Generative AI Tools Analysis for Higher Education

• Analysis of "Generative AI Tools" report
• The report was prepared for Universidad Dr. Andrés Bello, Sede San Salvador; Facultad Escuela de Postgrados; Gloria del Carmen Sánchez Martínez (SM4189012024), on Sunday, January 19, 2025

Introduction

• Generative artificial intelligence tools are transforming higher education teaching and learning.
• Technologies such as automatic presentation creation, text-to-voice synthesis, interactive digital tests, and Google Meet enhancements offer innovative solutions for customizing educational experiences.
• The report addresses key tools, highlighting their relevance in training professionals for the challenges of the current digital environment.

Objective

• To explore and describe the use of generative artificial intelligence tools in higher education.
• To focus on its application in presentation design, synthetic voice generation, digital evaluation creation, and improvement of synchronous sessions.
• To promote more efficient and inclusive teaching.

AI Tools for Presentations

Magic Design (Canva)

• Magic Design is a new AI feature in Canva.
• It automatically generates slides based on a topic or content, making it a practical tool for saving time in visual material creation.
• Pro plan: $6.50/month per user, includes access to all premium resources and unlimited storage.
• Teams plan: from $15/month per user, offers advanced features for teams and collaboration.
• Create custom slides from a topic or description.
• Design suggestions with color, font, and style options.
• Website: https://www.canva.com/es_mx/diseno-magico/
• Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CrQzmq-RvSA

SlidesAI

• SlidesAI is an AI tool that automatically generates presentations from simple text.
• Transform information into well-structured and visually appealing slides by entering a summary or basic text.
• Free: up to 3 presentations per month with basic functions.
• Pro: $10/month, includes more customization options and up to 10 presentations per month.
• Premium: $20/month, offers advanced features and unlimited presentations.
• Automatically generate slides based on text.
• Customize colors, fonts, and styles.
• Transforms ideas rapidly into professional presentations.
• Website: https://www.slidesai.io/
• Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r5d-pk3U544&t=4s

Beautiful.ai

• This tool is designed to create presentations with AI assistance.
• Free: limited trial period.
• Pro: $12/month billed annually; includes advanced templates and greater storage capacity.
• Team: $40/month per user, designed for teams with collaborative functions.
• Enterprise: personalized pricing for large companies.
• Offers automatic design templates for professional presentations.
• Provides animations and automatic transitions.
• Incorporates real-time collaborative functionalities for teams.
• Exports to PDF and PowerPoint formats.
• Website: https://www.beautiful.ai
• Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AzPQ0ifgl20

AI Tools for Text-to-Speech

Amazon Polly

• This Amazon Web Services tool uses artificial intelligence to convert text into natural-sounding speech.
• Free: first million characters per month for the first 12 months.
• Pay-as-you-go: $4 per million characters after the free period.
• Offers a wide variety of realistic voices with natural tones.
• Allows customization via SSML (Speech Synthesis Markup Language).
• Generates real-time voice or downloadable audio files.
• Compatible with web and mobile applications.
• Website: https://aws.amazon.com/polly/
• Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qc7BqJ4kqZw

NaturalReader

• NaturalReader is designed for individual users and professionals.
• Converts text to realistic voice, supporting multiple languages and tones.
• Used for read-aloud, accessibility, and generating audio for multimedia content.
• Free: basic features with standard voices.
• Personal: $9.99/month, includes premium voices and conversion to MP3.
• Professional: $19/month, adds advanced features like more languages and voice adjustments.
• Enterprises: personalized plans for institutions.
• Features a large library of natural voices in various languages.
• Supports multiple text formats (PDF, Word, ePub, etc.).
• Converts text to downloadable audio files (MP3).
• Integrates with accessibility tools for visually impaired or dyslexic individuals.
• Includes applications for desktop and mobile.
• Website: https://www.naturalreaders.com/
• Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cE1KROt4G-0

Balabolka

• Balabolka is a free tool that reads text aloud in multiple formats and is practical and accessible.
• Free: The tool is completely free, with access to all its functions.
• Compatible with multiple text formats, including DOC, PDF, EPUB, and HTML.
• Offers adjustments to voice tone, speed, and volume.
• Exports text to audio files in formats such as MP3 and WAV.
• Provides advanced features like synchronized text highlighting with voice for learning and accessibility.
• Website: https://www.cross-plus-a.com/es/balabolka.htm
• Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ve0EkKwHJGg&t=4s

AI Tools for Digital Tests

AI Quiz Maker

• This AI tool is designed to create custom quizzes, evaluations, and interactive surveys.
• Essential: $25/month billed annually.
• Business: $95/month billed annually.
• Enterprises: personalized pricing.
• Automatically generates questions and evaluations based on entered topics or texts.
• Compatible with different question formats like multiple choice, image selection, and rating scales.
• Provides real-time analysis of results.
• WebSite: https://outgrow.co/
• Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J_S34tZd9Ao

Quizgecko

• This tool generates quizzes automatically from text, documents, or URLs and saves time creating personalized evaluations.
• Free: access to basic functions (simple quizzes).
• Pro: $9/month.
• Teams: $49/month.
• Automatically generates questions and evaluations based on topics or texts.
• Compatible with various question formats, including multiple choice, image selection, and rating scales.
• Real-time analysis of results is available.
• Website: https://quizgecko.com/
• Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hnNNjG3rpx4

GPTQuizMaker

• GPTQuizMaker enables to enter text or topics and automatically generates digital test questions for educational or business contexts.
• Free: basic plan.
• Pro: $10/month.
• Teams: $25/month.
• Automatically generates questions based on specific topics.
• compatible with standard formats like multiple choice, true-false, and matching.
• Quickly generates questionnaires from text documents or URLs.
• Integrates with GPT compatible systems.
• Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yg3RTwj4m0Y

AI Tools for Synchronous Sessions in Google Meet

Krisp.ai

• This tool enhances virtual meeting quality by eliminating background noise for both speakers and listeners in real time.
• Free: 60 minutes daily.
• Pro: $8/month.
• Teams: personalized pricing.
• Cancels background noise in real time.
• Functions with both microphones and speakers.
• Is compatible with Google Meet and other video conferencing platforms.
• Enhances audio quality; generates a professional environment.
• Website: https://krisp.ai/
• Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2aDAUMQGK6Q&t=9s

Fireflies.ai

• This tool records, transcribes, and analyzes Google Meet sessions, helping users save time in note-taking.
• Free: 800 minutes per month with basic features.
• Pro: $10/month.
• Teams: $19/month
• Offers automatic recording and transcription of meetings.
• Intelligent summaries include key tasks and highlights.
• Analyzes conversations to identify trends and patterns.
• Website: https://fireflies.ai/
• Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H5fdzoAeLCE

Otter.ia

• Transcribes real-time and integrates Google Meet to automatically capture, transcribe, and share conversations.
• Free: 300 transcription minutes per month.
• Pro: $16.99/month.
• Teams: $30/month.
• Provides real-time transcription during meetings
• Generates automatic summaries and key highlights of the meeting.
• Enables sharing of notes and transcriptions with participants.
• Website: https://otter.ai/
• Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b1ymGSuJwRs

Conclusions

• Integrating AI tools into higher education modernizes and optimizes teaching-learning processes.
• Technologies demonstrate capabilities to personalize educational experiences, promote inclusion, and facilitate access to knowledge.
• Text-to-Voice solutions provide new accessibility possibilities, while digital tests promote dynamic and adaptive evaluation.
• Recommended that educational institutions prioritize teacher training and strategic implementation.
• It ensures effective integration into academic environments.