QuickClass vs Photo Story

QuickClass - Instant Lesson Planning for Teachers QuickClass is an AI-powered lesson planning app designed for busy teachers, relief teachers, and educators who need high-quality lessons fast. Generate complete, classroom-ready lesson plans in seconds - aligned to curriculum standards and tailored to your year level, subject, and topic. Key Features Instant Lesson Generation – Create full lesson plans in minutes, not hours. Curriculum Alignment – Lessons aligned with the Australian Curriculum (ACARA) with selectable strands and content descriptors. Teacher Instructions – Clear, step-by-step guidance for delivering each lesson confidently. Learning Objectives & Success Criteria – Defined goals so students and teachers know what achievement looks like. Materials List – Know exactly what resources are needed before class begins. Printable Worksheets – Ready-to-use student activities included with each lesson. Checking for Understanding – Built-in formative assessment prompts and quick review questions. Differentiation Support – Adjust lessons for mixed-ability classrooms and diverse learning needs. Extension Ideas – Fast finisher tasks and challenge activities to keep advanced learners engaged. “Where To Next?” Guidance – Suggested follow-up lessons and next-step learning pathways. Class Format Options – Generate lessons suitable for: One-on-One Instruction Small Group Learning Whole Class Teaching Multiple Year Levels – Suitable for Prep through upper primary. Subject & Topic Selection – Customise lessons by learning area and focus. Relief-Teacher Friendly – Designed for last-minute planning and walk-in readiness. Clean, Simple Interface – Generate, review, and use lessons quickly without clutter. Time-Saving Automation – Reduces admin workload so teachers can focus on teaching, not planning. Teaching Methodology Choice QuickClass allows educators to select or align lessons with their preferred teaching methodology or instructional approach, ensuring plans suit individual teaching styles and school frameworks. Options may include: Explicit / Direct Instruction Inquiry-Based Learning Play-Based Learning Collaborative / Cooperative Learning Project-Based Learning Lessons are structured to reflect the chosen methodology, helping teachers maintain consistency with their pedagogical approach while still benefiting from instant, automated planning. QuickClass helps educators walk into any classroom prepared, confident, and equipped with engaging, curriculum-aligned lessons - whether planning ahead or responding to five-minutes’ notice. Terms of Use: https://quick-class-1badc061.base44.app/terms

Photo Story (previously My Photo Story) is a simple app designed to put children's voices at the centre of learning. Created for early childhood and primary settings, Photo Story lets children - or their educators - pick a photo, record their voice, and export their story as a movie, saved directly to the Photos app. It's the perfect tool for documenting discoveries, sharing learning, and amplifying the voices of even your youngest learners. Older learners (or teachers!) could also use this app to take photos of completed work and add a voice layer explaining their thinking, justifying choices or contemplating future goals or next steps (great for collecting evidence for assessment tasks). How it works: - Choose a photo from your library or take one with the camera - Record your voice to tell the story behind the photo - Optionally add a personalised name badge or other short form text - Export as a video saved to your Photos app - ready to share with families, display on a screen, or keep as a record of learning Perfect for: - Early childhood and primary educators - Documenting learning moments and discoveries - Children's voice and agency projects - Parent communication and sharing Photo Story works beautifully on both iPad and iPhone, with a clean, child-friendly interface that educators and children can navigate with confidence. It works entirely on device, with no data being collected or stored by the app itself. Created by Rachel Minns, an Early Childhood Teacher and Apple Professional Learning Specialist with a passion for meaningful, creative technology use in early years education. If you have any questions, or are looking for support with creative and meaningful use of iPad in Early Childhood and Primary Education, please reach out! rachel@techplayteach.com