In this episode, I chat with Jon Laven, co-founder and COO of Snorkl, about using AI in a way that puts student thinking first. You’ll hear why a recorded explanation reveals more than a typed answer, how teachers set the criteria for AI feedback and stay in the driver’s seat, and what school leaders should look for when choosing AI tools for their building. If you want students to think more, not less, when AI is part of the mix, this episode has you covered!
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Tips for How AI Feedback Can Push Students to Think More, Not Less
- Position AI feedback after student thinking, not in place of it.
- Give students the option to talk through their thinking out loud
- Look for feedback that celebrates what is going right and asks questions without giving away the answer
- When evaluating an AI tool, look at student output.
SPONSORED BY SNORKL
This episode is sponsored by Snorkl, the AI-powered formative assessment tool that lets students show their thinking. On Snorkl, students record their voice while they draw or write on a digital whiteboard to explain their thinking in response to a teacher’s question and they get instant, personalized feedback. Teachers see who understands the concept, who’s stuck, and why, so you can make in-the-moment decisions to better support and celebrate your students’ thinking.
It works across subjects and grade levels, and you can start from thousands of ready-made activities in the Snorkl library. Head to snorkl.app to create your free teacher account today. That’s S-N-O-R-K-L dot app. Check it out here >>
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EPISODE RESOURCES
- Connect with Jon Laven on LinkedIn & via email
- Learn more about Snorkl and set up a free teacher account at snorkl.app
- Follow Snorkl on X, Instagram, LinkedIn & YouTube
- Explore the Getting Started guides in the Snorkl Help Center
