If you haven’t logged into SchoolAI lately, you’ll notice several updates. The navigation has moved to the left side. They also have a few different options for creating your own, student-facing space. You can enter in required fields or chat with Dot to talk through all the details and parameters you want to create for students. Those option are detailed on slide 4 of the deck below.
SchoolAI has also added PowerUps such as a document generator, doodleboard, flashcards, and a graphing calculator you can incorporate into the student spaces so they can demonstrate their knowledge beyond text. You will be able to monitor their creations in Mission Control.
Find more details and ideas for use below.
Copy of April Classroom Collaborative Slides Template by Kaelyn Bullock
Bring the Magic of SchoolAI Directly into Canvas
As educators, we’re always looking for ways to streamline our “digital stack.” Every extra tab a student has to open is a potential distraction, and every extra login is a technical hurdle.
That’s why the ability to embed SchoolAI Spaces directly into your Canvas courses is such a game-changer. Instead of sending students to an external site with a room code, you can bring the AI experience to the place they already spend their day.
Why Embed SchoolAI in Canvas?
- Seamless Navigation: Reduce “tab fatigue.” Students engage with the AI tutor, historical figure, or writing coach without ever leaving the Canvas environment.
- Instant Teacher Insights: You can view Mission Control directly within the Canvas frame. Monitor student progress, see real-time transcripts, and pivot your instruction without switching tabs.
- Automatic Authentication: This is the big one. Students don’t need to manually enter their names. SchoolAI automatically pulls their names from their Canvas profiles, ensuring your data is accurate and students get to work faster.
Directions
Here’s an interactive tutorial
If you aren’t using a newer, enhanced space, a few screens may look a little different. You can see those here.
⚠️ Pro-Tip: Check Your Gradebook Settings
Because SchoolAI is added as an External Tool Assignment, Canvas automatically creates a column for it in your Gradebook.
If you are using the Space as a formative practice tool or a “Safe Space” for exploration and don’t want it to impact a student’s grade, make sure to:
- Change the Points to
0. - Check the box that says “Do not count this assignment towards the final grade.”
This allows students to explore and learn with the AI without the pressure of a score, while still giving you full visibility into their progress through Mission Control.
