AI Tools for Education: Snorkel

Eric introduces Snorkel, an AI tool for education that allows students to record their reasoning and receive instant feedback. Teachers can set up assignments with prompts and rubrics, and the AI provides guided grading. Snorkel helps assess student understanding and addresses academic integrity concerns. The video demonstrates how students interact with Snorkel, receive feedback, and how errors are handled. Snorkel is in early access and free to try, with potential for broader use in education.

What is the primary function of Snorkel in education?

• To create digital whiteboards for students

• To provide AI-powered feedback on student reasoning

• To replace teachers in grading

• To automate lesson planning

How does Snorkel help address academic integrity concerns?

• By using plagiarism detection software

• By requiring students to use their own words in explanations

• By monitoring student internet activity

• By limiting access to external resources

What can teachers set up to guide AI feedback in Snorkel?

• A grading rubric or exemplar answer

• A video tutorial

• A list of keywords

• A set of multiple-choice questions

What options do teachers have for AI feedback approval in Snorkel?

• Peer-reviewed approval

• Teacher-approved or auto-approved

• No approval needed

• Manual approval only

In the student demonstration, what is the first step in solving the rectangular frame problem?

• Labeling the width

• Dividing the length by two

• Drawing a rectangle

• Calculating the perimeter

What does Snorkel convert student speech into for grading purposes?

• Text transcripts

• Mathematical equations

• Audio files

• Video recordings

How does Snorkel grade student explanations?

• By checking for correct spelling

• By timing the response

• By evaluating the depth of explanation

• By comparing to a standard answer

What happens if a student provides the correct answer but a poor explanation?

• They are asked to redo the task

• They receive a low explanation score

• They receive full marks

• They are given a warning

What is the current status of Snorkel in terms of availability?

• It is only available to select schools

• It is in the Early Access phase and free

• It is available for purchase

• It is in the beta testing phase

What is Snorkel looking for in terms of future development?

• Feedback from students

• Schools to pilot the tool on a broader level

• More AI tools integration

• Partnerships with tech companies