For decades, educators have been encouraged to frequently check for student understanding—a practice proven to enhance learning. However, implementing this effectively has often been time-consuming, inconsistent, and difficult to scale. In this session, participants will explore how AI-powered tools, particularly Class Companion, can revolutionize formative assessment in all ssubjects by addressing key challenges such as time constraints, delayed feedback, scalability, and assessment integrity. While 20–30 AI platforms will be introduced, the focus will be on demonstrating Class Companion live, showcasing its ability to: ✅ Instantly generate high-quality formative assessments (MCQs, SAQs, and LEQs). ✅ Provide real-time scoring and personalized feedback, ensuring immediate student engagement. ✅ Offer instant data insights, allowing educators to identify gaps and adjust instruction effectively. ✅ Support differentiation and equity, including features designed for ELLs and students with disabilities. Attendees will experience Class Companion in action, seeing firsthand how it can be used to check for student understanding after they have watched an explainer video produced by any of the follwoing: iCivics, Annenberg Classroom, Crash Course, PBS Learning videos, Khan Academy, National Science Foundation, NASA, or other subject-specific sources in math, science, English, business, and other disciplines. Additionally, participants will create their own AI-powered formative assessments using a platform of their choosing. By the end of the session, participants will: ✅ Understand how various AI-driven platforms, Class Companion, in particular, can enhance formative assessment and reduce workload. ✅ Gain hands-on experience using AI-driven assessment tools in real time. ✅ Walk away with practical AI strategies they can implement immediately in their classrooms.
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