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Summary of Key Content • Snorkel is an AI tool that can be used across all grades and subjects in K-12 educational environments. • Used by 73% of teachers in the Northville School District (47% elementary, 30% middle, and 23% high school) • Students can explain their thinking processes and receive immediate feedback • Used in a variety of subjects (reading, math, Spanish, physics, etc.) from 1st grade to high school • Teachers can provide personalized feedback to every student in a short period of time • Promote a growth mindset: Provide students with opportunities to correct mistakes and try multiple times Background on the introduction of snorkel Since launching ChatGPT, the Northville School District has been looking for ways to responsibly use AI in education. After reviewing about 10 different tools, Snorkel emerged as the most effective. Its ease of use is particularly notable, with first graders using it effectively to improve reading scores and fluency. For math students, it has allowed them to explain their thinking and demonstrate understanding, rather than simply get the answer. In high school, it is used almost daily in Spanish, physics, and chemistry classes. Examples of use in various subjects 1st grade reading class In Julie’s first grade class, students read passages from a book and receive feedback on their fluency. Snorkel recognizes the student’s voice and provides feedback in a natural voice. Students can listen to the feedback and try again to improve. The teacher can see the anonymized student responses and see which students need help in which areas with the “Insights” button. This allows the teacher to provide personalized feedback to all students in just 20 minutes. Math class In math classes, Snorkel is used to ensure that students are not just following the process, but have a true understanding. Students solve a problem on the screen and receive immediate feedback. With a click of a button, they can see where their mistakes were made, and the feedback begins with positive content. After the first response, they receive feedback and students can explain and correct their mistakes. The Insights feature allows teachers to target instruction by identifying specific problems (incorrect subtractions, incomplete explanations, lack of understanding of percentages, etc.) and also provides feedback when the correct answer is correct but the explanation is insufficient, encouraging students to explain their thinking process more clearly. Spanish lessons In Spanish activities, students respond in Spanish and receive feedback in English. Feedback points out incorrect verb conjugation, incomplete responses, and misuse of vocabulary, as well as praise for good work (e.g., correct use of the past perfect tense). This allows teachers to identify which students are having difficulty acquiring the language and to differentiate instruction. Physics class In a high school physics class, Snorkel is used as an assignment. Students take pictures of their work, upload them, and add descriptions. Snorkel reads and analyzes the images and provides feedback. This allows the teacher to provide individual feedback to all 35 students. Features for teachers Snorkel allows teachers to easily create and share activities. Creating an activity takes about 5 minutes, and the system automatically suggests response criteria that match the questions. Teachers can modify these criteria or use them as is. In the Northville School District, elementary school teachers are sharing lesson materials they have created together through Google Docs. Future development plans Snorkel will be introducing folders and libraries by summer to make it easier to exchange and organize activities. It also plans to double its content library by the start of the next school year, and will add standards-based search capabilities. For English learners, features include translation into multiple languages, text and passages can be read aloud, and the ability to insert video and audio on whiteboards will be coming soon. Classroom usability It is possible to have 25 students using it in a classroom at the same time. I have seen students using it in a first grade classroom at the same time, and there have been no major issues other than the Chromebook microphone issue. Up to 35 adults have used it in one room at a time without any issues.

This spring, Snorkl is releasing new features that will make teaching and learning easier and more effective. From smarter AI to more content and more convenient organizing features, here’s what’s coming soon: More learning materials, searchable by criteria New education partnerships mean more content for all grade levels, plus criteria-based search so you can find exactly what you need. Smarter AI Help Discover better image recognition, more accurate language feedback, and more powerful math capabilities with Snorkl Coach 2.0 . Folder feature coming soon! Organize your course materials, share your best content, and create activity sets that fit your school or district . It’s a better way to work together. More tools to develop students' thinking From a sound-only mode for world languages and reading skills to a writing-only mode to help with writing and editing , we offer a variety of ways for students to practice and develop. Let’s develop students’ thinking skills together! Thank you for joining us in this educational innovation that puts students at the center of their thinking. If you are interested in joining Snorkl for the 2025-2026 school year, now is the best time to contact us for a school quote. Let’s create moments where students’ thoughts shine together!

