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I made this visual because I kept wondering: how do I actually know if a student used AI to write something?

Lately, I’ve been getting work that just doesn’t sound like the student I know. And I don’t want to jump to conclusions or play detective… but I also don’t want to ignore it.

So I pulled together some of the things I’ve noticed, little clues like:

• A sudden leap to perfect grammar

• Big fancy words that feel out of place

• Writing that just… doesn’t have that personal spark

Not so long ago, I used to open whatever search engine was in front of me and hope for the best. I’d try AI tools without really knowing what they were good at. Sometimes it worked, but often, I wasted time or got mediocre results.

What changed everything? Realizing that not all tools are made for the same job.

Some search engines are great for digging up trustworthy sources. Others help me brainstorm, write clearly, or create lesson materials with images, text, and even video. Once I started matching the right tool to the right task, my planning got faster, my teaching got sharper, and I had more energy to support my students.

So I’m curious: Which AI tool or search engine has made a real difference in your teaching practice?

Have a good weekend. 🔆