This session explored how Flint supports authentic speaking, listening, and writing practice across world languages—while keeping teachers in control. We opened with a quick look at the “Alpha School” model and its critiques (metric-driven stress, uneven support for students who need more scaffolding), underscoring why teacher relationships and thoughtful AI integration still matter.

From there, Lulu demonstrated how Flint differentiates by role: teachers get a true assistant for planning and translations, while students are guided toward learning (structure, vocab, explanations) instead of getting direct answers. Attendees saw how to build speaking-only activities, set CEFR levels, attach custom materials, and preview/simulate sessions. We also covered recent upgrades—Needs-Attention highlights, group learning goals/background, saved builder chats, memory, and Drive integrations—to streamline classroom workflows and interventions.

Two French teachers from The Harker School shared practical use cases:

• Personalized test corrections powered by teacher comments copied into Flint, which then delivers tiered remediation exercises (“Petit Prof”).

• AP practice & image-based prompts to reinforce vocabulary and prepositions—plus a memorable spelling mix-up that sparked durable learning.

Key takeaways

• Teacher & student experiences are purpose-built. Teachers can plan quickly; students practice authentically with appropriate guardrails.

• Activities in minutes. Start in chat to brainstorm (e.g., picture prompts by CEFR level), then convert to an activity with greetings, roles, rubrics, and interaction modes (e.g., speaking-only).

• Actionable oversight. Needs-Attention flags struggling or disengaged learners; session pages include auto-transcribed audio, AI feedback, and space for teacher comments.

• Reusable templates & inspiration. Duplicate and adapt world-language activities from the public Flint Library.

• What’s new. Stronger base model, memory, group context, Drive integrations, and saved builder chats for shareable, repeatable setups.

Common Q&A

• LMS grade passback: Not yet, but a priority.

• Long-term growth evidence: Use recurring activities with checkpoints (chat lengths are finite).

• Audio & vocab: Flint can pronounce terms; direct audio downloads and timed pauses aren’t available yet (feature request noted).

• Level/voice control: Set grade/CEFR, response concision, register (tu/vous), and language mix; verify in manual settings if behavior drifts.

• IB support: IBPYP/MYP/DP terminology is understood.

Next steps & resources

• Join office hours (Tues/Wed) for hands-on help.

• Browse the Flint Library for world-language exemplars and duplicate what works.

• Continue the conversation and share ideas in the Flint Community.

• Watch the Lower School session and Flint How-To playlist for quick feature walkthroughs.

• Session recording and slides will be emailed to all registrants.

Slides from the presentation can be found here.

Got more questions, comments, or feedback for this topic? Feel free to raise them within the Flint Community.