Today, we’re announcing the first major software release for Mirror, designed to help educators launch automated student reflections in thirty seconds or less. Powered by feedback from early users, …
Transforming what is possible with reflection using AI
“Reflection is powerful” is a truism in education. We want all students to learn how to effectively present evidence of their thinking, set goals that motivate them, and develop the self-awareness …
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What is Mirror by Swivl?
With just a few minutes of setup, teachers gain valuable reflective insights. Like most teachers, when I was in the classroom, I recognized the value of reflection and the impact it could have on …
How an Elementary School District Uses Swivl Robot+Teams to Keep Students Connected and Engaged
This blog is focused on the use of Swivl Teams. Teams is now Reflectivity – learn why we changed our name → We love seeing how our Swivl Community keeps connections and relationships at the …
Making the Transition Back to School
It’s a question everyone in education is asking: What will next school year look like? While the answer will vary across schools and districts, we know for certain we will not be going back to normal. …
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How Fairmont’s Swivl Setup Gives Teachers and Students More Freedom in Hybrid Classrooms
Throughout 2020, teachers began to adapt their teaching styles to remote or hybrid learning. Instructional strategies went into the experimentation phase, while teachers supported students’ academic …
Why Hybrid is Likely in Your School’s Path to Safety
At the time of writing this, the FDA has approved the Pfizer vaccine for people 16 and over, and doses for the highest priority groups have been dispatched to states. This comes at a time when cities …
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Support Teachers Using Swivl for Hybrid Learning with These 3 Daily Procedures
Fairmont Schools Director DJ Clovis shares the standard operating procedures he developed to help over 100 teachers in his school network use Swivl every day for hybrid learning. After investing …
How Fairmont Schools Creates an Equitable Hybrid Learning Environment Through a Swivl-powered Setup
By using a Swivl as the center-piece of their hybrid classroom set-up, Fairmont Schools gives their students an experience that better mimics a traditional classroom, and connects them to their …
The Future of Teacher Prep in Covid-19
Covid-19’s impact on K12 schools is well known but now we direct our attention to this year’s student teachers, both those still entrenched in their programs and those now ready to enter the classroom …
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