Goblin.tools: Staff Guide to Neurodivergent-Friendly Digital Tools by Nigel https://padlet.com/bedfordcollegegroup/uz26adb3qwjrtgn9 A guide to understanding and implementing Goblin.tools to support neurodivergent students in the classroom en-us 2025-06-25 10:51:43 UTC 2025-09-17 14:19:01 UTC hello@padlet.com What is Goblin.tools? NigelGilbert https://padlet.com/bedfordcollegegroup/uz26adb3qwjrtgn9/wish/3501724334 Goblin.tools - a suite of web-based tools specifically designed with neurodivergent users in mind. These tools focus on reducing cognitive load, providing clear visual structure.

]]> 2025-06-25 10:51:43 UTC https://padlet.com/bedfordcollegegroup/uz26adb3qwjrtgn9/wish/3501724334 Why Goblin.tools for Neurodivergent Students? NigelGilbert https://padlet.com/bedfordcollegegroup/uz26adb3qwjrtgn9/wish/3501724335 Goblin.tools stands out because it addresses common challenges faced by neurodivergent learners: sensory overload, executive function difficulties, and attention management. The tools are intentionally designed to be simple, predictable, and anxiety-reducing - perfect for our neurodiverse classrooms! It's important to note this collection of tools offers help to everyone and we can all find a use for its unique toolset.

]]> 2025-06-25 10:51:44 UTC https://padlet.com/bedfordcollegegroup/uz26adb3qwjrtgn9/wish/3501724335 Magic ToDo NigelGilbert https://padlet.com/bedfordcollegegroup/uz26adb3qwjrtgn9/wish/3501724357 The Magic Todo is a smart task management assistant designed to help break down overwhelming tasks into manageable steps. You enter a task, and the tool uses AI to deconstruct it into smaller, actionable subtasks. You can choose to add additional break downs to any subtask.

]]> 2025-06-25 10:51:46 UTC https://padlet.com/bedfordcollegegroup/uz26adb3qwjrtgn9/wish/3501724357 Formalizer NigelGilbert https://padlet.com/bedfordcollegegroup/uz26adb3qwjrtgn9/wish/3501724359 The Formalizer tool is a style rewriter designed to help you rephrase text to match a specific tone or level of formality. It acts like a style translator or code switcher keeping your original message intact while changing how it's expressed.

]]> 2025-06-25 10:51:46 UTC https://padlet.com/bedfordcollegegroup/uz26adb3qwjrtgn9/wish/3501724359 Judge NigelGilbert https://padlet.com/bedfordcollegegroup/uz26adb3qwjrtgn9/wish/3501724360 The Judge tool is designed to help you interpret the emotional tone of written text. You paste in a message, like an email, chat, or comment and the Judge will assess how it might come across to a neutral reader. It detects tones such as rudeness, frustration and politeness and highlights the text giving an explanation of its judgement.

]]> 2025-06-25 10:51:46 UTC https://padlet.com/bedfordcollegegroup/uz26adb3qwjrtgn9/wish/3501724360 Magic ToDo - Practical use ideas. NigelGilbert https://padlet.com/bedfordcollegegroup/uz26adb3qwjrtgn9/wish/3501724361

  • Students can input tasks like “help me plan a 5000 word essay” and receive a structured plan.

  • Teachers can model task planning for lessons or use it to help scaffold independent learning.

  • Students can use it to help plan a cake sale.

    • ]]>     2025-06-25 10:51:46 UTC https://padlet.com/bedfordcollegegroup/uz26adb3qwjrtgn9/wish/3501724361     Formalizer - Practical uses ideas NigelGilbert https://padlet.com/bedfordcollegegroup/uz26adb3qwjrtgn9/wish/3501724362

  • Helps students rewrite text to be more formal, polite, or professional; ideal for assignments, emails, or presentations.

  • Can be used in writing workshops to teach tone and audience awareness.

    • ]]>     2025-06-25 10:51:46 UTC https://padlet.com/bedfordcollegegroup/uz26adb3qwjrtgn9/wish/3501724362     Judge - Practical use ideas NigelGilbert https://padlet.com/bedfordcollegegroup/uz26adb3qwjrtgn9/wish/3501724363

  • Students can check if their writing sounds rude, too emotional, or unclear before submitting work.

  • Teachers can use it identify the tone in emails they write.

  • Students can copy and paste real social media posts to better understand their potential impact.

    • ]]>     2025-06-25 10:51:46 UTC https://padlet.com/bedfordcollegegroup/uz26adb3qwjrtgn9/wish/3501724363     Clarity and Quality of Prompts NigelGilbert https://padlet.com/bedfordcollegegroup/uz26adb3qwjrtgn9/wish/3501724371 Generative AI relies heavily on the quality of the input it receives. As noted in Goblin Tools, prompts are like recipes: vague instructions yield vague results. Users should understand how to write clear, specific prompts to get the most useful output.


