Things to note: Tldraw is a free, open source web whiteboard tool that anyone can use out of the box. Powerful features including infinite canvas and real-time collaboration with up to 30 people Education platform Padlet uses tldraw SDK to develop new product Sandbox Equipped with innovative features such as Make Real (sketch to code conversion) and Computer (AI workflow) The technological foundation chosen by Padlet, which has 40 million users, is tldraw. Tldraw discovery and padlet connection By chance, I came across a free whiteboard tool called tldraw. Since it was free, I looked into it more, and surprisingly, I found out that Padlet, a representative collaboration tool in the education field, has a new product called Sandbox, which is based on tldraw. Strengths and features of tldraw Tldraw is a free whiteboard that works directly on the web, and you can use it right away without creating an account or installing anything. You can freely draw on an infinite canvas, write text, and place shapes, and up to 30 people can work at the same time, making it the perfect tool for team projects or educational environments. The intuitive interface makes it easy to use even for those unfamiliar with digital tools, and it is open source, allowing developers to extend and customize it as they wish. 'Make Real': Converting Pictures into Code Tldraw's Make Real feature automatically converts hand-drawn UI sketches into working HTML and Tailwind CSS code. It supports GPT, Claude, and Google's AI models, but I especially recommend the free Gemini API. This feature bridges the communication gap between designers and developers. After hand-drawing a website or app design, you can instantly generate executable code with the click of a button. It’s revolutionary because even people who don’t know how to code can create their own web interfaces. 'Tldraw Computer': Building AI Workflows 'Tldraw Computer' is a natural language computing platform that will be released in early 2025, combining an infinite canvas and a multimodal language model. Users can create various "components" and connect them with arrows to visualize data flows and transformations. Leveraging the Gemini 2.0 Flash model, this tool provides natural language processing capabilities and lets you intuitively structure and manage complex workflows. Available at computer.tldraw.com, it also provides a variety of sample projects, including a story generator, a sorting machine, and a combat simulator. 'Tldraw Teach': AI meets whiteboard Teach.tldraw.com is an experimental AI project developed by tldraw, a tool to teach AI models to "play" with the tldraw whiteboard. Users can use the "Prompt Tool" to ask the AI to perform certain tasks on the canvas. The project functions as an AI learning platform, with users’ drawings and prompts used as training data to improve the AI. Lu and Mini from the tldraw team demonstrated real-time drawing, interactive canvas manipulation, and experiments converting sketches into fully functional wireframes at the RAG++ London event in September 2024.