Snorkel Coach is a new tool that provides students with real-time, personalized learning support. Check out students' whiteboards, understand what they're working on, and provide personalized help. We increase accessibility with multilingual support and read-aloud features, but ultimately let students explain what they understand. Snorkel Coach's Innovative Education Support System Snorkel is an educational platform that provides instant and personalized feedback to help students think more deeply, communicate actively, and articulate their ideas clearly. To further reinforce these core values of Snorkel, the newly launched Snorkel Coach provides real-time support for students when they are struggling with activities assigned by their teachers. When the teacher activates the Snorkel Coach feature, students will have access to the Coach located at the bottom right of the activity page. Here, students can ask questions and receive immediate, specific help. The best feature of Snorkel Coach is that it allows students to see their whiteboards and understand exactly what they are working on. This allows it to provide relevant help tailored to each student’s situation and lesson content. Snorkel Coach also offers translation and text-to-speech capabilities in multiple languages to enhance accessibility for all types of learners, reflecting Snorkel’s core value of ensuring that all students have equal access to rich learning content. The Snorkel team designed learning to not just end with a conversation with AI. After students finish talking to the Snorkel coach, they have to close the conversation window and press the 'record' button to synthesize and explain what they have understood. This is to ensure that students apply their thinking, problem-solving, and interpretation skills, and demonstrate their outstanding abilities in all tasks. Snorkel Coach is an innovative educational support tool that will help every student reach their full potential, opening up new educational possibilities for both teachers and students. /Friend /Nine

AI-based real-time monitoring : Automatically detecting inappropriate content in student-AI conversations Instant teacher notifications : Notify teachers immediately when a problem occurs Protecting the Learning Environment : Creating a safe and healthy digital learning space for all students Improving Teacher Work Efficiency : Reducing Teacher Monitoring Burden with Selective Notifications Data-driven prevention system : Developing long-term countermeasures through problem pattern analysis New features for a safe learning environment Snorkl Coach recently updated its ability to detect inappropriate language that may occur in conversations between students and AI. As you can see in the image, it immediately identifies problematic situations and notifies teachers with a notification saying, “Student 11: This Snorkl Coach conversation was flagged for harassment.” Support for teachers' efficient management This feature solves the problem of teachers having difficulty monitoring all conversations in real time in a digital learning environment. AI automatically detects and reports inappropriate conversations, reducing teachers’ workload and enabling efficient management. Fostering digital citizenship This feature also has an educational impact, making students aware of the importance of digital ethics and responsible online behavior. When inappropriate conversations are detected, they can be used as educational opportunities to foster students’ digital citizenship. Improving data-driven learning environments In the long term, analyzing recurring problem patterns can help schools and educational institutions develop more effective prevention policies. This data-driven approach will contribute to continuously improving the quality of learning environments. In conclusion, Snorkl Coach’s inappropriate conversation detection feature plays a vital role in creating a safe and positive learning culture, creating an environment where all students can feel comfortable and focused on their learning.

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[📢 Special Webinar Guide] 🌟 #BeAnAuthor month Book Creator (Tools for Schools) and Snorkl Special Webinar Invitation 📚 Book Creator x Snorkl Collaboration "Preparing for a Student-Led Conference" 🔍 Introducing the two platforms ▪️ Snorkl Instant learning feedback with AI-based voice interaction Express your ideas freely with a digital whiteboard Providing a global learning environment with support for over 40 languages ▪️ Book Creator A multimedia-rich digital book creation platform Colorful expressions with photos, music, voice, and video The joy of creating together through real-time collaboration 📋 Webinar Content Create your own study record with Book Creator Organize your learning journey and set goals with Snorkl Real-world examples of student-led conferences using two tools Practical ideas you can apply right away in your classes 👥 Host David Hotler (Book Creator Community Manager) Jon & Jeff (Snorkl co-founders) 📅 Progress date US Eastern: 12:00 p.m. EDT, April 10, 2025