    ]]>     2025-06-25 10:51:47 UTC https://padlet.com/bedfordcollegegroup/uz26adb3qwjrtgn9/wish/3501724371     Understanding Limitations NigelGilbert https://padlet.com/bedfordcollegegroup/uz26adb3qwjrtgn9/wish/3501724372 AI tools are not infallible. They can:

    • Misinterpret context

    • Generate inaccurate or biased content

    • Struggle with creative nuance or emotional tone

    • Whether the tool might reinforce stereotypes

    • How to mitigate bias in classroom or support settings

    • Whether its use could unintentionally disadvantage certain learners

    As highlighted in Goblin Tools, users should always review AI-generated content critically and not assume it is correct or complete

    ]]>     2025-06-25 10:51:47 UTC https://padlet.com/bedfordcollegegroup/uz26adb3qwjrtgn9/wish/3501724372     Data Privacy and Safety NigelGilbert https://padlet.com/bedfordcollegegroup/uz26adb3qwjrtgn9/wish/3501724373 According to Goblin Tools DPIA Form 2.0 and its DPIA conclusion , goblin.tools does not collect personal data, and its analytics tools do not track users or store input text.

    However:

    • Users should still avoid inputting sensitive or personally identifiable information.

    • Educators should ensure students understand what is safe to share with AI tools.

    ]]>     2025-06-25 10:51:47 UTC https://padlet.com/bedfordcollegegroup/uz26adb3qwjrtgn9/wish/3501724373     Professor NigelGilbert https://padlet.com/bedfordcollegegroup/uz26adb3qwjrtgn9/wish/3501795248 The Professor tool is designed to help you understand complex topics by offering simplified explanations.

    You can type in a word, phrase, or concept you want explained. The Professor will give you a short, clear explanation along with an example to help clarify the idea. Additionally, it will try and contextualise its response with an example.

    ]]>     2025-06-25 12:38:05 UTC https://padlet.com/bedfordcollegegroup/uz26adb3qwjrtgn9/wish/3501795248     Consultant NigelGilbert https://padlet.com/bedfordcollegegroup/uz26adb3qwjrtgn9/wish/3501795411 The Consultant tool is designed to help you make decisions by offering a structured breakdown of your input into two columns - pro's and cons. You type in a situation, question, or dilemma, and the Consultant will generate a list of pros and cons based on what you’ve shared. It’s especially helpful for people who struggle with decision-making or want a second opinion in a structured format.

    ]]>     2025-06-25 12:38:17 UTC https://padlet.com/bedfordcollegegroup/uz26adb3qwjrtgn9/wish/3501795411     Estimator NigelGilbert https://padlet.com/bedfordcollegegroup/uz26adb3qwjrtgn9/wish/3501795531 The Estimator tool is designed to give you a rough idea of how long a task might take to complete. You enter an activity, and the Estimator provides a time estimate based on typical effort and complexity. It’s especially helpful for planning your day or managing expectations when tasks feel overwhelming.

    ]]>     2025-06-25 12:38:26 UTC https://padlet.com/bedfordcollegegroup/uz26adb3qwjrtgn9/wish/3501795531     Compiler NigelGilbert https://padlet.com/bedfordcollegegroup/uz26adb3qwjrtgn9/wish/3501795716 The Compiler is designed to help you turn a stream of thoughts or a "brain dump" into a clear, actionable to-do list. You can type in a messy or unstructured block of text like a list of worries, plans, or ideas. You can choose to send elements of the response straight to the Magic ToDo tool.

    ]]>     2025-06-25 12:38:40 UTC https://padlet.com/bedfordcollegegroup/uz26adb3qwjrtgn9/wish/3501795716     Chef NigelGilbert https://padlet.com/bedfordcollegegroup/uz26adb3qwjrtgn9/wish/3501796181 The Chef tool is a playful and practical assistant designed to help you figure out what to cook based on what you have on hand. You input whatever ingredients you have available, and the Chef will suggest a dish you could make with them.

    ]]>     2025-06-25 12:39:00 UTC https://padlet.com/bedfordcollegegroup/uz26adb3qwjrtgn9/wish/3501796181     Professor - Practical use ideas. NigelGilbert https://padlet.com/bedfordcollegegroup/uz26adb3qwjrtgn9/wish/3501905111

  • Students can input difficult terms or topics and get clear, accessible explanations.

  • Copy and paste lesson activities asking for differentiation and supporting learners with varying levels of understanding.

  • Students can use it research a given topic.

    • ]]>     2025-06-25 14:40:50 UTC https://padlet.com/bedfordcollegegroup/uz26adb3qwjrtgn9/wish/3501905111     Consultant - Practical use ideas NigelGilbert https://padlet.com/bedfordcollegegroup/uz26adb3qwjrtgn9/wish/3501910437

  • Students can weigh pros and cons of choices (e.g. course selections, project topics).

  • Can be used in PSHE or tutorial sessions to build reflective thinking.

  • Help students weigh up the pros and cons of 'historical' decisions/events e.g. entering the Second World War.