00:07 Introduction and Greetings 00:07 The host starts the webinar about student-led conferences with the Snorkl team, greeting viewers and encouraging them to participate. 00:38 Ask viewers to introduce themselves in the chat window, share what subjects they teach, and what they want to learn today. 01:25 Snorkl's Monique and Jeff are introduced. They are Snorkl's co-founders and reveal that they have teaching backgrounds. 03:01 Student-led conference topic introduction 03:01 Announced that the 'what', 'why', and 'how' of student-led conferences will be discussed using Book Creator and Snorkl. 03:19 Introduces the agenda including the definition of a student-led conference, a demo presentation, the need for it, background on Snorkl and Book Creator, and how to run one. 03:55 Student-led conference presentation and demonstration 03:55 Student-led conferences are described as meetings where students take the lead and present their learning process and outcomes. 04:51 Monique plays the role of a student and Jeff plays the role of a parent, demonstrating a student-led conference using Snorkl and Book Creator. 05:08 Monique, as a student, uses Book Creator to share photos, her grades, her proudest achievements, and her journey as a student. 05:37 Create videos using Snorkl to explain math problem solving, reading comprehension, social studies, science lessons, and more, and share them with parents. 07:25 Sharing his experience of struggling in math development but improving his skills with Snorkl's additional videos and problems. 10:08 He mentions learning about the rock cycle as the most difficult part, and explains the process of understanding it with the help of a teacher. 11:10 Mentions using arguments in writing as an area where he is still growing, and identifies goals for improvement in the future. 12:47 Benefits of integrating Snorkl with Book Creator 12:47 Reasons for integrating Snorkl videos into student-led conferences include enhancing student agency, promoting metacognition, and increasing parental understanding. 13:56 Emphasizes that Snorkl can help parents understand and provide a sense of purpose to learning by visually showing students' learning processes. 14:45 Introducing Snorkl and Book Creator 14:45 For those new to Snorkl and Book Creator, here's a brief background on each tool. 15:10 Snorkl is described as a classroom tool that records and analyzes students' thought processes to provide personalized feedback. 17:24 How to Import Snorkl Videos into Book Creator 17:24 In response to your question about how to integrate Snorkl videos into Book Creator, here's how to download and upload the videos. 18:03 How to use Snorkl and Book Creator and considerations 18:03 Snorkl presents a number of considerations for selecting activities for student-led conferences, including considering classroom schedules, leveraging existing materials, and collaboration between teachers. 20:02 Emphasizes the importance of students using videos they have already created during the learning process to analyze and evaluate their own learning. 21:14 Share a link to the Book Creator template, explain how to use the template, assign work to students, etc. 23:02 Demonstrates how to download a video from Snorkl and upload it to Book Creator. 24:24 Language support and translation features 24:24 Emphasizes how Book Creator's translation and subtitle features can be used to encourage students to use their native language, and how multilingual support can help parents understand. 26:12 Present a scenario where a student creates a Snorkl video in their native language, and adds English subtitles in Book Creator to help the teacher better understand the student's thought process. 28:10 Explains that Snorkl also allows students to receive feedback in their native language, and that the teacher can use the translation feature to understand the student's answers. 30:10 Wrap-up and additional information provided 30:10 Provides additional information and support for Book Creator and Snorkl, and hopes to inspire student-led conferences. 30:31 The presenter thanks the Snorkl team and emphasizes that Snorkl is a company that values the thoughts and feelings of students. 31:11 The Snorkl team says they are fans of Book Creator and are excited to be part of this webinar as teachers. 🚀 Introducing Student-Led Conferences In today's webinar, we'll be exploring the concept of student-led conferences and how to leverage Book Creator and Snorkl . Snorkl is a relatively new tool, but it's gaining a lot of attention. Join us as Jeff and Monique from Snorkl dive into the **what, why, and how** of student-led conferences. We'll also show you a smashing demo of the app using Book Creator and Snorkl together. 🧑‍🏫 What is a student-led conference? Student-led conferences are meetings where students take the lead in presenting their learning process and achievements . Students talk about what they have learned, what they are proud of, and what they need to improve. Teachers provide outlines and templates to guide students in what to talk about so that they can successfully lead the conference . It is important to help students systematically explain their learning process, not just tell their parents what they have learned. 🎬 Demo Showcase: Snorkl Meets Book Creator Monique plays the role of a student and Jeff plays the role of a parent, demonstrating a real student-led conference situation . Monique uploads her photos and grade information into Book Creator and introduces her work she created using Snorkl. Monique shows a video of herself solving math problems in Snorkl , explaining how she uses vocabulary and problem solving. She also shares her reading development process and what she learned in social studies and science. She explains that the rock cycle was the most challenging part, but she came to understand it with the help of her teacher and real rocks . She is working on improving her writing skills and has set a goal of reading 30 minutes a day in preparation for 7th grade. 💡 Why integrate Snorkl videos into your student-led conferences? Snorkl videos help students take ownership of their own learning and enhance their metacognitive skills . Parents can better understand the student’s thinking and problem-solving process, as well as the end product. Snorkl helps parents understand their student ’s learning process more deeply by showing how the student arrived at the correct answer through the mathematical process . It also provides a concrete answer to the question, “What did you do at school?” and clearly shows the purpose and method of learning. 🛠️ Introducing Snorkl and Book Creator Snorkl is a classroom tool that captures students’ thinking processes . Students can express their thoughts through drawing, writing, highlighting, and recording. Snorkl’s AI analyzes students’ explanations (verbal and visual) to provide personalized feedback. Book Creator is a tool that allows students to create digital books . You can add various multimedia elements to create creative learning outcomes. 🧑‍💻 How to integrate Snorkl videos into Book Creator Provides tips for using Snorkl and Book Creator together in a student-led conference. Explains how to select a Snorkl activity, download a Snorkl video, and upload it to Book Creator . Share a Book Creator template, and guide students to insert their video and add a description. Students can use the videos they have already created as part of their coursework to analyze their own learning process and select the best results . This is a metacognitive activity where students re-analyze their own analysis. 🌐 Take advantage of multilingual support features Students can create Snorkl videos in their native language, and add subtitles and translate them in Book Creator . This allows parents to better understand the learning content through explanations in the student’s native language, and teachers to accurately understand the student’s thinking process. Book Creator supports 137 languages , and provides voice recording and automatic translation functions. Snorkl also allows students to receive feedback in their native language, and teachers can understand the student’s answers through translation functions. Snorkl and Book Creator can help reduce students’ miscommunication and bridge the learning gap . Students can ask questions and receive feedback in their native language, and teachers can better understand and support the student’s learning process. 🤝 Finishing Book Creator and Snorkl are useful tools for supporting student learning through student-led conferences and enhancing communication with parents . We look forward to your interest! LiveWiki, the key content on YouTube in 10 seconds! https://livewiki.com/ko/content/student-led-conferences-book-creator-snorkl [Start] Hello everyone, welcome back. We have another fantastic event for you today. It looks like we've been underwater for 30 minutes. I'm joined by some friends. I'll explain what's going on in a minute. I'm joined by my friends from Snorkl. One of my favorite new tools, shall we say? It's a relatively new tool. It's been around for a couple years, but before we get started, I want to welcome you and say hello. I want to get to know who you are and understand who our audience is. Please send me a hello or hello in the chat. Let me know where you're from, what you teach, what you're interested in learning today. You can also use the chat feature if you have any questions. If you're watching the recording, you can ask questions in the comments below. But today, we're going to use the Q&A feature live. We're also going to use the chat, so introduce yourself, let me know where you're from, and make sure to leave a question. We've got a fun show coming up today. The Snorkl team is here to help. But before we get started, let me introduce myself. Monique, Jeff from Snorkl, hello, welcome. How are you? Yes, thank you for having me. My name is... Yes, I am the co-founder of Snorkl and a former elementary school teacher. I am excited to introduce to you today what I love about elementary school education with Book Creator and Snorkl. Yes, I'm Monique. I used to be an educational technology coach, and before that I taught middle school math and science, and worked in elementary school for a while. I've used Book Creator and love Book Creator and Snorkl. Are you ready to smash apps? You two have gotten a lot of attention. There's a lot of people involved. We've got Niggoi from Nigeria, someone calling from Macedonia, Megan from Wisconsin, a lot of people from the education technology community and elementary school people. We've got a lot of colleagues for Jeff and Monique today. You'll see Katie Fielding in the chat, Katie is always very attentive to your needs and shares links and anything you might ask for. Everything will be in the chat today, so check it out. If you have any questions, please post them in the chat or in the Q&A. If I have to stop the presenter, I will, but otherwise, Jeff, let's get started. What do you have? Okay, let's get started. Today we're going to talk about the what, why, and how of student-led meetings, and we're going to be smashing apps Book Creator and Snorkl. Let's get started. We've done the introductions, so we know who's here. Okay, we've got that covered. What's on the agenda today is what exactly is a student-led meeting? Can we give you a demo of how you can use these two apps together to run it in your classroom? Why should you care about student-led meetings? Or maybe you're really excited about running them yourself. A little bit of background on what Snorkl and Book Creator are. And how, how you can actually run this with your students tomorrow, this week, or next year. If you've already had a meeting, you might be planning it, so I wanted to give you some tips on how we did it. A student-led conference is a conference where the student actually leads and talks about what they have done, their journey so far, and to their teacher and their parents, or just their parents if the teacher is just monitoring around. It's a conference where they talk about their learning journey and what they're really proud of, and maybe what they're still working on. This conference is student-led. But we don't want to just send them into the abyss and say, "Go talk to your parents or an adult about what you learned." We want to set them up for success and give them an outline and a template for what they should talk about in the conference. As teachers, we know what to talk about with their parents or their adult peers, but how do we prepare our students for that? We have a live demo today. I'm going to take off my Snorkl now because student Mo'Nique is going to show up. I'm going to put on my hat. Jeff is going to be my parent or the adult that I brought to my student-led conference. I'm really looking forward to seeing your work this semester, Monnique. Thank you, I'm excited too. This is my example. I'm Monique. Thank you for coming to my meeting today. I uploaded my picture, and this is April 2025. I'm in 6th grade this year. [Music] This is the work that I'm proud of so far. There are some videos about the work. What are they? Yes, I was working on this app, this platform, an app called Snorkl. I recorded my work here. The reason I chose to do this work is because Snorkl gives you points for doing something, and I was really proud of myself for getting a good score on my first try. And I didn't have to keep doing it because I understood it and I learned from the feedback. So I was able to help my tablemates who were a little confused. In this, I used all the vocabulary. Can I show you?

