AI is something of a taboo subject in the educational space right now, mostly due to concerns of potential cheating and plagiarism. Though of course AI must be used in an ethical and responsible manner, there are many ways that it can be used to bolster a student’s ability to review, learn and retain vital information related to their studies. Be it creating personal study guides, practice quizzes or even interactive video game style testing tools, there are many free and low-cost AI study tools that students can use to help them ace their next test.

Quiz Yourself with Quizlet

Quizlet is a good place to start for a free AI-based learning platform to help students study for just about any topic. Create flash cards, generate tests in a variety of formats and even let the site guide toward areas of focus that need more attention based on correct and incorrect answers. Another nice feature is the ability to access study materials that other platform users have already created, saving time and expanding the mind.

Q-Chat is the most direct use of AI, serving as an AI tutor where students ask questions and get responses in real time. In regard to the cost of Quizlet, many features are free to students, but some require a monthly subscription fee to Quizlet Plus.

Break it Down with Explain Like I’m Five

When all the jargon and high-level complexities of what must be learned becomes too overwhelming, that is when it is helpful to have a tool to boil things down to their simplest essence and then build from there. Explain Like I’m 5 (or ELI5) can take complex technical or scientific ideas and translate them into layman’s terms. This is a tool that might be particularly useful for our Life University Doctor of Chiropractic (D.C.) students not only as they progress through the D.C. program, but also as a tool to begin to grow a bedside manner that allows for more authentic and useful answers to patient questions in an understandable manner.

Make the Most of Your Notes with Exam Cram

If you are a diligent note taker, Exam Cram can put those notes to work. It is an especially useful application for Apple afficionados, as you can connect the Apple Notes app to allow for most relevant content. Lectures, slides and other materials can also be connected. Lastly, you can create study sessions and schedules that keep you on track for success!

All-In-One Stop Educational AI: Geleza

Geleza is a Chat GPT style AI platform with an academic focus, designed to put all the best tools in one place for easy access. However, the free version is limited to 100 tokens of use monthly, so for those who want to use it frequently, some cost will be required.

Trying something new? Check out AI Tutor

Are you interested in exploring a new topic or taking a new class. AI Tutor can create a custom course of study for you on just about any topic imaginable. It’s a good way to get to know the foundational basics of a particular course of study or even take things deeper.

One note of caution: AI works by extrapolating information from varied sources across the internet. That being said, sometimes it can generate questionable or incorrect results. If you come across information that you are unsure about, be sure to cross-reference it with trusted sources or check with your instructors as appropriate.