Introducing Snorkl Snorkl is an educational platform that uses AI to provide instant, personalized feedback to students’ responses. It records and analyzes students’ thought processes using a variety of tools on a digital whiteboard. Key Features Drawing, highlighting, entering text, entering formulas Upload images and record voice Multimodal Analysis: Simultaneous Interpretation of Visual and Audio Descriptions AI-based accuracy assessment and feedback provision Supports over 50 languages 10 ways to use it 1. Solve math problems Record the step-by-step solution process Describe your thought process through voice Analysis of AI accuracy and explainability 2. Reading Comprehension Assessment Text highlighting Leverage visual analysis tools Real-time comprehension assessment 3. Scientific Experiment Record Documenting the experimental process Visualizing Observation Results Scientific Thinking Assessment

Snorkl has been upgraded with more powerful features. ✨ New features Precisely analyze students' pronunciation and intonation Providing practical insights for teachers Customized feedback support for each student 🎯 Areas of application Improve reading fluency Developing foreign language learning skills Now, experience more effective learning with Snorkl! 🔍 Try it now: • Korean: https://student.snorkl.app/uyhdth • English: https://student.snorkl.app/ybn7y5 Your classroom will be more special with Snorkl. Get started today! 🚀

The key to learning is sometimes not just watching, but dragging and dropping and doing! We are excited to announce a new update to Snorkl: teachers can now set objects on the whiteboard as 'teaching aids' that students can move around the screen. Need students to match, sort, and create? You’ll have the tools to do it without the mess of physical objects mysteriously disappearing under the desk. It's similar to magic, but it disappears less often. Try some sample activities using the following parishes: Lower Elementary Math: Drag and Drop Place Value Middle School Math: Classifying Equations Society: U.S. Constitution Timeline Science: Cell Structure #Easy learning tools, #Whiteboard teaching aids, #Smart education, #Active learning, #Classroom innovation

Snorkl: A Revolution in Formative Assessment Digital whiteboard One of Snorkl’s key features is its digital whiteboard, which allows teachers to upload questions for a variety of K-12 subjects. Students are given the tools to express their thinking and approach the problem with drawings or text. Voice recording function Snorkl has a feature that allows students to record their thoughts by voice. Students can record their explanations by pressing the purple button, and this allows them to verbalize their problem-solving process. For example, in calculating the perimeter of a rectangle, students verbally explain their thoughts and solve the problem. AI analytics and personalized feedback Snorkl uses AI to analyze students’ responses and provide feedback. Students can receive feedback on their visual representations and verbal descriptions, and the AI provides specific suggestions for strengths and areas for improvement, along with a personalized score from 0 to 4. Multilingual support Snorkl supports over 40 languages, allowing students from all backgrounds to receive feedback in their preferred language. This feature is a great help for non-native English speakers to develop their English skills. Useful tools for teachers Snorkl allows teachers to gain insight into student performance and classify student work to identify trends, helping teachers identify common errors and improve instruction. Snorkl is breaking new ground in formative assessment, providing students with deeper insights and enhancing their learning experience with immediate, personalized support. It is quickly becoming an essential tool in the educational field.

Key features and background of introduction • Limitations of existing AI tools Simple LLM wrapper level functionality (generating jokes/lesson plans, etc.) Limited added value creation Easy to replicate at low cost • Snorkl’s distinctive features Digital whiteboard-based learning platform Immediate feedback on students’ marks and verbal explanations Visualizing/auditing the learning process using multi-modal AI capabilities FERPA and COPPA compliance Application case for 2nd grade elementary school (Mrs. Verna) • Language learning aspects Native language use by ELL (English Language Learner) students Express your understanding of English text in your native language High-level understanding confirmed through AI analysis Increase students' confidence and sense of belonging • Use in math learning Provides a variety of strategy choices (number charts, lines, combinations, etc.) Use it as an exit ticket to prove your addition and subtraction skills. Ensuring the reliability of AI feedback (based on “expected answers”) • Educational effects

