🎥 Innovative EdTech Episode #013 Recap

Finding Your Magic with MagicSchool.AI

Evolve EdTech has kicked off its 2025 Innovative EdTech series with a deep dive into one of the most talked-about AI-powered tools in education: MagicSchool.AI.

In the opening episode of the year, Tristan Heron, the creator of Evolve EdTech, welcomes viewers back for another season of free professional learning designed to support educators in making the most of educational technology. With a refined schedule for 2025, Innovative EdTech will now feature eight episodes, aligning with the Australian school terms—making content more timely, manageable, and relevant for local teachers.

What’s Inside This Episode?

This episode focused on exploring 10 practical tools within MagicSchool.AI that can save teachers time, support differentiation, streamline lesson planning, and improve student engagement. Viewers were treated to real-time demonstrations and practical examples of how each tool can be integrated into the classroom.

🔍 Featured Tools Demonstrated:

1. Worksheet Generator – Quickly create worksheets tailored to year levels and curriculum content.

2. Text Summariser – Condense long texts into bite-sized, accessible summaries.

3. Text Leveler – Adjust reading materials for students working at different levels.

4. Unit Plan Generator – Build foundational unit outlines aligned to key learning outcomes.

5. YouTube Video Summariser – Create short, clear summaries from video transcripts.

6. YouTube Video Questions – Generate multiple choice or short-answer questions based on any YouTube video transcript.

7. PD Planner – Plan high-impact professional learning sessions for staff.

8. Classroom Management Tool – Receive practical strategies to address common behavioural challenges.

9. Multiple Choice Quiz Generator – Quickly develop assessment questions for pre- and post-tests.

10. Vocabulary List Generator – Build glossary lists and word banks for specific topics or texts.

Why MagicSchool.AI?

As highlighted in the episode, MagicSchool.AI is not just another AI tool—it’s an education-specific platform built to assist, not replace, educators. With features tailored to teachers' daily tasks, it acts as a digital teaching assistant that can help reduce workload, boost creativity, and promote effective differentiation.

Magic School also offers free certification courses for educators interested in levelling up their AI skills, making it an excellent resource for teachers looking to stay ahead in the evolving edtech landscape.

You can catch up with the recording by accessing clicking on the recording below:

Looking Ahead

The next episode of Innovative EdTech will air on Wednesday, 19 March 2025, focusing on 10 ways to use QR codes in the classroom—a highly practical session for teachers looking to embed digital access points into their lessons.

Stay Connected

To keep up with Innovative EdTech episodes and access downloadable resources, templates, and professional learning, visit the Evolve EdTech website. You can also subscribe to the Evolve EdTech YouTube Channel to never miss an episode.