Diffit for Teachers
Principal function(s): Quiz/exercise makersAI instructional design & teacher supportGroup/pair work - classmatesIndividual workReadingVocabularyTeacherYou Supply
Diffit for Teachers is an AI-powered tool for creating instructional materials tailored to various levels. Teachers can introduce prompts, texts, PDF files, and online articles or YouTube URLs, input their students’ levels and language, and Diffit will produce adequate learning materials in the form of text summaries, key vocabulary words, short comprehension questions, and more. There are pull-down menus of grade level and language for quick re-versioning. Then, users can choose from the many different learning activity templates, such as bubble maps, slides, forms, and many more, to create teaching resources. Diffit supports dozens of languages and integrates with tools like Google Docs for easy content export. The platform is web-based and does not require login for trial, but having a Google account is essential for its use. Diffit was founded by developers Adam Black and Vlad Gutkovich.
Evaluation: Diffit for Teachers is an extremely valuable tool to create differentiated instructional materials. The pull-down menu by grade level allows for quick re-versioning of materials, helpful for differentiating the same material for students at varying levels, say within the same mixed-ability class. It is very time-saving, allowing teachers to adapt any text, article, or video to suit the specific needs of their students and put together complex learning activities in minutes. It is particularly useful for developing reading comprehension, vocabulary, and critical thinking skills.
Cost: Free + premium options available
Website: https://web.diffit.me/
Categories
Type Of Interaction
- Group/pair work - classmates
- Individual work
Usability
Interface 
User-friendliness/complexity of the tool´s interface
Intuitive, user-friendly.
Time efficiency Time needed for mastering the „how-to“ of the tool and a production of a task
Very high.
Interface language(s) The number of languages in which the tool is currently available/adaptable to
English, but content can be created in dozens of languages.
Respect for privacy Does the tool require registration? Who can see my data? Can I remain anonymous?
Medium. Diffit collects personal information such as teacher names, email addresses, and IP addresses to provide its services. It is meant for users over 18, so it does not knowingly collect student data and does not sell it or use it for third-party advertising, although it may share it with third parties for different purposes, including advertising. It uses cookies too, which can nevertheless be adjusted by users. Diffit stores data in encrypted, access-controlled data centers in the US and restricts access to a limited number of employees. In case of data breaches, Diffit monitors its systems and has protocols to restore access and notify users. Diffit acknowledges users’ rights to access and delete their data. It does not state compliance with the GDPR. See more here.
Saving work for future use Possiblity to save your or others´ work for reuse/reproduction
Yes, with an account.
Tailorability (If so, how?) Possibility of the tool to be used for a range of different activities (e.g. to what extent you can organize a project assignment with a central activity based on this tool)
Very high. Diffit can be used for different purposes in a multitude of languages.
Technical requirements
Installation required?
No, it is a web-based tool.
Compatibility/ Operating System
Any browser, but a Google account is essential for use.
Other technical requirements