• Frequency of AI use: Always (9%), Often (34%), Sometimes (36%), Rarely (14%), Never (7%) • The percentage of teachers who use “always” and “often” nearly doubled compared to last year • Popular AI tools: ChatGPT (73%), Magic School AI (40%), Microsoft Copilot (38%), Google Gemini (32%), Canva (23%) • Other tools mentioned: Brisk, Claude.ai, Perplexity, SchoolAI, Snorkl , NotebookLM • AI benefits perceived by teachers: reduced administrative work time (70%), personalized learning (47%), increased student engagement (37%) • 64% of teachers now discuss AI with students (up from 42% last year) • Teacher AI user types: Pragmatic users (22%), AI enthusiasts (21%), and careful observers (40%) The use of AI tools in K-12 education in the United States is growing rapidly. According to Carnegie Learning’s “The State of AI in Education 2025” report, a survey of more than 550 teachers found that the percentage of teachers who use AI “always” or “often” nearly doubled over the past year. ChatGPT remains the most dominant AI tool with 73% usage, but other platforms are also seeing significant adoption, including Magic School AI (40%), Microsoft Copilot (38%), and Google Gemini (32%). There are also a number of other tools being used in education, including Brisk, Claude.ai, Perplexity, SchoolAI, Snorkl , and NotebookLM. The top benefits teachers cite from AI are reduced administrative time (70%), personalized learning experiences (47%), and increased student engagement (37%)—rankings that remain the same as last year. Analyzing teachers’ attitudes toward AI, six user profiles were identified: pragmatic users (22%), AI enthusiasts (21%), cautious observers (40%), hopeful onlookers (12%), and traditionalists (4%). A particularly notable change is the significant increase in the percentage of teachers discussing AI with students, from 42% last year to 64% this year. Three out of five teachers are talking to students about appropriate and inappropriate uses of AI. The webinar accompanying the report discussed key issues surrounding AI adoption by teachers, including the need for teachers to learn AI collaboratively, the potential for AI to be used as a “brainstorming companion,” and the importance of recognizing that AI provides answers based on probabilities rather than facts. There was also a cautionary tale about data usage, where “free services become the product,” and an interesting finding from a Stanford study that found that student cheating rates remain consistent over time despite the introduction of AI. While this report focuses on teachers in 49 U.S. states, it is worth comparing it to see whether similar changes are occurring in education settings around the world.

Gemini Code Assist is an AI-based coding assistant provided by Google. It supports all programming languages and is a powerful tool that makes it easy to write, explain, and improve code. In particular, it can generate or modify code using only natural language input, so it can be widely used by everyone from beginners to experts. Key Features Code completion and generation It automatically completes the necessary parts as you write code, or generates entire functions or code blocks. It generates code instantly by making requests in natural language, for example, by simply making a request like "Please create an HTML form with fields for name, email, and message." AI Code Review and Optimization Review the style of your written code, detect bugs, and suggest code improvements. Integrate with GitHub to automate PR (Pull Request) reviews, improve code readability, and provide optimizations. Support for various development environments Integrates with major development environments such as Visual Studio Code, JetBrains IDEs (IntelliJ, PyCharm, etc.), Firebase, and Android Studio. You can also improve collaboration efficiency through GitHub integration. Support for large projects It provides a generous context window supporting up to 128,000 tokens, enabling analysis and understanding of large codebases. Why it’s easy for beginners to use Gemini Code Assist allows you to describe the desired function in natural language without any coding knowledge, and the AI generates code based on it. For example, you can create a program by simply requesting something like, “Please write a script to send the latest weather information by email.” From API design to full-stack application development, test code generation, and deployment, it is streamlined so that anyone can easily use it. Developable scope Build web applications : You can build websites or backend servers using HTML, CSS, and JavaScript. Data Analysis and Visualization : You can analyze data and perform visualization tasks using Python or R languages. Create automation scripts : You can create scripts to automate repetitive tasks. AI Model Development : You can write the code required to design and train machine learning models. Limitations and Considerations AI-generated code may be syntactically correct but may not meet the specific requirements of the project, requiring human review and testing. It may also introduce errors in complex or special situations, and may produce incorrect results due to limitations in the AI model. Installation Guide We have prepared a guide for installing Visual Studio Code and Gemini Code Assist for beginners. You can find more information at the links below:

