In today’s AI-driven world, it’s easy to fall into the trap of letting technology do our thinking for us. But at MirrorTalk, we believe in a different approach: using technology to help you think better, not to think for you.
The challenge of reflection
Reflection is hard. It requires us to pause, look inward, and critically examine our thoughts and actions. For many students, this process can feel daunting or even frustrating. But here’s the truth: if reflection feels challenging, you’re doing it right.
Scaffolding the journey
MirrorTalk is designed to scaffold the reflection process, making it more approachable and rewarding for students. We’ve created a three-stage approach to help educators guide their students through the productive struggle of self-reflection:
1 – Encouragement first:
Begin with a Session group, where students receive immediate feedback focused on praise and small prompts to improve their thinking.
2 – Share the Lesson:
Progress to a Limited Dashboard group, introducing students to their personalized “Lesson” – a key insight they might be overlooking – along with their Understanding score.
3 – Dig into all insights:
Finally, expand to the Full Dashboard, where students gain access to a wealth of insights to help them manage mindsets, refine communication, and more.
Embracing the struggle
Remember, the goal isn’t to make reflection effortless – it’s to make it meaningful. When students grapple with their thoughts and ideas, they’re exercising the most powerful tool they have: their own minds.
By using MirrorTalk’s scaffolded approach, you’re not just helping students reflect; you’re teaching them to embrace the productive struggle that leads to genuine growth and learning. We’re empowering you to take your role as a reflective educator and help your students cultivate this essential lifelong skill for themselves.
Here’s how you can maximize its impact:
- Use the scaffolded approach to gradually deepen students’ reflective abilities.
- Incorporate MirrorTalk insights into your feedback and assessment processes.
- Encourage peer discussions about reflection strategies and insights gained.
A tool for thinking, not a replacement for thought
Unlike AI systems offering instant answers, MirrorTalk is a personalized thinking tool that creates conditions for effective self-reflection. As educators, your role is to help students value this approach. By guiding them through reflection, you’re cultivating a mindset that extends beyond the classroom. In a world where technology will never stop evolving, MirrorTalk helps students develop their most timeless asset: the capacity for thoughtful reflection and critical thinking.
Take scaffolding to the next level with MirrorTalk + M2
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