Campfire Session — Flint V5 Product Updates + Q&A

Recap, teacher examples, and Q&A about the updates involved with Flint V5 launch on January 2025.

Sohan Choudhury, Co-founder & CEO of Flint | LinkedIn

Video Summary

During this session, Flint CEO Sohan Choudhury presented product updates from the January 2025 launch of Flint V5. Individual teachers also shared how they had been using the features and questions from the audience were taken. This session covered:

Whiteboard attachment in Flint conversations
Chat-based activity builder
Workspace and group chat-based analytics

Slides from the presentation can be found here.

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Chapters

Introduction to Flint V5 Update • 00:00

An overview of Flint V5 is provided. The update includes a whiteboard feature and improved analytics.
Where to read about monthly updates to Flint is shared.

New whiteboard feature • 02:27

The motivation for adding the whiteboard is explained. The goal is to make student thinking more visible during activities
The equation editor is discussed as a tool. Its limitations for certain devices are highlighted.
A new whiteboard feature is introduced for students. This allows for drawing and inputting text during assignments.
The interaction capabilities with the whiteboard are explained. Students can visualize problems and receive feedback from the AI.

Demo and examples of the whiteboard • 04:21

A demonstration of the AI's capabilities is provided. The AI assists students in solving math problems step-by-step and drawing a Punnett square and offers feedback on their work.
Sohan demonstrates how you can see versions of a student's work within the whiteboard and notate on top of visualizations.

Teacher example of whiteboard use • 11:13

Bob Petitto shares his experiences using the whiteboard feature. He highlights how the AI creates math questions based on uploaded worksheets.
Various examples of whiteboarding activities are showcased. The integration of AI in math and language learning is highlighted.
An alternative assessment creation process is demonstrated. The ability to upload assessments and generate new questions is emphasized.
Bob utilized Flint to create assessments easily. The process involved only taking screenshots and prompting the platform.

New Simulated Preview Interface • 19:03

Someone asked a question about how to preview an activity automatically. Sohan proceeds to demonstrate it in the new activity builder.

New Activity Builder • 20:43

The goal is to reduce prompt engineering for users.
Examples of common customization questions are shared. Teachers often inquire about specific functionalities for Flint.
A demonstration of creating an interactive quiz is provided. The process includes uploading materials and setting grade levels.
Examples for various subjects are shared and questions from attendees are answered.

Introduction of Chat Analytics Feature • 43:56

A new chat analytics feature is introduced. This feature allows administrators to analyze data effectively.
AI is utilized to summarize student performance data. Administrators can ask questions about usage and performance.
The feature is available for both administrators and individual classes. Teachers can gain insights into student performance over time.