826 Digital : Free writing prompts, publishing student work, and classroom materials that meet Common Core standards EDSITEMENT : Humanities materials (literature, history, arts), completed lesson plans, National History Day project materials Khan Academy : Free courses on every subject, personalized tools, and a globally trusted platform Duolingo for Schools : Gamified language learning, progress tracking, support for 40+ languages Redmenta : Create interactive worksheets, use AI to assess, and adjust teaching materials based on student performance Text 1. 826 Digital Website: https://826digital.com/ 826 Digital offers a variety of resources for creative classroom environments. They inspire students’ creativity with free writing prompts, help build confidence by publishing student work, and provide lesson materials that meet Common Core standards to help teachers deliver effective writing lessons. 2. EDSITEment Website: https://edsitement.neh.gov/ EDSITEment offers a wealth of resources for teaching the humanities. It offers a wide range of materials on the humanities, including literature, history, and art, as well as complete lesson plans for busy teachers. It is especially rich in resources for National History Day projects, making it a great way to enrich your history and humanities classes. 3. Khan Academy Website: https://www.khanacademy.org/ Khan Academy is a platform that offers free courses for all subjects and grades. Its personalized learning tools meet the needs of diverse learners and provide access to content trusted by millions of teachers around the world. It is the ideal tool for supporting students’ self-directed learning and realizing personalized education. 4. Duolingo for Schools Website: https://schools.duolingo.com/ Duolingo for Schools is a gamified platform for language education. It offers a fun, game-like learning environment and features that allow teachers to easily track class progress and assign homework. It supports over 40 languages, making it ideal for a variety of language classes, making foreign language education more effective. 5. Redment Website: https://redmenta.com/

Key Contents • Free online platform : OpenAI Academy provides free AI education for students, teachers, professionals, and anyone who wants to leverage AI technologies. • Comprehensive resources : Includes ChatGPT Campus, ChatGPT for Work, Sora tutorials, build times, monthly webinars, and partner content from renowned universities. • Global initiative : Aiming to increase accessibility to AI education globally, starting in the United States • Community-focused : We’re building specialized learning communities for educators, college students, small businesses, and more • Practical learning : Focuses on real-world applications of AI rather than theoretical concepts • Open to everyone : There are no prerequisites or barriers to entry so anyone can start learning AI. Bridging the AI Knowledge Gap OpenAI has launched the OpenAI Academy, a free online platform that helps people from all backgrounds develop AI literacy and unlock new economic opportunities. This launch is an important step toward realizing OpenAI’s mission to make AI beneficial to all of humanity. The timing couldn’t be more opportune. As AI technologies rapidly transform industries and workplaces, many are asking the same question: “How can I use AI to get ahead?” The OpenAI Academy aims to provide practical answers to this question through accessible, hands-on learning experiences. What the OpenAI Academy Offers The Academy serves as a central hub for learning how to use AI tools and technologies in practice. It offers: ChatGPT Campus : Resources tailored to your educational environment ChatGPT for Workplace : Practical Guide to Implementing AI in Professional Environments Sora Tutorial : Learning Materials for OpenAI's Video Generation Techniques Build Time : A collaborative session focused on hands-on AI development Monthly Webinars : Regular educational broadcasts on AI topics Partner Resources : Content from partners around the world, including renowned universities What makes the OpenAI Academy unique is its practical approach. Instead of focusing solely on theoretical concepts, the Academy emphasizes actionable knowledge that participants can immediately apply to their academic, career, or personal projects. Why this matters The demand for AI training is skyrocketing across all sectors. Traditional educational institutions are struggling to keep up with the pace of rapidly evolving AI technologies, creating a knowledge gap that affects students, professionals, and organizations alike. The OpenAI Academy addresses this need with a community-driven approach to making AI education accessible and inclusive. By removing financial barriers and creating specialized learning tracks, the initiative increases access to critical AI knowledge that would otherwise be limited to elite technical circles. Through workshops, discussions, and digital content, attendees will learn how to use generative AI to solve complex problems and enhance creativity, productivity, and learning. The Academy’s offerings range from basic AI understanding to advanced integration techniques for engineers and developers. Future plans for the OpenAI Academy The OpenAI Academy team is building specialized learning communities for key groups: Educators looking to integrate AI into education

Key Summary • Papers generated by AI Scientist-v2 passed peer review process at ICLR 2025 workshop • The first official academic paper generated entirely by AI without human intervention • 1 out of 3 submitted papers passed (average score 6.33, top 45%) • Joint research by the University of British Columbia, the University of Oxford, and Sakana AI • Paper title: “Compositional Regularization: Unexpected Obstacles in Enhancing Neural Network Generalization” A new era of scientific research opened by AI scientists Breakthrough achievement, academic recognition of AI-generated paper On March 12, 2025, a historic event occurred in the scientific community. A paper generated by AI Scientist-v2 passed the peer-review process at the ICLR, a top AI conference workshop. This was the first fully AI-generated paper to pass the same verification process as human scientists, and was a major milestone that showed the changing way scientific research is done. A thorough evaluation process The research team worked with the ICLR workshop organizing committee to submit three AI-generated papers. The referees were aware that some of the papers could have been generated by AI (three out of 43), but they were not aware that the specific papers they were evaluating were AI-generated. Most importantly, AI Scientist-v2 performed all the steps independently. From formulating scientific hypotheses to designing experiments, writing code, running experiments, analyzing data, visualizing data, and writing the paper, the AI completed all the steps. The human researchers simply presented a broad research topic and selected which papers to submit. Two of the three papers submitted did not meet the passing criteria, but the paper titled “Compositional Regularization: Unexpected Obstacles in Enhancing Neural Network Generalization” passed with an average score of 6.33, which was higher than many of the human-written papers accepted at the workshop. The importance of transparency and ethical guidelines The research team prioritized transparency throughout the entire process of this experiment. It was conducted in full cooperation with ICLR leadership and the workshop organizing committee, and received IRB approval from the University of British Columbia. In addition, as per the prior agreement, it was decided that even if the AI-generated paper passed the evaluation, it would be withdrawn before publication, as there is still no consensus in the scientific community on whether AI-generated research should be published in traditional academic journals. Current limitations and future prospects According to the research team's own evaluation, all three papers are not yet at the level of the ICLR main conference. It should be noted that the workshop (60-70% acceptance rate) has a lower entry barrier than the main conference (20-30% acceptance rate). However, this is only the beginning. AI scientists are based on the latest large-scale language models, and it is expected that they will improve as the base models advance. The research team predicts that in the future, AI will be able to produce papers that surpass human levels. Ultimately, what matters is not how AI science compares to human science, but how AI discoveries contribute to human prosperity, such as curing diseases or expanding knowledge of the laws of the universe. This groundbreaking research, conducted in collaboration with Cong Lu and Jeff Clune of the University of British Columbia, Chris Lu and Jakob Foerster of the University of Oxford, and Sakana AI, provides an important example of how AI will transform the way we conduct scientific research. /Nine

