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Research & Studying
NotebookLM
Best forYou give it your own lecture notes, slides, or PDFs. It answers your questions using only your files — so the facts always match your course. It can even make a short audio summary, like a podcast.
Use honestlyUpload your own notes. Ask it questions about what you studied. Do not use it to write your assignment — use it to understand your material better.
I am a foundation student. I uploaded my lecture notes on plagiarism. Give me 5 simple questions to test myself before the exam.
Gemini / ChatGPT
Best forAsk it to explain a hard topic in simple words. Good for definitions, easy examples, and analogies when the textbook is too difficult.
Use honestlyUse it to understand — not to copy. Read the explanation, close the app, then write the idea in your own words.
I am a university foundation student. Explain what academic integrity means in easy A2 English. Give me one simple example.
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Summaries & Notes
Claude.ai
Best forGood for long, difficult articles or textbook chapters. It reads a lot of text quickly and gives a clear, simple summary.
Use honestlyAfter you get the summary, write the key ideas in your own notebook. Do not copy the summary — use it to understand, then close it and write.
I am a beginner student [A2 level]. Summarise this chapter in 4 simple bullet points. Use easy words.
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Images & Presentations
Canva AI
Best forMakes images and gives ready-to-use slide templates. Good for charts, visuals, and professional-looking presentations.
Use honestlyYou choose the design and the content. Use it to make your slides look good — but write your own words on every slide.
Make a clean, simple slide template for a 3-slide university presentation. Blue and white colours.
Adobe Firefly / ChatGPT
Best forType a description and it creates a picture for your poster or project. Safe to use and easy to control.
Use honestlyYou give the idea — the AI draws it. Always tell your teacher the image was made by AI.
Create a simple image of a university student studying honestly at a library desk. Realistic style, warm lighting.
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Video Production
CapCut
Best forFast and easy for video projects. Its AI can add subtitles, remove the background, or use quick editing templates.
Use honestlyYou decide what goes in the video. Use CapCut to edit and improve your video — not to replace your ideas.
Add subtitles to my video automatically. Keep the font simple and easy to read.
InVideo AI
Best forType a description and it builds a short video with footage, a script, and a voiceover.
Use honestlyYou give the idea and check everything carefully. Fix anything that is wrong or does not sound like you. Tell your teacher AI helped you make it.
Make a 30-second video about why doing your own university work is important. Simple language, A2 level, positive tone.
Remember
Use AI to help you think — not to think for you. Your learning is yours to keep.