Key points at a glance • The AI education field has completely changed since the introduction of ChatGPT. • Snorkl is an AI-based language learning tool that supports over 50 languages. • Maximize students’ motivation to learn language with real-time feedback • Dramatically improves teacher work efficiency & enables individualized learning • A noticeable increase in students’ confidence and engagement The power of AI education proven in the field "At first, I started because the name was funny. Aren't you curious about 'Snorkl'?" As soon as Spanish teacher Dr. Rachelle Dene Poth opened her mouth, the classroom erupted in laughter. But what she told next was more than just fun. AI meets education, and changes Dr. Poth, who has been interested in AI education for seven years, has seen dramatic changes in the education world since the advent of ChatGPT. “At first, everyone was worried about cheating. But that’s changed now. AI is a new opportunity.” She says that when she first introduced Snorkl, she deliberately avoided mentioning that it was an AI. "I wanted to see the students' natural reaction. And surprisingly, the first student immediately said, 'Is this an AI?'" Snorkl's innovative features • Real-time feedback: Provides students with personalized feedback as soon as they submit their answers • Multilingual support: Learning and feedback available in over 50 languages • Flexible use: Use in a variety of situations, from classroom activities to homework • Customized assessment: Teachers can directly set the AI’s assessment criteria Changes in actual classroom settings "It was impossible to have a proper conversation with all 24 students during the short 42-minute class period. Most of the time, it ended with something like, 'Hello? How are you? Yes.'" But with Snorkl, things changed. Students practiced the language at their own pace, got immediate feedback, and gained confidence. "Students are no longer afraid of making mistakes. They say that AI feedback is less burdensome than teacher evaluations. And the fact that they can try again whenever they want is a big plus." Advice for future education Dr. Poth offers this advice to teachers who are hesitant about adopting AI: "Getting started is half the battle. AI is now an unstoppable trend. Learn and grow alongside your students with tools like Snorkl. It's okay to make mistakes, because we're all learning together." The classroom has already changed. The question now is not, “Should we introduce AI?” but “How can we use it more effectively?”

https://youtu.be/EGNbZ0Zo_zI?si=WtYnP0r5UXZeOz0l Key Points The Concept and Importance of Authentic Assessment Snorkl: A digital platform for sharing and documenting students’ thought processes Provides instant, personalized feedback based on AI Can be used in a variety of subjects and grades Collaboration and resource sharing features between teachers Detailed review of webinar content The meaning and importance of true evaluation The webinar begins with the concept of 'Authentic Assessment', which was introduced by Grant Wiggins in the 1990s. It refers to an assessment method that allows students to engage in intellectually valuable tasks. Authentic assessment is characterized by: Evaluation that goes beyond simply finding the right answer Assessing students' thinking processes, reasoning skills, and knowledge application skills Presenting real-world related tasks The webinar presenter shared his 10 years of experience as a high school math teacher, emphasizing the importance of sharing and expressing students' thinking processes. Introducing the Snorkl Platform Snorkl is a digital platform developed to support real evaluations. Key features include: Digital Whiteboard : Students can respond to teacher questions in a variety of ways (drawing, typing, recording voice, etc.). AI Analytics : AI analyzes students’ responses to provide immediate, personalized feedback. Teacher Insights : Teachers can see class-wide trends and individual student performance in real time. Multilingual support : Available in over 50 languages. Real-world use cases for Snorkl

We are Snorkl's Korean partner Learn Today. We are recruiting participants for the Snorkl Superstar program to lead innovation in education together with Snorkl. Introducing Snorkl Snorkl is an innovative AI-based educational platform that provides a learning experience focused on students’ thinking processes. Key features include: Students explain their problem-solving process using voice and digital whiteboards. AI improves the learning experience by providing instant, personalized feedback. Provides teachers with class-wide learning trends and useful information. It supports a variety of subjects and languages and is applicable to K-12 education. Introducing the Snorkl Superstar Program The Snorkl Superstar program is a global community of people passionate about education innovation. The program is designed for leaders who will shape the future of education together. Superstar Program Benefits Specially-Made Welcome Kit : You'll receive a kit containing cool badges, useful resources, and fun Snorkl activities. Facebook Community : You are invited to a special group where you can connect and share experiences with other Snorkl enthusiasts. Regular Community Meetings : Join our monthly Superstar Community Meetings to share the latest news and network. Premium Snorkl Access : Get access to Snorkl's premium features for free. Professional Development Opportunities : You will have the opportunity to participate in a variety of professional development programs. Shaping the future of educational technology : Your feedback can help shape the future direction of Snorkl. How to participate The Snorkl Superstar program is open to anyone with a passion for education. Key requirements include: Attend monthly community meetings (next meeting: July 24th) Promote Snorkl on social media and at conferences Sharing a passion for educational innovation

