Campfire Session — Exam Review

Benefits of Flint for Exam Review • 05:35

• The benefits of using Flint for exam review are highlighted. Teachers report improved student performance during exam periods.

• A testimonial from a physics teacher is shared. The teacher observed higher student performance using Flint's structured help.

• Dynamic AI responses to student inquiries are discussed. Teachers incorporate personalized explanations to aid student understanding.

Setting Up Review Activities • 08:35

• Simple review activities in Flint are introduced. A quiz and problem-solving activity are highlighted as options.

• The quiz option is explained in detail. Various content types can be uploaded for student assessment.

• The problem-solving practice option is described. Customization options for different subjects are emphasized.

• A question is raised about course codes. The response emphasizes uploading custom study guides for better results.

• A concern is expressed regarding automatic graph generation in geometry activities. Suggestions are provided for customizing activity settings to achieve this.

Creating Custom Review Activities • 19:13

• A demonstration of creating custom activities is provided. Specific objectives for a history class are discussed.

• The importance of context in prompts for AI is emphasized. A suggestion to check for understanding during activities is made.

• The preview feature is demonstrated for teachers. Customization options are highlighted for better activity alignment.

• Multiple choice questions are created to mimic AP exam formats. Teachers are encouraged to revise activities for better alignment.

• Guidelines for uploading content for review activities are provided. A recommendation of around 200 pages of content per activity is suggested.

• The AI can read flat text in PDFs. Image recognition is utilized for text extraction.

Student-led Review • 33:34

• Students can create their own review activities. A template for a personal study companion is introduced.

• Students can upload content for review. The AI will assist in generating questions based on uploaded material.

• A method for generating PDF reports is demonstrated. The PDF includes session analytics and highlights strengths and areas for improvement.

• Teachers are shown how students can create follow-up activities based on their review sessions. The AI suggests specific areas for improvement to enhance learning.

Shareout Between Attendees • 41:38

• Rob Roffe shares insights on using Flint in programming classes. He emphasizes the importance of fine-tuning prompts for better student outcomes.

• Rob Roffe discusses the timeline for technology adoption. It is noted that it typically takes three to five years for institutions to fully utilize new technology.

• James Bender shares a four-pronged strategy for teacher engagement. This strategy includes training students to use the platform to encourage teacher adoption.

• Kristy Faggion questions the benefits of using Flint solely for generating reviews. The discussion centers on whether teacher use of Flint without student interaction is still valuable.

• Flint's upcoming campfire session is announced. The session will focus on driving platform adoption among teachers.

• A discussion about future campfire sessions is held. Sessions will occur weekly throughout the school year.

• Participants inquire about accessing the training materials. A link to the presentation and recording is confirmed.