Podcastle now has a great selection of AI voice for text to voice scripting. There is still a free subscription too https://podcastle.ai/ai-voices

This is well worth reading if you want to understand more about Agentic AI - https://reprint.forrester.com/reports/with-agentic-ai-generative-ai-is-evolving-from-words-to-actions-9c6cf2d9/index.html

This AI tool can produce short movies (55 seconds for free 3 mins for subscribers) It’s amazing to see how quickly these tools are progressing https://focalml.com/

I’ve just published my latest book on AI for autonomous teacher development. You can get 40% off all this week by using the coupon code LAUNCH when you pay. https://payhip.com/b/Y1e4H

An AI especially for creative writers (who aren’t feeling very creative) https://sudowrite.com/muse

A handy tool for blocking suggested videos and comments when using YouTube in the classroom https://unhook.app/

A handy tool for blocking suggested videos and comments when using YouTube in the classroom https://unhook.app/

You can download this lesson plan for free today buy clicking on ‘Buy Now’ then adding the coupon code FREEFRIDAY https://payhip.com/b/DBwjz

This is fun. Just click the screen and move the mouse around. It’s supposed to help you relax. https://www.breakme.now/

Revolutionizing Language Assessment with AI: Can we get there in 2025? https://fltmag.com/language-assessment-ai/

Interesting tool for note-taking and organisation. It also works offline. https://www.noteey.com/

Get students practicing their listening and pronunciation for homework https://payhip.com/peacheypublications/blog/news/the-teachers-classroom-app-speaking-activities-for-homework

Image2Prompt - Free Image to Prompt Generator is a free AI-powered tool that converts images into detailed prompts for AI image generators like Midjourney and Stable Diffusion. With 7 free daily conversions and support for 15+ languages - students could write descriptions of images and then compare with the AI generated prompt. https://image2prompt.net/

This looks like it will be very useful as we start to tie down what it means to be AI literate. https://openedculture.org/projects/dimensions-of-ai-literacies/

This article gives a useful overview of the 'potential' of AI to impact assessment. https://elearningindustry.com/revolutionizing-education-with-ai-driven-assessments

Something wonderful to listen to on a quiet Sunday https://youtu.be/Gb1FrnjlXoo?si=KOrkKx2DROLa4O35

I’ve just completed a big update on The Digital Toolbox - It now has a searchable database of more than 240 digital tools and 150 articles. It can be installed on your phone, laptop or accessed through the browser https://payhip.com/b/y9xmN

Just published my free Edtech & ELT Newsletter for March 2025 - This is my first one on the Substack platform. I hope you find it useful.
https://nikpeachey.substack.com/?r=ojb9d

I’ve just been checking out MockReady - It looks like an interesting tool for developing speaking skills with AI feedback - You can also partner with real people and give each other feedback. This is how it describes itself - “MockReady is an AI-powered language platform that helps users improve their English speaking skills with instant feedback. It simulates real conversations and proficiency exams like IELTS and TOEFL, analyzing pronunciation, grammar, vocabulary, and fluency to provide personalized recommendations.” https://mockready.com/aref/VL7QDWAM

Here’s another speaking tutor app that sounds impressive. Only available of PC at present so I haven’t tried it. “Fluento is an AI-powered app designed to enhance spoken English fluency and confidence. Its key features include: Instant Feedback: Provides real-time analysis and personalized feedback on grammar, pronunciation, and vocabulary. AI Teacher: Offers tailored tips and challenges during practice sessions, even helping you complete sentences when you're stuck. Integration into Online Conversations: Seamlessly plugs into virtual meetings on platforms like Zoom or Google Meet to offer real-time feedback on your speech. Community of Learners: Allows users to connect, share progress, seek advice, and stay motivated.” https://www.fluento.ai/