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  A I will not replace teachers. Education thrives not just on content but also on the social environment created by educators in their classrooms. Over time, all disciplines and teaching methods evolve to meet the changing societal and work needs. For instance, the availability of Google and Wikipedia has shown that mere access to information is insufficient for learning. Similarly, MOOCs and online videos haven't replaced classroom teaching. AI will definitely become a valuable resource for educators and students, but educators will remain indispensable. A 2023 AI Policy Report by the Department of Education emphasizes that people should always be central ( DoE Policy Report, 2023 ). Education is defined more by students, parents, and educators than by technology. While AI can fully automate many tasks in industrial settings, in education, human involvement will remain essential. Moreover, while AI can provide vast amounts of information, it cannot teach cognition and meta-cognit...

Educators at different levels can have varying needs. Issues that an elementary school teacher faces in his everyday work can be entirely different from what a professor at a research institution does. Moreover, the same tool may not be useful to students in different institutions. Students enrolled in a course on communication at Saint Louis Community College may have a different foundation compared to those taking a similar course at Washington University. Without a strong foundational knowledge, the use of AI tools such as chatbots can be ineffective. The outcome of using an AI tool depends on the capability and the knowledge of the user. At Process Feedback, we value accessibility. Many students and institutions worldwide cannot afford to pay for using tools. Here are some free and highly accessible tools that educators at all levels may find useful: 1. Text Transcribing and Summarizing Tools Educators and education leaders spend a significant amount of time attending meetings, tak...