US : Characterized by personal accountability and technology use - teachers spend an average of $500+ per year out of pocket, design collaborative desks and learning corners, and use AI-based lesson planning tools Japan : Organizational culture and emphasis on detailed procedures - morning staff meeting (chorei), new teachers are given a 58-page behavior manual, and detailed classroom management guidelines are followed. UK : Building an inclusive education environment - Individual education plans for students with SEN (Special Educational Needs), clear three-tier decision-making system, time limits for business meetings China : Technology integration and organizational systems - WeChat parent group operation, AI-based class evaluation, textbook analysis and mentoring systemization, blockchain grade management United States: Personal Responsibility and Creative Autonomy American teachers have a high degree of autonomy and personal responsibility, from organizing classroom environments to preparing teaching materials. Texas and Arizona teachers spend an average of $500-$600 out of their own pockets on school supplies, and they often use crowdfunding to make up for budget shortfalls. This personal burden can be seen as a direct result of the cuts in public education budgets following the 2008 financial crisis. In classroom preparation, encourage collaborative learning through circular or U-shaped desk arrangements, and create dedicated spaces for reading or scientific inquiry. On the first day of school, use strategies to reduce anxiety by pre-placing simple activities on the desks that students can do as soon as they arrive. In curriculum development, American teachers design lessons that align with state-specific educational standards such as Common Core, and 72% of schools use ChatGPT-based lesson planners. Classroom rules are made clear with visual posters, such as restroom signage and raising hands when asking questions. As the citizen-led 'Teacher Support' movement spreads, there is a movement of social solidarity, such as raising $1.3 million through crowdfunding, but at the same time, there is a contradiction in that the perception that "education is the responsibility of parents" makes it difficult to increase the budget. Japan: Organizational culture and detailed procedures Japanese teachers’ preparation for the new school year is characterized by organizational culture and detailed procedures. At one Osaka junior high school, new teachers are given a 58-page “April Behavior Manual,” which includes detailed instructions for each class period. The Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology’s “Three Essential Preparations for New Teachers” lists the preparation of teaching materials for midterms, the establishment of a network of fellow teachers, and the writing of scenarios for parent-teacher consultations as key tasks. At the 'chorei' held at 7:30 every morning, the key schedule for each grade is briefed in 10 minutes. New teachers receive mentoring through 1:1 desk assignments with teachers with 10 years of experience, and must conduct class demonstrations at least three times. For the management of students' personal belongings, name tags (including pencils and water bottles) are mandatory, and 70% of schools will conduct home visits until April 10 to connect with parents. The Hiroshima Prefectural Board of Education's "40 Rules for Classroom Management" provides detailed guidance on everything from how to use the blackboard to how to manage students' personal belongings. In particular, the "3-day classroom management simulation" program is designed to provide new teachers with hands-on experience in creating an actual classroom atmosphere. In 2024, the Gifu City Board of Education will introduce a 16-day consecutive summer vacation and school closure system to guarantee teachers mandatory vacation, and will also attempt to improve work efficiency, such as reducing grading time by 63% with an AI grading system. UK: Inclusive education and professional development Teachers in the UK focus on building inclusive learning environments and professional development. At one Manchester secondary school, the SEN coordinator draws up an individual education plan (IEP) six weeks before the start of the school year, and each disabled student is given an additional budget of £2,400 per year, and one-to-one meetings with a teaching assistant are mandatory. The teacher qualification process is rigorous, requiring GCSE English and Maths exams, and a year of teaching experience to achieve Qualified Teacher Status (QTS). A postgraduate education program in Birmingham breaks down lesson plan verification into seven stages, with an average of 3.8 feedback cycles for each lesson plan. In the division of work, the three-tier decision-making system of the headteacher, vice-principal, and key stage leader is clearly distinguished, and a middle school in Liverpool limits teacher meeting time to 4 hours and 30 minutes per week and operates a 'strict agenda' system in which all meetings only discuss pre-registered agenda items. Pressure from the National Association of State Education Workers (NASUWT) has led to overtime pay rising to £28 an hour from 2024, and a 2024 report from the London Department for Education found that attainment for pupils receiving SEN support had improved by 34 per cent. China: Digital Integration and Mentoring Systems

• Personal information of 62 million students and 9.5 million teachers leaked • 15 million sensitive records exposed, including Social Security Numbers (SSNs) • Data breach of 16,000 students at four UK schools confirmed • At least 4 class action lawsuits filed • Lack of basic security measures such as lack of two-step authentication Development of events On December 28, 2024, PowerSchool, the largest education software company in the United States, suffered a major data breach. Hackers stole account information from a customer support portal called PowerSource and accessed the Student Information System (SIS), which contained a wide range of data, from student grades, attendance, and medical records to faculty and staff salary information. Damage Scope and Impact International damage scale Impacting over 500,000 schools across North America Data of 16,000 students from four UK schools leaked Continuing to confirm damage cases in other countries including Canada Types of leaked information Students: personally identifiable information, medical records, grades, attendance records Faculty and Staff: Certification Information, Salary Data Special Education Sensitive Information Security Vulnerabilities and Responses Vulnerabilities revealed Basic 2-step authentication not applied Poor access rights management system Inadequate data breach detection system PowerSchool's response Immediately disable any infringing account Reset your entire password Strengthening access control