• Simultaneously record students’ thought processes through voice and screen • AI provides instant, personalized feedback • Implement a multilingual learning environment with support for over 50 languages • Provides class-wide analytics and insights for teachers • Create 20 activities with a free account • Flexible system applicable to various subjects and grades Snorkel's features and functions Snorkel is an AI-based educational platform developed to revolutionize the learning process of students. The core function of this platform is to record the process of students explaining their thoughts verbally while simultaneously working on the screen. Students can respond to given questions or tasks in various ways, such as drawing, entering text, or inserting formulas. Once the student completes the response, the AI immediately begins analyzing it. The AI evaluates the accuracy of the student’s response, the quality of the explanation, and provides 2-3 specific pieces of feedback. This feedback is structured to compliment the student’s strengths and provide specific suggestions for areas where improvement is needed. Features for teachers Snorkel also provides powerful tools for teachers. In addition to reviewing individual student responses, teachers can view trends and insights for the entire class as analyzed by AI. This allows teachers to understand the learning situation of the entire class and focus on what is needed. Multilingual support and collaboration features Snorkel supports over 50 languages, making it ideal for multilingual learning environments. Students can receive feedback in their preferred language, which is a huge help in language learning. It also provides a collaborative feature where students can view and comment on each other’s responses, depending on the teacher’s settings. How to use and account types Teachers can create a free account on snorkel.app. A free account allows you to create 20 activities, which is more than enough for most teachers. Snorkel offers a library of pre-made content, but teachers can easily create their own activities. When creating an activity, all you have to do is give it a title, type a question on the whiteboard, and configure the AI settings. The AI settings are mostly automatic, but teachers can modify them as needed. Future development plans The Snorkel team is constantly improving the platform. Future plans include a new progress view to make it easier to see students’ progress, improved visibility into standards, and a new feature called ‘Snorkel Coach.’ We’ll also be adding more assignment type options, including an audio-only Canvas option. Snorkel provides a flexible system that can be applied to all subjects and grade levels. It can be used for a variety of learning activities, from reading comprehension to math problem solving, scientific experiment analysis, and self-reflection. The platform enhances students’ metacognitive abilities and provides teachers with deeper insight into their students’ thinking processes, enabling more effective teaching. https://youtu.be/CuFX805I89Q?si=m7jWF_C1WB3ue7sD

• Snorkel: Record student thought processes and provide immediate feedback with AI • Developers: Jeff Plourd and Jon Laven, former teachers • Features: Free to use, student data protection, teacher customizable rubric settings • Price: Unlimited access for 1.7 million won per year per school • Future plans: ‘Snorkel Coach’ feature in development 📚 Meet Snorkel, an innovation born in the classroom! Snorkel isn't just your average educational app. It's made by real teachers who are working hard in real classrooms. Jeff Plourd and Jon Laven are the two main characters! 🤔 How did snorkels come into being? During a time when everyone was struggling due to COVID-19, Jeff and Jon saw teachers using various tools to record students’ thoughts, especially in math classes. "Wait a minute, isn't it important to know whether you got it right or wrong?" "Yes, it's more important to understand the process of how students solve problems!" This is how the idea that started it all became the snorkel. 🎉 Amazing features of snorkel AI Teacher: When students submit their answers, AI immediately analyzes them and provides feedback. It's like having a personal tutor right next to you! Customized assessment criteria: Teachers can directly set AI to “look at this!” Digital Blackboard: A space where students can freely write answers or draw pictures. Re-submitting: Get feedback and say, "Oh, I can do it like this!" Smart analytics: Automatically organizes student responses for teachers and shows overall trends. 💻 How to use it? Sign in with your Google or Microsoft account. (It's free!) Create a class and create an activity (or use one you already have) Set your evaluation criteria (you can change them later) Give your students a special code. Check out students' answers and AI's analysis results. 🔒 Is student information safe? Don't worry! Snorkel takes students' privacy very seriously. When AI checks answers, all personal information such as names are removed. In addition, we have received various certifications related to student information protection.

