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EduGems: A Library of Ready-to-Use AI Tools for Teaching
Posted on 09/03/2026
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As educators continue exploring practical ways to use artificial intelligence (AI) in teaching and learning, EduGems offers a growing collection of free, educator-focused tools designed to simplify lesson planning, content creation, assessment, and student engagement. Developed by educational technology consultant Eric Curts, the site provides hundreds of pre-built "Gems," which are reusable prompts created for Google Gemini that educators can launch, adapt, and customize for their own instructional needs.
Rather than starting from a blank prompt every time they use AI, educators can select a ready-made Gem aligned to a specific task. The collection includes tools for lesson planning, curriculum design, literacy instruction, assessment development, professional tasks, instructional materials, and interactive classroom activities. Available Gems include lesson plan generators, vocabulary builders, discussion prompts, guided notes creators, reading-level analyzers, project-based learning generators, role-play activities, worksheet creators, and Universal Design for Learning (UDL) support tools.
One of EduGems' most appealing features is its simplicity. Educators choose a Gem, open it in Google Gemini, and begin interacting with the AI assistant. Users can also make copies of Gems and modify them to align with local curriculum requirements, instructional goals, or student populations. The site additionally encourages educators to contribute and share their own Gems, creating a collaborative library of classroom-ready AI resources.
Instructional Materials & Content Gems
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Assessment, Data, & Grading Gems
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How can I use this in my classroom?
- English as a Second Language (ESL):
Teachers can use vocabulary generators, sentence starters, discussion prompts, reading-level analyzers, and role-play activities to create differentiated language-learning experiences. Gems can help generate conversational practice scenarios, workplace communication exercises, and leveled reading materials for multilingual learners.
- Adult Basic Education (ABE):
Instructors can develop customized reading passages, guided notes, graphic organizers, and formative assessments tailored to learners' skill levels. AI-powered lesson-planning Gems can also help create contextualized instruction that connects literacy and numeracy skills to real-life situations.
- High School Equivalency (HSE):
Teachers preparing students for GED® or HiSET® exams can use Gems to generate practice questions, study guides, vocabulary lists, informational texts, and review activities aligned with key content areas. Reading-level and text-rewriting tools may also help scaffold complex academic content for learners who need additional support.
- Career Technical Education (CTE):
Career-focused educators can create industry-specific learning materials, workplace scenarios, project-based learning activities, interview practice sessions, and communication exercises. Gems such as real-world example generators and AI role-play tools can support workforce readiness and employability skills development.
