AI Toolkit
The AI tools I actually use
Not an exhaustive list — a curated one. These are the tools in regular rotation in my own teaching, writing, and building, with an honest note on what each is best for.
ChatGPT
General-purpose thinking partner — drafting, brainstorming, explaining concepts, and working through ideas out loud.
Claude
Long-form writing, careful reasoning, and working with large documents or research — my go-to for nuanced, thoughtful drafts.
Gemini
Quick research questions and anything that benefits from tight integration with Google Docs, Sheets, and Search.
NotebookLM
Turning a stack of your own source documents — readings, notes, research — into summaries, study guides, and audio overviews.
Lovable
Building working app prototypes from plain-language descriptions — no coding background required.
Vercel
Taking a finished app or website live, for free, in minutes. This site is hosted there.
GitHub
Storing and tracking versions of your code or content so nothing ever truly gets lost.
Canva
Fast, beautiful graphics for social media, slides, and course materials — no design degree needed.
Adobe Tools
Deeper photo, video, and design editing when a project needs more polish than a quick template.
Blotato
Scheduling and repurposing content across social platforms without living inside five different apps.
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