Welcome to another insightful recap from our Innovative EdTech series! In June 2024, we dived into the transformative power of Twee, an AI-powered tool that's quickly becoming a favourite among educators. If you missed the live workshop, here’s a summary of the top tips and tricks shared to help you unlock the future of education with Twee.

Introduction to Twee

Twee is an AI-powered tool designed to streamline lesson creation, saving educators time while sparking fresh ideas for engaging students. While it markets itself as a tool for English teachers, its versatility makes it applicable across various subjects, from science to geography.

Getting Started with Twee

• Signing Up: Head to app.twee.com to sign up for a free account or log in if you already have one.

• Dashboard Overview: Once logged in, you'll find a user-friendly interface with categorised AI tools for reading, writing, vocabulary, listening, speaking, and grammar.

Key Features and Demonstrations

1. Creating Texts on a Topic

   • Example: Generate a biography of Tim Burton.

   • Usage: Create engaging texts for lessons or homework, tailored to specific genres and vocabulary.

2. Generating Comprehensive Activities

   • From a single text, Twee can generate:

     • Discussion Questions: Foster classroom discussions with questions like "Have you watched any Tim Burton films?"

     • Creative Writing Prompts: Encourage students to write social media posts or blog entries about their favourite directors.

     • True/False Statements: Quickly assess comprehension with automated true/false questions.

3. Utilising Video and Audio Content

   • Video Summaries and Questions: Upload a video or audio file, and Twee will generate summaries, multiple-choice questions, and true/false statements.

   • Example: Using a TED Ed video, Twee can create engaging questions to test students' understanding.

4. Vocabulary Building Tools

   • Essential Vocabulary Lists: Generate lists of essential vocabulary for any topic, such as "Introduction to Common 3D Shapes."

   • Matching Exercises: Create matching exercises for words and definitions.

   • Sentence Creation: Use targeted vocabulary in various sentences to reinforce learning.

5. Grammar and Sentence Structure

   • Scramble Words: Create exercises where students reorder scrambled sentences.

   • Matching Halves: Develop activities where students match halves of sentences correctly.

6. Speaking and Discussion Tools

   • Discussion Questions: Generate questions to initiate class discussions on topics like "The Hero's Journey."

   • Interesting Facts and Quotes: Find interesting facts or quotes on a given topic to enhance lessons.

Plans and Pricing

• Free Plan: Limited to 20 text tools and 10 media tools per month with a 5-minute limit on media content.

• Pro Plan: $11.95USD/month or $89.95USD/year with unlimited text tools, 100 media tools per month, and a 10-minute limit on media content.

• School Plan: Customized for schools, providing multiple teacher access with similar benefits to the Pro Plan.

Why Use Twee?

1. Saves Time: Streamline lesson planning and reduce busy work by generating engaging activities in seconds.

2. Boosts Engagement: Differentiated activities tailored to various student levels.

3. Sparks Creativity: Overcome writer’s block with AI-generated ideas and activities.

4. Focus on Students: Spend more time on personalised feedback and less on creating resources.

Conclusion

Twee is a game-changer for educators, offering a plethora of tools to enhance lesson planning and student engagement. Whether you're a seasoned teacher or new to the field, Twee's AI capabilities can significantly reduce your workload and elevate your teaching strategies.

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