Canva Design School has launched a free online course for teachers called 'AI in the Classroom'. This course is designed to help teachers effectively utilize Canva’s AI features, Magic Write, Magic Design, and Magic Media, in their classes. In particular, it focuses on lesson planning and educational material creation in an online format that allows for 100% self-directed learning. A certificate will be issued upon completion, and it is expected to be a practical educational opportunity to strengthen teachers' AI utilization capabilities. Go get Canva certified

Website Link 1. Whimsical Overview : Whimsical is an online collaboration tool for mind mapping, flowcharting, project management, and more. It’s free for students and educators, especially in schools. How to use : Simply visit the website, create an account, and authenticate with your school email to access all features for free. Create mind maps or diagrams to organize your ideas or visualize class materials. How to use it in the classroom : Students organize ideas or visualize the problem-solving process during group activities. During the project planning stage, clearly set goals and detailed plans through a mind map. How to use for free: https://komododecks.com/guides/H0dKKjHuyZWzN8zRTnmb 2. Notion Overview : Notion is an all-in-one productivity tool that can be used for a variety of purposes, including note-taking, database management, and project management. How to use : Go to the website, create an account, and request an educational account upgrade via your school email. Create a basic page and start using templates to manage your schedule, organize learning materials, etc. How to use it in the classroom : Teachers can use it as a digital notebook to manage class schedules and assignments. Provide students with personal study notebooks to encourage self-directed learning. How to apply for free use To use Notion for free as a teacher, please follow the steps below. You will be authenticated using your school or educational institution's email address. 1. Access the Notion website

Key points ✨ Simple Praise Stops Growth - Specific Feedback Increases Student Growth by 59% The first 2-3 pieces of feedback are crucial - get to the point first Even a mini conversation once a week is enough - 2-3 minutes of effective communication makes a difference Co-creation is key - conversation is more effective than one-sided advice Feedback, think of it this way 💡 Why Simple Praise Is Dangerous Saying "good job" feels good, but it doesn't tell students what they actually did well or what to do next. Instead, saying "I think you did a good job using data to support your argument in this section. I think next time you should include opposing views to make your essay more balanced," will help students clearly see their strengths and areas for improvement. The power of first impressions Our brains remember the first information they receive best. Long-winded feedback can distract from the main point. It is more effective to give students one or two points that they can put into practice right away. The change that conversation creates One-sided advice gets in the way and quickly disappears. Asking, “What did you think about this part?” allows students to organize their thoughts and find solutions on their own. Balance between emotions and growth If you just say, "This part is disappointing," you may lose motivation. Instead, if you say, "You've done well so far. I think it would be better if you added this part to it," students will be able to move forward without losing confidence. Real-world feedback examples 👀 Show me specifically ❌ "I'm not good at math." ✅ "You did a good job setting up the equation. Let's solve it while checking the coefficients of the quadratic terms." Provide direction for growth ❌ "Your writing has improved a lot!" ✅ "The argument and evidence are well connected. Next time, let's make the first sentence of each paragraph stronger." Feedback with AI tools 💻 Utilization of Snorkl Snorkl analyzes students' spoken responses and provides immediate feedback. Expand students' thinking by asking questions like, "Can you elaborate on this concept?" or "Can you give me another example?" Features of Redmenta

AI and Creative Innovation in Education: Field Report 2025 Published by Advanis Research Institute Key findings 89% of teachers see AI in their students’ classes 85% of teachers say AI contributes to improving students’ creativity 92% of teachers responded that creative literacy helps improve learning 86% of teachers believe AI use will help expand job opportunities 90% of teachers say AI is positive for students’ self-expression and sense of purpose Research Overview Adobe and Advanis’ Creativity with AI in Education 2025 Report provides valuable insights into how fostering creativity in the classroom can improve students’ academic achievement, career readiness, and personal growth. Based on quantitative and qualitative responses from 2,801 educators in the U.S. and the U.K., the study shows that integrating AI and creativity is not just a supplement to classroom activities, but an essential teaching practice and learning technology for the next generation’s success. Using AI in the Classroom The use of AI in the classroom goes beyond simple tool use to enable students to learn more deeply. Teachers report that AI helps students visualize complex ideas and express themselves creatively. The potential of AI is particularly evident in areas such as brainstorming, learning demonstrations, and self-reflection. According to the survey, 67% of students participate in creative activities using AI every week, and 89% of teachers have confirmed that their students are using AI. In particular, AI has established itself as a powerful tool to help students generate and express their ideas, and teachers evaluate that AI enhances students’ creative thinking rather than hinders it. Improve academic performance In terms of academic performance, AI increases student engagement and understanding. 93% of teachers responded that using AI improves student engagement, and 91% said that AI promotes integrated learning that connects multiple academic disciplines. In particular, creative activities using AI were found to improve students’ critical thinking, problem-solving, and communication skills. 83% of teachers recognized that feedback on the creative process is more important than evaluating the final product, suggesting that learning using AI contributes to strengthening process-centered education. Career Preparation and AI From a job readiness perspective, AI skills are essential. With 66% of industry leaders saying they would not hire anyone without AI skills, AI adoption in education is key to enhancing students’ future competitiveness. 95% of teachers emphasized the importance of learning industry-standard tools that students are likely to use in their future workplaces. Additionally, 90% of teachers recognize that it is important for students to learn how to create creative output that can be used for commercial purposes. This suggests that AI is not just a learning tool, but a bridge between the real world of work and education. Personal Growth and Wellbeing In terms of personal growth, AI helps students express themselves and explore their identities. 82% of teachers reported that creative activities improved students’ well-being and engagement. Creative projects using AI help students build confidence and a sense of purpose. According to the study, 98% of teachers said that creativity and self-expression are important to the well-being of both teachers and students, with 75% rating it as “very important.” In particular, teachers reported that creative activities using AI helped students reduce stress and increase emotional well-being. Challenges and Prospects There are still barriers to AI adoption. Teacher hesitation (57%), lack of appropriate tools (45%), and lack of budget (45%) are cited as major challenges. Parental concerns (45%) and administrative approval processes (38%) are also cited as significant obstacles. Collaborative efforts across education, industry, and government are needed to address these challenges. In particular, teachers emphasized the need for expanded professional development opportunities for AI literacy and clear guidelines for integrating it into the curriculum. With 96% of teachers valuing student privacy and ethical development of AI models, a comprehensive approach that takes these aspects into account is required.

