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AI Tutor: Teacher Training Guide

Overview​

The AI Tutor is a student-facing tool that provides on-demand, self-directed learning support. It helps students engage with homework, test preparation, and project-based learning while operating under teacher supervision. The AI Tutor never replaces the teacher—it serves as a safe, guided supplement.

Key Features​

  • Learning Modes

    • Homework assistance
    • Test preparation support
    • Project-based learning guidance
    • Essay feedback
    • Interview role play

  • Safeguards

    • Does not reveal answers or write essays for students
    • Saves chat history for accountability
    • Allows teachers/educators to join conversations if enabled
    • Includes distress detection for student well-being

Example Student Prompts​

  • “What does ‘permanently’ mean in this story?”
  • “Can you explain this paragraph in simpler terms?”
  • “Help me write a topic sentence about character development.”
  • “What background knowledge do I need to understand this poem?”

Student Learning Process​

  1. Identify what you do not understand
  2. Ask AI for clarification or support
  3. Apply the AI’s guidance to your work
  4. Share your learning with classmates or teacher

Teacher Benefits​

  • Encourages student independence and self-advocacy
  • Provides students with personalized, real-time feedback
  • Strengthens critical thinking without giving away answers
  • Offers teachers visibility into student progress through saved conversations

Training Activity​

  • Mild: Tour the demo classroom and test simple student prompts
  • Medium: Set up a practice classroom and allow students to try AI tutoring under supervision
  • Spicy: Facilitate a reflection activity where students share how AI tutoring clarified their learning

Takeaway​

The AI Tutor is a tool to promote independent learning and self-advocacy in students, while ensuring teachers retain oversight and guide responsible AI use.