Battle of the AIs

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An Educator’s Guide to Choosing the Right Platform

Lisa Nielsen | The Innovative Educator

Not All AI Platforms Are Created Equal

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- Assumption: All AI tools are the same

- Reality: Major differences in integration, security, and features

- Goal: Help staff pick the right tool for safe, effective use

Platform Comparison at a Glance

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- Focus: School staff—not students

- Use Cases: Communication, planning, content creation

- Platforms: Gemini, Copilot, ChatGPT

If You Use Google Workspace, Gemini Wins

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- Seamless integration with Gmail, Docs, Sheets, Slides

- Great for creative and dynamic content

- Taps into your Drive to retrieve data

Multimedia Magic with Gemini

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- Google Vids: Create professional videos from scripts

- Google Veo: Generate cinematic video from prompts

- NotebookLM: Summarize, ask questions, create podcasts

Copilot Means Business

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- Embedded in Outlook, Teams, Word, Excel

- Summarizes threads, drafts responses, logs to-dos

- Ideal for principals, admin, ops staff

Operations + Compliance = Copilot

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- Review inbox and draft dashboards

- Track contributions, prep performance reviews

- Built with compliance and privacy in mind

ChatGPT: Powerful But Risky

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- Great for personal tasks: poems, travel plans, ideas

- But lacks data agreements with districts

- Not safe for identifiable or student data

Match the Tool to the Task

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- Don’t chase trends—make informed choices

- Align with district policies

- Consider integration, privacy, and use cases

How to Decide What's Right

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- Is the platform approved by the district?

- Where do staff already work (Google, Microsoft)?

- What tasks are we trying to support?

- Are staff trained in safe, responsible use?

The Right Tool Unlocks the Right Results

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- Smart AI use drives efficiency, creativity, and trust

- Train staff. Set boundaries. Pick wisely.