The explosion of AI-generative tools has not yet proved to be a boon for education. Questions about accuracy and bias are secondary to the main issue: Do AI generative tools help teachers teach and students learn? The jury is still out on this question. Nevertheless, I embarked on a journey to explore the free AI slide tools available, hoping to discover gold—or at least bitcoin.
What I actually discovered is more like lead than gold. While each of the free platforms include some useful features, none combine substantial utility with the ability for a free download. Still, a few come close enough to be worth trying.