🌟 Project Introduction Educators in the Snorkl community, we're sharing all the great #Snorkl challenges we've created in one place so you can get inspired by each other's ideas and create better educational activities. 🌍 Global Sharing and Korean Categories This project is a place to share the activities of Snorkl educators around the world. There is also a separate category specifically for Korean educators, so you can easily find activities that are unique to Korea. 🏆 Contributions from Snorkl Superstars Snorkl superstar Iri-ra is working hard to build a Korean library. We appreciate Iri-ra's hard work, and we actively welcome the participation of other educators! 🤝 How to participate Sharing your Snorkl activity is easy: Go to My Library Find an activity you want to share Click the three dots on the right Select Share With Teachers and copy the link Paste a link into a spreadsheet 🔗 Get started Link to our collaborative workspace, Spreadsheet: 💡 In conclusion Each and every one of you contributes to enrich the Snorkl community. We invite you all to join us in this special sharing project. Let’s explore the infinite possibilities of Snorkl together! We look forward to seeing your creative activities soon! 🎉

The Future of Education Changed by AI A revolution in educational technology is happening. Snorkl's 'Snorkl Coach' is an AI-based learning assistant that is completely changing the learning experience for students. This innovative tool is currently in beta and is available through Snorkl's exclusive Korean partner, Learn Today. Snorkl Coach's Core Features Supports a variety of subjects : Can be used in various subjects such as English, math, and science Whiteboard integration : Get real-time help on the whiteboard while you learn Instant support : AI answers questions and helps resolve issues in real time Ease of use : Easy access with whiteboard corner icon Innovation in English Language Learning: A Case Study Snorkl Coach recently released its English learning support feature. As you can see in the example video , students get real-time AI support when solving English problems. Customized grammar explanation Suggested vocabulary for each situation A Guide to Improving Reading Comprehension AI tutor for every subject English is just the beginning. Snorkl Coach supports a variety of learning areas, including: Math: Step-by-step problem solving guide Science: Explaining complex concepts and supporting experiments Society: Help with essay writing and providing historical context Experience Opportunity: Try Snorkl Coach for Yourself Experience the revolutionary capabilities of Snorkl Coach for yourself. Get help from an AI coach in a real-world learning environment. Snorkl Coach User Guide

Improving students’ learning experience and increasing teachers’ teaching effectiveness have always been important issues in the educational field. Snorkl, a recently popular educational platform, is providing an innovative solution to this problem. The Amazing Effects of Snorkl A recent survey of over 500 teachers and students confirmed Snorkl’s powerful impact on learning: 94% of students responded that Snorkl increased their motivation to learn. 97% of students rated Snorkl's feedback as very useful. 96% of teachers reported notable improvements in classroom learning. These figures clearly demonstrate the positive change Snorkl has brought to the educational field. Voices of field teachers Kathryn Hoffman, a high school teacher, shared her experience using Snorkl: "As a teacher of high school students, I absolutely love using Snorkl because it effectively captures and supports my students' unique ways of thinking and learning. By allowing students to articulate their reasoning through voice recordings and visualize their thinking on a digital whiteboard, Snorkl promotes an inclusive and holistic approach to learning that takes into account diverse learning preferences. AI-based feedback is particularly valuable. Not only does it provide students with real-time, personalized feedback, it also helps them identify areas where they are struggling and intervene at the right time. This insight allows you to tailor your lessons more precisely to each student’s needs. Additionally, Snorkl’s actionable next step for teaching provides a structured way to continually adjust lesson plans and teaching strategies to ensure all students are making effective progress. This innovative tool not only enhances the effectiveness of my teaching, but also deepens the learning experience for my students.” Snorkl's Key Features Personalized Learning Experience : We provide a customized approach that takes into account each student's unique learning style. Multiple means of expression : Students can express their thoughts in a variety of ways, including voice recordings and digital whiteboards. AI-based real-time feedback : Provide students with immediate, personalized feedback to enhance learning effectiveness. Insights for teachers : Real-time visibility into students’ learning status enables appropriate intervention and support. Adaptive teaching strategies : AI-suggested next steps help teachers continuously improve their lessons. Conclusion Snorkl is a revolutionary platform that goes beyond a simple educational tool and is leading the revolution in learning. Snorkl has already been proven by many teachers and students to increase students’ motivation to learn, provide personalized feedback, and significantly improve the quality of classroom learning.

