Student Support & Tutoring

Faculty will find within this section all tools that students or teachers can use as tutoring aids, writing assistants, or for personalized learning support. (While our Resource Center is primarily faculty-facing, it will also address how faculty can leverage AI to support student learning.)

🧠 Replika

Description :
Replika is an AI chatbot designed to offer personalized tutoring and emotional support for students. It provides conversational help with homework questions, writing prompts, or study guidance, adapting responses to the student’s pace and style. Besides academic assistance, Replika supports mental well-being through empathetic interactions.

How to Use :

• Download the Replika app or use the web version

• Students create a personalized AI companion profile

• Engage in conversation for tutoring in subjects or writing help

• Teachers can recommend Replika for practice outside class or for emotional support

Educational Use :
Replika extends tutoring beyond the classroom by offering 24/7 academic and emotional assistance. It supports self-paced learning and builds student confidence through non-judgmental dialogue. Faculty can leverage Replika to supplement student learning or provide mental health resources.

Pricing :

• Free: Basic chatbot with limited features
• Replika Pro: $7.99/month or $59.99/year (enhanced conversations, voice calls, roleplay features)
• Lifetime: $299.99 one-time payment for full access to all features

✍️ WriteLab (by Paper)

Description :
WriteLab is an AI-powered writing assistant focused on improving student drafts by providing detailed, real-time feedback on grammar, style, clarity, and structure. It highlights areas for revision and explains how to enhance writing quality, acting like a virtual tutor to boost writing skills progressively.

How to Use :

• Upload or paste writing drafts into WriteLab’s platform

• Review AI-generated feedback organized by error type and suggestion

• Revise the draft with guided prompts and explanations

• Submit improved versions or use for peer review sessions

Educational Use :
WriteLab helps students develop autonomous writing revision skills, reducing dependence on teacher intervention for surface errors. It encourages iterative learning and deeper understanding of effective writing strategies. Faculty can integrate it into writing-intensive courses for scalable support.

Pricing :

• Contact for pricing: WriteLab appears to be discontinued or integrated into other platforms
• Alternative recommendation: HyperWrite offers similar services with free tier and premium at $19.99/month

🧮 Querium

Description :
Querium offers AI-driven step-by-step tutoring for STEM subjects, especially math and science. It breaks down problems into smaller, manageable parts, guiding students through each step with hints and explanations. It’s tailored to personalized pacing and identifies where students struggle most.

How to Use :

• Teachers assign problem sets via Querium’s platform

• Students solve problems with interactive, AI-guided feedback

• Monitor student progress and areas needing intervention through dashboards

• Use insights to tailor classroom instruction or tutoring sessions

Educational Use :
Querium supports mastery learning by providing detailed scaffolding in STEM topics. It fosters independent problem-solving and helps close learning gaps. Educators gain real-time data on student understanding to personalize support effectively.

Pricing :

• Free: Available for public school students, teachers, and parents
• School/District licensing: Custom pricing for institutional deployments
• StepWise Virtual Tutor: Free 24/7 AI math tutoring with proven 16% improvement in standardized test scores

🗣️ Elsa Speak

Description :
Elsa Speak is an AI-powered pronunciation tutor designed to help students improve their English speaking skills. It uses speech recognition and feedback to guide users in correcting pronunciation, intonation, and fluency. This personalized, practice-oriented tool is ideal for ELL (English Language Learner) support.

How to Use :

• Download Elsa Speak and complete a baseline pronunciation test

• Follow personalized lesson plans and daily practice exercises

• Receive immediate AI feedback with specific pronunciation tips

• Teachers can assign practice modules or monitor student progress reports

Educational Use :
Elsa Speak enhances language acquisition by offering focused, adaptive speaking practice beyond the classroom. It supports ELL students in gaining confidence and clarity in English communication. Faculty can integrate it into language courses or recommend it for individual practice.

Pricing :

• Free: Limited lessons and basic features
• ELSA Pro: $19.99/month, $141.19/year, or $299 lifetime
• Team Plans: Starting at $7-15/user/month for educational institutions
• Schools: Custom pricing for 2-100+ students with admin dashboard

📘 TutorBot

Description :
TutorBot is an AI-powered virtual tutoring assistant designed to answer student questions on a wide range of subjects in real-time. It supports text-based dialogue with explanations, examples, and resources, acting as an always-available supplemental tutor that encourages curiosity and continuous learning.

How to Use :

• Integrate TutorBot with your LMS or use its standalone web app

• Students submit questions or topics they need help with

• TutorBot provides step-by-step explanations or links to learning resources

• Teachers track common question themes to address in class

Educational Use :
TutorBot democratizes access to tutoring by offering instant, personalized help, especially valuable in large or remote classes. It promotes self-directed learning and helps reduce student frustration. Faculty can use insights from TutorBot to refine instruction and identify learning gaps.