    • ]]>     2025-06-25 14:47:12 UTC https://padlet.com/bedfordcollegegroup/uz26adb3qwjrtgn9/wish/3501910437     Estimator - Practical use ideas NigelGilbert https://padlet.com/bedfordcollegegroup/uz26adb3qwjrtgn9/wish/3501913988

  • Students can make a revision schedule.

  • Teachers can use it to help plan how their lesson will run.

    • ]]>     2025-06-25 14:51:41 UTC https://padlet.com/bedfordcollegegroup/uz26adb3qwjrtgn9/wish/3501913988     Complier - Practical use ideas NigelGilbert https://padlet.com/bedfordcollegegroup/uz26adb3qwjrtgn9/wish/3501917773

  • Students can write all the things that may be troubling them.

  • If staff are feeling overwhelmed they can start to highlight priorities and urgent work.

    • ]]>     2025-06-25 14:56:15 UTC https://padlet.com/bedfordcollegegroup/uz26adb3qwjrtgn9/wish/3501917773     Chef - Practical uses NigelGilbert https://padlet.com/bedfordcollegegroup/uz26adb3qwjrtgn9/wish/3501927033

  • Help students plan a meal on a budget.

  • Get quick recipe ideas.

    • ]]>     2025-06-25 15:08:30 UTC https://padlet.com/bedfordcollegegroup/uz26adb3qwjrtgn9/wish/3501927033     Digital Literacy and Critical Thinking NigelGilbert https://padlet.com/bedfordcollegegroup/uz26adb3qwjrtgn9/wish/3501931974 AI tools should be framed as support, not substitutes, for thinking. Embedding them into digital literacy curricula helps students:

    • Understand how AI works

    • Evaluate its outputs

    • Use it ethically and effectively

    ]]>     2025-06-25 15:15:32 UTC https://padlet.com/bedfordcollegegroup/uz26adb3qwjrtgn9/wish/3501931974     Simple forms NigelGilbert https://padlet.com/bedfordcollegegroup/uz26adb3qwjrtgn9/wish/3501938377 Simple and consistent input forms. Note the microphone icon - enable or disable for user dictation.

    ]]>     2025-06-25 15:24:23 UTC https://padlet.com/bedfordcollegegroup/uz26adb3qwjrtgn9/wish/3501938377     How spicy?? NigelGilbert https://padlet.com/bedfordcollegegroup/uz26adb3qwjrtgn9/wish/3501940617 The level of detail returned by your prompt can be set by the chilly spice slider. The more chilies, the more detailed the generative response.

    ]]>     2025-06-25 15:27:04 UTC https://padlet.com/bedfordcollegegroup/uz26adb3qwjrtgn9/wish/3501940617     Interface NigelGilbert https://padlet.com/bedfordcollegegroup/uz26adb3qwjrtgn9/wish/3501943256 The interface is simple, uncluttered and consistent. The only things on a page are those that are needed.

    ]]>     2025-06-25 15:30:19 UTC https://padlet.com/bedfordcollegegroup/uz26adb3qwjrtgn9/wish/3501943256     Tone NigelGilbert https://padlet.com/bedfordcollegegroup/uz26adb3qwjrtgn9/wish/3503134167 One of the core functions of these tools is the ability to check and change the tone of a communication. Let's give it a try. In the Judge, write an very angry compliant to a company for poor customer service.


    What does the Judge tell you about the tone? Do you think it is correct?


    Now copy and paste your compliant into the Formalizer and choose a new tone to change it to.


    Does it match the tone you chose? Has it kept the original intent of the communication clear?

    ]]>     2025-06-26 14:07:48 UTC https://padlet.com/bedfordcollegegroup/uz26adb3qwjrtgn9/wish/3503134167     Let's plan something! NigelGilbert https://padlet.com/bedfordcollegegroup/uz26adb3qwjrtgn9/wish/3503140346 Let's try the Magic ToDo. Think of a project you have done recently and ask the Magic ToDo to break it down into steps. Remember to select the spiciness before running the tool! Here are some suggestions:

    • Plan a holiday

    • Plan an essay

    • Research a subject

    • Plan a staff day out


    What do you think of the response? Is it helpful? Remember you can break down the steps again by selecting the magic wand tool.


    ]]>     2025-06-26 14:15:39 UTC https://padlet.com/bedfordcollegegroup/uz26adb3qwjrtgn9/wish/3503140346     Goblin.tools NigelGilbert https://padlet.com/bedfordcollegegroup/uz26adb3qwjrtgn9/wish/3503145727 Scan the QR code to access Goblin.tools

    ]]>     2025-06-26 14:23:09 UTC https://padlet.com/bedfordcollegegroup/uz26adb3qwjrtgn9/wish/3503145727     Adding a Magic ToDo NigelGilbert https://padlet.com/bedfordcollegegroup/uz26adb3qwjrtgn9/wish/3504037940 This tool is a little bit different from the others. Once you have written your prompt, you need to click the blue add button, and then the magic wand button to get the generative response. Don't forget the chilies!

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