Mirror is an AI-powered device that prioritizes reflection, captures video evidence, and manages small groups. Its integrated MirrorTalk software automates reflection with customized prompts. Durable, mobile, and uniquely sized, Mirror serves as a versatile assistant in various educational spaces.
Reflection kiosk
Mirror prioritizes and measures metacognitive skill development. Its presence constantly reminds users to reflect, offering immediate, personalized feedback for growth as learning happens. Educators gain key insights into participants’ thinking, including understanding, mindset, and challenge level, and actionable feedback to help their participants improve.
Video capture tool
Mirror is more than your average video recording tool. We leveraged our 12-year expertise in video observation by working with Swivl Robot users around the world to give teachers the best experience when recording themselves for observation and coaching. It features a 180° camera with automated tracking, high-quality audio, and follows up each recording experience with a reflection to capture the teacher’s experience, while its still fresh on their minds.
Small group leader
Mirror is a multi-modal small group leader for classrooms, featuring built-in tools like Recharge, Whiteboard, Links, Timer, Recording Polls, and step-by-step directions to keep students focused. Teachers simply set up Mirror at a designated station and load an activity from the Library or create their own based on their lesson plan. After each activity, students reflect on their learning and receive instant feedback.
In this article, hear from real Mirror users about the unique ways they are making the most of this handy assistant!
Student projects and presentations
Mirror enhances projects and presentations by fostering peer collaboration without classroom chaos. Its built-in Workspace tools keep small groups focused, allowing teachers to assist students who need extra help. After completion, Mirror prompts student reflection, provides instant feedback, and gives teachers automatic insights into the learning experience.
Hear from several different teachers on how they have transformed their classrooms into project-based learning centers with Mirror:
Mirror is the ultimate blended learning tool. In the pre-reflection workspace, we can set up a variety of tools to assess the students’ actual math skills and their post-workspace reflection deepens our understanding of how their experience went and what challenges they faced.
Brittany Carpenter | Technology Instructor and RESA Coordinator
With Mirror’s Workspaces, science teachers don’t have to keep repeating the same safety procedures and instructions for a lab, they are just built into every activity automatically. This kind of autonomous guidance truly helps teachers meet students where they are with minimal lift on their part.
Phyllis Balcerzak, Ph.D. | Associate Professor, University of Missouri – St. Louis, MO
We love how Mirror offers the students many opportunities to practice. Even if a student doesn’t feel like their initial presentation went well or they didn’t master a concept, we can just structure a workspace to include a quick resource, like a video, to watch before they practice it again. And during the reflection, they still get a separate opportunity to explain what they really know about the concept.
Annette Lang | Instructional Coach, Bio-Med Science Academy Stem School, OH
Multi-modal learning for ELLs
Mirror assists teachers in balancing ELL and native English speaker needs. It allows ELLs to access content in their native language and reflect independently, while providing teachers feedback in English. Tools like whiteboard, timers, and group reflection foster digital collaboration, peer modeling, and language practice for all students.
To have a tool like Mirror which allows them to reflect on what they’re learning in Spanish first and receive feedback that they can understand is a huge confidence boost that just gets them speaking in the first place and then they can begin to grow and develop their English skills from there.
Harley DeKeyzer | Librarian/Technology Coordinator, Albany Middle School, Livingston Parish, LA
PBIS that really supports
Transform tense moments into opportunities for growth with Mirror. This powerful tool outside counselors’ or administrators’ offices works wonders for dysregulated students. It guides them through calming exercises and self-reflection, empowering them to process their emotions at their own pace and verbally reflect on their their experiences more productively. Watch as students shift from stressed to serene, ready to engage in constructive conversations. Mirror isn’t just a device – it’s a game-changer for student well-being and conflict resolution.
Mirror’s reflection questions are next level! For new teachers who are craving constant feedback, all coaches need to do is state an objective, AI generates targeted questions, and based on the teachers’ responses, gives them instant feedback on what they need to improve.
Jacque Toliver | New Teacher Instructional Coach Coordinator, Lafayette Parish School System, LA
Amplify your instructional coaching
Unleash the power of Mirror – an instructional coach’s ultimate ally! This game-changing tool supercharges teacher development, from pre-observation prep to post-lesson reflection. Watch as Mirror captures every teachable moment with crystal-clear audio and smart tracking. The magic happens when teachers reflect immediately, gaining instant clarity and feedback. Coaches, get ready to dive into rich, targeted discussions armed with Mirror’s invaluable insights on teacher mindset, tone, and cognitive bias, to name a few we generate. It’s not just observation; it’s transformation in action.
Mirror is perfect after PLCs, allowing participants to provide feedback anonymously and helping us set support cycles based on their reflections. From a specialist perspective, it offers valuable data to guide future PL sessions, helping determine follow-ups or additional courses needed.
Amarius Reed | Elementary Math Coordinator, Atlanta Public Schools, GA
Actually measure PD’s impact
Empower everyone with Mirror! Watch as it transforms post-PD moments into goldmines of insight. Teachers pour out their thoughts at the door, while facilitators instantly gauge their impact. It’s a win-win: educators feel valued, and PD becomes razor-sharp. With Mirror, every reflection sparks growth, turning feedback into fuel for educational excellence. Get ready to revolutionize professional development – one Mirror at a time.
Mirror is such a great addition to our calming corner spaces because it walks the student through how to practice a calming exercise and also lets them find the words to identify what they’re feeling before we have them talk to a counselor.
Tracy Venia | Kindergarten Teacher, Starr Elementary School, Oregon City School District, OH
Involve the whole community
Unleash Mirror’s magic at your next school event! From art shows to open houses, Mirror captures honest feedback from parents and community members in a private, judgment-free zone and turns them into active participants. Watch as stakeholders dive deep into school initiatives, sharing thoughts that truly matter. Get ready for a avalanche of insights that’ll supercharge your community relationships. With Mirror, every event becomes a launchpad for meaningful connection and school improvement. Don’t just host events – ignite engagement!
The problem with feedback tools we’ve used in the past is that there is no accountability for the parent (usually a form we send digitally afterward) and then it takes a while for us to sift through the data and publish what we find. Mirror is quick, painless, and enjoyable for parents and lets us instantly collect and disseminate the data we gather.
James Wilborn | Elementary Educational Technology Specialist, Atlanta Public Schools, GA
Mirror is the unique assistant that prioritizes reflection for everyone, captures the best video data for observation, and coaching, and turns small group station dreams into reality. With all these ways (and more!) it could support your school, isn’t it time to let Mirror do the heavy lifting?
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