Growth of AI education market The January 2025 market map released by EdTech Insiders includes over 400 companies. With 125 companies recently added, it shows the explosive growth of the AI market in the education sector. In particular, with companies from over 30 countries around the world participating, solutions that reflect the educational characteristics of various countries such as India, Brazil, the UK, Australia, and South Africa are emerging. Learn Today Innovation of Partners In key areas of education innovation, Learn Today’s partners are making notable progress. ThingLink and Mizou offer innovative solutions in educational chatbots and interactive experiences, Redmenta supports individual learner growth with a student progress tracking system, Snorkl is pioneering a new way to assess in process-centered assessment, and Quizizz is creating an efficient learning environment with an integrated suite of tools for teachers and students. Data-driven educational innovation The integration of Similarweb’s latest traffic data and Crunchbase’s investment information allows us to accurately measure the growth and influence of each company. The in-depth analysis of 60 AI use cases in education provides a concrete picture of the characteristics and value of each solution. This data-driven analysis is an important foundation for understanding the current and future of the education AI market. Educational Effectiveness Research The study on measuring the learning effects of AI educational tools that will be conducted in the future will have great significance. By verifying the effectiveness in actual educational settings beyond simple technological innovation, the educational value of each tool can be specifically confirmed. This is expected to be an opportunity to improve the quality of educational AI tools and increase their practicality. The direction of future education AI technology is now becoming an essential element in the field of education. The use of AI is expanding in various areas such as customized education tailored to the needs of individual learners, teacher work efficiency, and accurate measurement and analysis of learning outcomes. In particular, as solutions reflecting the characteristics of each country emerge in the global education market, AI educational tools are expected to develop into more diverse and specialized forms.

AI platform safety controversy begins in UK education sector 📌 Raising issues from education experts Student crisis detected but not localized response Absence of real-time teacher notification system Falls short of government safety guidelines Corporate commitments to improvement and concerns from the field The gap between government guidelines and reality The UK Department for Education’s recently published AI product safety guidelines set a new standard for the use of AI in education, with teacher monitoring of chatbot inputs and outputs being a key requirement. An education expert tested a widely used AI education platform against these criteria. “At first, it was positive, as teachers could monitor conversations between students and AI. But when we tested it in a real-world crisis situation, serious problems were revealed.” Fatal flaw in crisis response The test involved a scenario in which a student complained of loneliness and suffered from bullying. "The AI recognized that there was a crisis, but it gave the British student the US emergency number, and it didn't relay that to the teacher. It only showed a little warning icon next to the student's name when a life-threatening situation was detected, and even that couldn't be confirmed without going into the dashboard." This does not meet the criteria for “detection of potential risk signals and notification to field managers” required by the Department of Education guidelines. Voices from the classroom Field teachers point out the real dangers of this problem. “Many students already view AI as their personal counselors, especially those with limited access to AI at home, and use school platforms to engage in deeper conversations. Poor safeguards can put these vulnerable students at greater risk.” Another teacher shared the results of her own testing. "In conversations about depression and bullying, some warnings worked, but they still directed people to non-localized contacts. Advice that simply says, 'Talk to a trusted adult' doesn't really help." Corporate response and distrust in the field The company promised to fix the problem.

Key takeaways: Comparative study of traditional and customized classrooms 405 elementary school students (200 customized, 205 traditional) Measuring Achievement Through Math/Reading Skills Assessments A study of teaching methods and professional development through interviews with 16 teachers Conducting multivariate analysis considering variables such as gender and age New challenges in education Modern education is being called upon to make innovative changes in a rapidly changing society. Personalized learning is gaining attention as the core of this change, and it suggests an educational method that takes into account the interests and learning speed of each student. But is this new approach actually effective in improving student achievement? To answer this question, an interesting study was conducted in three school districts in western Kentucky. Students’ math and reading skills were tracked for three years using the Renaissance Star assessment . A total of 405 elementary school students participated, 200 in personalized learning classrooms and 205 in traditional classrooms. A unique approach to personalized learning In personalized learning classrooms, students set their own learning goals and work at their own pace . Teachers use innovative teaching methods such as multisensory strategies, project-based learning, and guided reading , and incorporate flexible space layouts and cutting-edge technology. Teachers developed individual learning plans for students and provided regular feedback. They also provided support tailored to each student’s needs through small group activities and individual instruction . Unexpected research results Contrary to expectations, the MANOVA and MANCOVA analyses did not find any statistically significant differences in achievement between personalized learning and traditional learning. The results remained the same even when variables such as gender and age were taken into account. However, what is noteworthy is that consistent student growth was observed in both classroom types. In the 16 teacher interviews, teachers evaluated professional development opportunities as contributing significantly to the quality of education. Implications for future education: Application in the educational field: A clear vision and systematic plan are needed when introducing personalized learning. Ongoing support for teacher professional development is essential Effective integration of diverse teaching methods contributes to student growth. Long-term research is needed to verify the effectiveness of the program.

