answers. Each issue of Online Learning News highlights one AI tool that faculty can apply right away, with:
- A real teaching scenario
- A practical example
- One strength
- One risk
- A quick way to try it out
Over time, this collection will grow into a directory of AI tools — a trusted, easy-to-use guide for experimenting with AI while keeping academic integrity, equity, and student success at the centre.
Explore the tools below to find ways to save time, spark new approaches, and enrich student learning experiences.
Disclaimer: Contact North | Contact Nord shares these tools for information purposes only and does not endorse them. Faculty should review suitability before use.
Tools
Improve student critical thinking and communication while maintaining grading integrity
Automate the workflow of assigning, calibrating, and managing peer reviews
Design lesson plans and activities in minutes
Helping faculty create engaging, relevant, and time-efficient learning materials — such as lesson plans, graphic organizers, and quick formative activities