*This is an English webinar. If you want Korean subtitles, please install the Immersive Translation Chrome extension. Advances in educational technology are constantly opening up new possibilities. At the center of this is AI (Artificial Intelligence). The recent “World Snorkel Day” event explored the many uses of Snorkel, an AI-based educational platform. The event provided educators with insightful ideas on how to effectively integrate AI into the classroom. Snorkel: Visualization of student thinking and immediate feedback Snorkel is an innovative tool that captures students’ thinking processes and provides immediate feedback. At the heart of the platform is a multi-modal input system that allows students to express their thinking in a variety of forms, including text, images, and voice. This goes beyond traditional assessment methods and promotes students’ deep understanding and creative expression. In the first session of the event, Kate and Nicole discussed the combination of Edgy Protocols and Snorkel. Edgy Protocols is a lesson framework for learning that can be combined with Snorkel to make students' thinking more visible. They introduced protocols such as Cyber Sandwich and Lateral Reading, emphasizing that these can enhance students' critical thinking and text analysis skills. Snorkel Utilization in Various Subjects ELA(English Language Arts) Amanda Fox introduced the SAIL approach to using Snorkel in ELA classes. This method involves selecting, adjusting, innovating, and leveraging existing lessons. This allows for a variety of language arts activities to be integrated into Snorkel, such as analyzing poetry, understanding metaphors, and understanding authorial intent. Math Emily Castano presented a way to utilize Snorkel in her mathematics classroom. The key is to overcome the limitations of the traditional classroom method and provide opportunities to hear the thoughts of all students. She emphasized that it can be combined with the station rotation model in a blended learning environment to provide individualized feedback. She also suggested that Snorkel can be combined with the "Building Thinking Classrooms in Mathematics" approach to develop students' mathematical thinking more deeply. Science Farmer Fobs introduced the use of Snorkel in science classes. He emphasized that Snorkel is effective in increasing student participation and motivation, promoting deep understanding, and developing critical thinking skills. He said that Snorkel is particularly useful in activities such as explaining the state of matter or creating and explaining scientific diagrams. He also explained that the Snorkel Coach function enables interactive learning with AI, providing a richer learning experience. World Languages Bla presented a variety of ways to use Snorkel in world language learning. It can support language learning at various levels, from beginner to advanced, and especially emphasizes the cultural context and pronunciation and fluency practice. He explained that students can systematically improve their language skills by using different approaches at different levels. Social Studies Chrisy Cloud introduced ways to use Snorkel in social studies. He explained how to modify and reuse existing activities in the Snorkel library, and how to create new activities. He emphasized that Snorkel can be used effectively in activities such as analyzing historical events, learning geography, and understanding types of government. He also provided useful tips on setting up AI feedback. Innovative Use Cases The 'Innovation Slam' session featured a variety of educators sharing their creative uses of Snorkel. Kim shared her idea of combining Edgy Protocols with Snorkel, Andrew Davies shared his idea of using Snorkel in elementary schools, Eric Curts shared his idea of using Snorkel to assess reading fluency, Lisa Black described her experience with Snorkel from a student perspective, and Stephen suggested using Snorkel as a self-reflection and behavior monitoring tool. Snorkel Introduction and Lighthouse Leaders Program The final part of the event covered how individual teachers can create and use Snorkel accounts, and introduced the 'Lighthouse Leaders' pilot program to introduce Snorkel at the school or district level. The program provides teacher training and support resources, and ongoing collaboration with the Snorkel team to support effective use of the platform. In particular, the Snorkel team has demonstrated a strong commitment to security and privacy. They emphasized that the platform is COPPA and FERPA compliant and is iKeepSafe certified, which gives educational institutions the confidence to deploy Snorkel.