Reviews, field notes and practical guidance for teachers and school leaders working out where AI helps, and where it gets in the way.
I write about lesson planning, assessment, AI literacy and school policy. Each piece starts with a question I hear from educators, not a product brief.
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The best AI tools for primary teachers in 2026, tested in real classrooms by Dan Fitzpatrick — from Chalkie AI to MagicSchool. Save hours a week without losing your judgement.
The best AI tools for parent communication in 2026, tested by Dan Fitzpatrick — from MagicSchool's family messaging and TeacherMatic's templates to StaffDraft's educator-voice ghostwriting.
The best AI personalised learning tools for teachers in 2026, independently tested in real classrooms. SchoolAI, Diffit, MagicSchool, and more — compared with honest reviews from Dan Fitzpatrick.
The best AI revision and exam prep tools for teachers in 2026 — independently tested across the AI Educator Tools directory, with honest verdicts on what actually helps students retain knowledge.
A tested guide to the AI marking and feedback tools that actually reduce teacher workload in 2026 — without sacrificing the quality your students deserve.
Tools for essays and formative feedback compared on response quality, teacher oversight and the time they save.
Lesson preparation, marking, reports and administration: the tasks where current tools save time, and the ones they do not.
Tools for adapting texts, tasks and support across mixed-ability classes, based on a review of more than 90 products.
Six AI worksheet generators compared on how much of the page you can edit, reading levels, free-plan caps and export.
Tools for quizzes, practice and participation, with a clear line between useful interaction and novelty.
Slide makers and lesson presentation tools compared on speed, editing, curriculum fit and final quality.
Tools for policy, communication, data and administration, chosen for the work school leaders handle every week.
