Ep. 228 | Immediate Student Feedback Using AI: A Deep Dive Into Snorkl With Jon Laven and Jeff Plourd

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This episode is brought to you by Snorkl.

As educators, we want students to express and explain their thinking. We want to hear their thoughts on a science question, a story, or a math problem. But listening to each student one-on-one is nearly impossible.

Snorkl lets students record their thinking with a virtual whiteboard and uses AI for immediate, personalized feedback. This works for any question at any grade level. Teachers get an immediate summary of student progress. Check out Snorkl.app for an incredible deal for schools to pilot it this year.

In this episode I chat with the founders of Snorkl, Jon Laven and Jeff Plourd. They explain how Snorkl came to be, the void they were trying to fill, the hurdles that came along with that journey, and the feedback they received from their early adopters. These two educators had their heart in the right place when developing their brainchild and did it for all of the right reasons. And if you’re wondering what’s on the horizon for Snorkl, they give us a little insight on their top secret update they’re working on. Give this episode a listen because you won’t be disappointed. And when you’re finished listening to it, try Snorkl out for yourself with your students. It’s an incredible tool that will change the way you look at feedback. Buen provecho!

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About Jon Laven

Jon is a math teacher and instructional coach based in Minneapolis, Minnesota, with over ten years of experience in the classroom. He has dedicated his career to supporting students and teachers in achieving those 'a-ha' learning moments. As the co-founder of Snorkl, Jon is passionate about helping educators leverage student thinking for deeper learning. When he's not working on Snorkl, Jon enjoys spending time outdoors camping, hiking, and water-skiing.

About Jeff Plourd

Jeff started career as a 5th-grade teacher. He’s spent the last 10 years building tools for teachers and students as a software engineer.

Connect With Snorkl

• Snorkl Website: https://www.snorkl.app
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• Snorkl On Instagram: https://instagram.com/SnorklApp
• Snorkl Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/share/g/cvFLuhm8VvBHiKH3/
• Snorkl Superstar Application: https://forms.reform.app/yw1eq0/snorkl-superstar-application/tkhlMy

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