Month: November 2025
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From Speaking to Writing: Boosting Reasoning with Snorkl
8th-grade ELA students used Snorkl to practice the reasoning for their argumentative essays. Students used Snorkl’s speaking feature to articulate their reasoning and receive instant feedback. This iterative practice led to better student-teacher conversations and stronger final written paragraphs. Helping students master argumentative writing can be a significant challenge. Educators often observe that students can…
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Snorkl and Feedback in Math for the Win….Again!
Immediate Feedback Loop: 6th-grade students used Snorkl to practice multiplying decimals, utilizing instant feedback to refine their reasoning and achieve mastery through multiple attempts. Collaborative Culture: The technology fostered a supportive environment where organic discussions flourished and early finishers served as peer coaches for classmates. I recently had the opportunity to facilitate and co-teach another…
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Beyond the Answer: Fostering Math Conversations with Snorkl
7th graders used Snorkl to solve a two-step equation, receiving immediate feedback on their reasoning. The instant feedback sparked robust conversations between the teacher, students, and their peers. Students used the feedback over multiple attempts to succeed, and early finishers became peer coaches. Finding the right technology, AI especially, to support math instruction can be…
