Graphite.org and Brilliant Features

The session introduces Brilliant, a math and science website for advanced users, hosted by Common Sense Media with guest Emily Palonsky. Emily shares her background and how technology is driven by students. She reviews Brilliant, highlighting its Facebook-like interface, user-generated problems, and suitability for advanced students, especially those in competitions. The platform lacks a teacher dashboard but offers engagement through community problem-solving. Emily rates it highly for pedagogy and support, recommending it for advanced learners. The session concludes with recommendations and an invitation to explore more resources on Graphite.

Who is the guest host introduced in the session?

• Michael Smith

• Sarah Connor

• John Doe

• Emily Palonsky

What is the primary focus of the Brilliant website?

• History and Geography

• Art and Music

• Math and Science

• Literature and Language

How does Brilliant engage students in problem-solving?

• By offering one-on-one tutoring

• By allowing students to create and solve problems

• Through interactive games

• By providing video tutorials

What is a unique feature of Brilliant's community engagement?

• Students can earn badges

• Students can debate and discuss solutions

• Students receive direct feedback from teachers

• Students can watch live lectures

What score did Emily give to Brilliant for pedagogy?

• Five

• Four

• Two

• Three

What is one limitation of Brilliant mentioned in the review?

• High subscription cost

• Lack of a teacher dashboard

• No mobile app

• Limited language support

How can teachers track student progress on Brilliant?

• Using a built-in analytics tool

• By direct messaging students

• By adding hashtags and creating links

• Through weekly reports

What is the purpose of Graphite.org as mentioned in the conclusion?

• To sell educational software

• To provide a platform for teacher reviews of tech tools

• To host online classes

• To offer free textbooks

What new feature was recently launched on Graphite.org?

• Common Core Explorer

• Interactive Whiteboard

• Virtual Reality Classroom

• AI Tutor

What is encouraged for teachers to do on Graphite.org?

• Purchase premium memberships

• Share their classroom experiences

• Download lesson plans

• Attend weekly webinars