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AI is being used by teachers more than ever before - while many of us are curious about the benefits, there is still some apprehension about how to ensure it's being used safely and responsibly.

That's why we're very excited about the Purple Mash AI Add-On: a simple, safe way to use AI inside the trusted Purple Mash platform.

Why AI in Education Matters

AI gives back teachers time - it can be helpful with lesson planning, resource creation and some admin tasks. For practical ideas and tips on how to use AI, check out our blog Introduction to AI for Teachers.

We know that teachers need to ensure that AI is:

Safe: Accessible only to teachers
Reliable: Producing age-appropriate content aligned to the curriculum
Time-saving: Freeing up time to focus on teaching

That's exactly what the Purple Mash AI Add-On delivers.

What is the Purple Mash AI Add-On?

The Purple Mash AI Add-On allows teachers to quickly create curriculum-aligned quiz questions in 2Quiz, and create differentiated writing templates in 2Publish by adding scaffolds.

Creating Quizzes with AI

In just a few clicks, teachers can generate quizzes linked to curriculum objectives, and assign them to students. The quizzes are then automatically marked, with scores being fed into the Data Dashboard. This seamless flow from quiz creation to grading makes it easy to for teachers to track student progress in real time, and eliminates the need for manual marking and feedback.

A range of questions can be created, all within 2Quiz:

Multiple Choice
Text Entry
Table
Grouping
Venn & Carroll Diagram
Sequencing
Linking

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Differentiating Resources using AI

Another amazing feature of the AI add on in 2Quiz is the ability to create quizzes in multiple languages – perfect for supporting EAL learners. You can even adapt existing quizzes, which saves even more time.

With the AI add on, in 2Publish you can also adapt resources to suit the needs of your learners. This includes adding differentiated checklists, ‘Think About’ prompts and other scaffolds in just a few clicks. There’s also the option to translate all of these scaffolds into different languages, allowing further support for EAL children.

Purple Mash AI in Action

Here's what it looks like in practice:

Safe and Responsible Use of AI

One of the main concerns regarding using AI in education is the need to keep children safe. Purple Mash's AI add-on is only available for teachers, so students do not have access.

You can read our Guidance for Using AI in Schools blog for more tips on using AI safely in schools, or download the free AI Pack for Schools.