• An innovative online school for students who are excluded from traditional education • Close education system with one teacher per four students • Thousands of successful graduates over 11 years since 1997 • Social cost savings of £250,000 per student • Combination of innovative educational philosophy and cutting-edge technology • Ended in 2009 due to philosophical differences with management A challenging proposal from a professor In 1997, in a conference room of the British government’s Education Select Committee, Professor Stephen Heppell made what was then a radical proposal: “If we give 100 underachieving students the right technology, we can bring out their potential.” This statement caught the attention of the Department for Education officials and soon became the starting point for an innovative project called ‘Notschool.net’. A new type of school is born Notschool.net was a completely new form of education system that was different from traditional school education. The main target group was school refusals, school phobia, expelled students, and long-term hospitalized children. The most notable feature was the close education of one teacher per four students. Utilization of cutting-edge technology at the time In the late 1990s, before the Internet became widespread, Notschool.net boldly adopted the latest technology. Each student was provided with ISDN high-speed Internet, a video camera, and high-quality audio equipment, creating a learning environment free from time and space constraints. Innovative educational philosophy This project pursued a completely new educational philosophy, not just a simple online class. It called the students 'researchers' and focused on improving their self-esteem. The curriculum was also diverse, from literacy and math to science, art, and technology, and in particular, it actively utilized multimedia, moving away from text-centered classes. Amazing achievements Over the 11 years of operation, thousands of students have successfully re-engaged in education. Many have gone on to university or find employment, and government research has shown that each student saves the public around £250,000. A regretful ending In 2009, Notschool.net was discontinued due to differences in educational philosophy between the founders and the Inclusion Trust, the operating entity. Another reason was that the initially innovative technologies were no longer the optimal solution over time. Meaning for the present Twenty-five years later, Notschool.net’s experiment still poses important questions for us. With the emergence of new technologies such as AI and the metaverse, how can we leverage these technologies to realize the essential value of education? How can we leverage technology to bring out the potential of all learners and expand educational opportunities? Notschool.net’s experiment provided one answer to these questions, and their experience remains a meaningful reference for us as we prepare for the future of education.

Key Contents • Combining JUMP Math’s proven math education content with Snorkl’s AI technology • Real-time learning analytics through voice, video, and drawing capabilities for K-8 students • Provides real-time student understanding monitoring system for teachers • The Korean market is exclusively served through Learn Today Co., Ltd. JUMP Math and Snorkl announced a strategic partnership to transform K-8 math education. The collaboration will integrate JUMP Math’s evidence-based math education content into Snorkl’s AI learning platform, providing students with a more advanced math learning experience. This integrated platform allows students to express their mathematical problem-solving process in various ways, including voice, video, and drawing, and provides real-time customized feedback through AI technology. Teachers will be able to monitor and analyze students’ learning process in real time, which will enable more effective individualized guidance. About Us JUMP Math A Canadian-based non-profit educational organization providing innovative mathematics education programs for grades K-8. Using an evidence-based, step-by-step learning approach and a “guided inquiry” approach, we help all students improve their mathematics skills, and are recognized worldwide for our effectiveness. Snorkl An innovative learning platform that applies AI technology to the educational field. It supports over 50 languages and provides real-time customized feedback by analyzing students' various learning activities with AI. It has a secure data management system that complies with FERPA and COPPA, and has shown excellent educational effects, especially in the areas of math, science, and reading. Entering the Korean market Snorkl is providing services in the Korean market through an exclusive partnership with Learn Today Co., Ltd. Learn Today is an edutech company established in 2021. Based on the philosophy that "change begins with curiosity," _____T88514_____ pursues educational innovation using digital technology and AI. It is leading the digital transformation of education and the establishment of a personalized learning environment, and is leading innovation in the field of education by optimizing the Korean educational environment with global edutech solutions.

🌐 Global EdTech Quality Innovation: ISTE+ASCD & EduEvidence Strategic Partnership Two organisations form strategic partnership to strengthen global edtech accreditation at BETT UK 2025 (29 January 2025) EduEvidence is an international non-profit organization that evaluates educational technologies using the 5E framework (Effectiveness, Effectiveness, Ethics, Equity, Environment). We operate a bronze, silver, and gold level certification system, focusing on improving transparency and reliability of educational technology. This partnership will create a joint database to support decision-making by educators and policymakers. See more: https://blogs.lse.ac.uk/medialse/2024/09/13/aligning-and-consolidating-approaches-to-quality-edtech-selection-and-procurement/ EduEvidence Homepage: https://eduevidence.org 🎓 The ultimate collaboration tool for teachers: Padlet PD 101 New Course Launch Created by education expert Zareen 7 in-depth video lessons available Self-directed learning structure Issuance of certificate Registration: https://buff.ly/3CqINMw 🚀 Breaking Down the Boundaries of the Classroom: Beyond Four Walls Innovation Webinar A new vision of immersive learning spaces presented by ThingLink and Igloo Vision Implementing a variety of immersive learning environments beyond VR headsets Presenting the possibility of student-centered creative content production combined with AI technology Discussing expansion into libraries and community centers See more: https://www.learntoday.kr/dk58wg2e419z9mnqevxz ⚡ The magic of changing your daily life with free AI: A leisurely day created with AI (1/31 - Webinar) Introducing three free AI tools: DeepSeek, Genspark, and Qwen2.5

Hello, this is Learn Today. I wish you and your family health and happiness on the Lunar New Year of 2025. This year is the Year of the Snake, so I hope everyone will have a wise and prosperous year. We have prepared some educational innovation news for you to read while you enjoy a pleasant time with your family and friends during the long holiday. 📚 Top News 1. ISTE-Korea National University of Education Partnership Agreement The digital transformation of Korean education is in full swing! Korea National University of Education has joined hands with ISTE+ASCD, the world's largest educational innovation organization. Over the next three years, more than 9,000 Korean educators will strengthen their educational technology utilization capabilities through ISTE standards. This is the beginning of a groundbreaking change that will lead the digital transformation of Korean education. 👉 See more details 2. 2025 Bett Education Fair Highlights 🌏 Bett, the world's largest education technology trade show, presents three days of live, on-site news and highlights. Discover the latest education technology trends and innovative education solutions. 👉 View Day 1 👉 See Day 2 👉 See Day 3 3. Quizizz Trainer 1st Batch Recruitment 🚨 Global edtech company Quizizz is recruiting its first trainer in Korea! Key Benefits ✨ Quizizz Headquarters Direct Training (Online) ✨Free Premium Super Account ✨ Opportunity to experience new features first ✨ A special opportunity to grow as an ambassador It's scheduled to start in the second week of February, so hurry and apply!